Kealakehe High School vs West Hawaii Explorations Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Hawaii, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kealakehe High School
Kailua-Kona · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Kailua-Kona · Charter high · Grades 6–12
286 students
| Measure | Kealakehe High School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | West Hawaii Explorations Academy Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 41 | #9 of 41 |
| National rank | #10365 of 16,910 | #5639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,401 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,401 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hawaii Explorations Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 42.4).
- •West Hawaii Explorations Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •West Hawaii Explorations Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •West Hawaii Explorations Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 51.1%).
- •Kealakehe High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Kealakehe High School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 286.
- •Kealakehe High School is a public school while West Hawaii Explorations Academy 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 Kealakehe High School better than West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Hawaii Explorations Academy ranks higher (60.7 vs 42.4 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 Kealakehe High School and West Hawaii Explorations Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Kailua-Kona and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kealakehe High School: 1,401. West Hawaii Explorations Academy: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kealakehe High School and West Hawaii Explorations Academy rank in Hawaii?
Kealakehe High School is 30th of 41 and West Hawaii Explorations Academy is 9th of 41 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).