Kaimuki High School vs Waialua High & Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaimuki High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students
Waialua High & Intermediate School
Waialua · Public high · Grades 7–12
574 students
| Measure | Kaimuki High School Honolulu, Hawaii | Waialua High & Intermediate School Waialua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 41 | #13 of 41 |
| National rank | #11402 of 16,910 | #6943 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 520 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| city | Honolulu | Waialua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waialua High & Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 38.2).
- •Waialua High & Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Waialua High & Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Waialua High & Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 62.5%).
- •Kaimuki High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Waialua High & Intermediate School is the larger school with 574 students compared with 520.
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 Kaimuki High School better than Waialua High & Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Waialua High & Intermediate School ranks higher (55.4 vs 38.2 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 Kaimuki High School and Waialua High & Intermediate School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Waialua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaimuki High School: 520. Waialua High & Intermediate School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaimuki High School and Waialua High & Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Kaimuki High School is 31st of 41 and Waialua High & Intermediate School is 13th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).