Kalani High School vs Waialae Elementary - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalani High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Kalani High School Honolulu, Hawaii | Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 41 | #56 of 182 |
| National rank | #3211 of 16,910 | #12631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,455 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalani High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 68.2).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Kalani High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Kalani High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 25.3%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.1).
- •Kalani High School is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 495.
- •Kalani High School is a public school while Waialae Elementary - PCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kalani High School better than Waialae Elementary - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Kalani High School ranks higher (70.4 vs 68.2 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 Kalani High School and Waialae Elementary - PCS?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalani High School: 1,455. Waialae Elementary - PCS: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalani High School and Waialae Elementary - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Kalani High School is 2nd of 41 and Waialae Elementary - PCS is 56th of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).