Hilo High School

1,170 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hilo High School, located at 556 Waianuenue Ave in Hilo, Hawai?i, is a prominent public secondary school with a deep-rooted history in the local community. As one of the oldest schools on the Big Island, it serves as a central pillar for the Hilo region, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular programs. The school is known for its "Viking" pride and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through various pathways, including college preparatory courses, career and technical education, and athletics.

The school’s campus reflects the unique cultural landscape of East Hawai?i, emphasizing community values and the inclusion of Hawaiian culture and traditions. By fostering an environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth, Hilo High plays a critical role in shaping the youth of the region. Through its diverse student body and long-standing traditions, the school continues to act as a vital educational hub, dedicated to supporting students as they navigate their high school years and transition into their future endeavors.

1,170

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	262
Black	4
Asian	148
Two or More	223
Pacific Islander	448

Pacific Islander
448 (38.3%)
Hispanic
262 (22.4%)
Two or More
223 (19.1%)
Asian
148 (12.6%)
White
85 (7.3%)
Black
4 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)974-4021
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	509
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 336

Grade 10 219

Grade 11 336

Grade 12 270

Ungraded 9