Maui High School vs Maui Waena Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maui High School
Kahului · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,725 students
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Kahului · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,015 students
| Measure | Maui High School Kahului, Hawaii | Maui Waena Intermediate School Kahului, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 41 | #22 of 42 |
| National rank | #7452 of 16,910 | #7754 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,725 | 1,015 |
| Enrollment | 1,725 | 1,015 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Kahului | Kahului |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maui High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 49.5).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Maui High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Maui High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 48.7%).
- •Maui Waena Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.9).
- •Maui High School is the larger school with 1,725 students compared with 1,015.
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 Maui High School better than Maui Waena Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Maui High School ranks higher (53.5 vs 49.5 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 Maui High School and Maui Waena Intermediate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kahului and Kahului in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maui High School: 1,725. Maui Waena Intermediate School: 1,015. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maui High School and Maui Waena Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Maui High School is 17th of 41 and Maui Waena Intermediate School is 22nd of 42 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).