Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center vs Waimea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center
Kekaha · Charter other · Grades PK–12
43 students
Waimea High School
Waimea · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students
| Measure | Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center Kekaha, Hawaii | Waimea High School Waimea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #32 of 41 |
| National rank | – | #11539 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 43 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 43 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Kekaha | Waimea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waimea High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Waimea High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Waimea High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 65.1%).
- •Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.8).
- •Waimea High School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 43.
- •Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is a charter school while Waimea High School is a public 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 Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center better than Waimea High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center and Waimea High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Kekaha and Waimea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center: 43. Waimea High School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center and Waimea High School rank in Hawaii?
Ke Kula Niihau o Kekaha Learning Center is unranked and Waimea High School is 32nd of 41 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).