Kailua High School vs Kalaheo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kailua High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
795 students
Kalaheo High School
Kailua · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Kailua High School Kailua, Hawaii | Kalaheo High School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 41 | #3 of 41 |
| National rank | #8185 of 16,910 | #3869 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalaheo High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 50.8).
- •Kalaheo High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Kalaheo High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Kalaheo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 47.9%).
- •Kailua High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.1).
- •Kalaheo High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 795.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kailua High School better than Kalaheo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalaheo High School ranks higher (67.8 vs 50.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kailua High School and Kalaheo High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kailua High School: 795. Kalaheo High School: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kailua High School and Kalaheo High School rank in Hawaii?
Kailua High School is 19th of 41 and Kalaheo High School is 3rd of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).