Honokaa High & Intermediate School

Hawaii Department of Education
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
695 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Honokaa High & Intermediate School, located in the historic town of Honokaa on the Big Island of Hawaii, serves as a central educational pillar for the Hamakua Coast community. As a combined middle and high school, it offers a continuous academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12. The school is deeply rooted in the local culture, often emphasizing the values of the rural community while preparing students for diverse post-secondary paths, including college and vocational training.

The campus is known for its strong sense of community pride and its connection to the unique traditions of the Big Island. Students at Honokaa benefit from a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, such as athletics and cultural programs. By fostering a supportive and close-knit environment, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute to their local community and beyond, maintaining a legacy that balances modern educational standards with Hawaii’s rich heritage.
695
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    218 (31.4%)
  • Hispanic
    145 (20.9%)
  • Two or More
    142 (20.4%)
  • Asian
    137 (19.7%)
  • White
    52 (7.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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)775-8800
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 299
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 69

* 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 7 53
Grade 8 68
Grade 9 159
Grade 10 140
Grade 11 149
Grade 12 125
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio