Moanalua High School

1,966 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Moanalua High School, located in the Salt Lake neighborhood of Honolulu, is widely regarded as one of Hawaii’s premier public secondary institutions. Known for its rigorous academic programs and strong emphasis on college readiness, the school serves a diverse student body and maintains a reputation for excellence in both scholarly pursuits and extracurricular engagement. Its campus is frequently recognized for its well-maintained facilities and its role as a central pillar within the surrounding community.

Beyond the classroom, Moanalua High School is perhaps most famous for its world-class performing arts programs, particularly its award-winning band and orchestra departments, which have garnered both national and international acclaim. The school also maintains a highly competitive athletic program and a variety of student organizations that foster leadership and school spirit. By balancing a demanding curriculum with robust opportunities for creative and athletic expression, Moanalua consistently prepares its students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

1,966

Total Students

120.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moanalua High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	321
Black	63
Asian	792
Two or More	377
Pacific Islander	245

Asian
792 (40.3%)
Two or More
377 (19.2%)
Hispanic
321 (16.3%)
Pacific Islander
245 (12.5%)
White
168 (8.5%)
Black
63 (3.2%)

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)837-8455
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	151

* 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 9 562

Grade 10 400

Grade 11 502

Grade 12 491

Ungraded 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Moanalua High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	562
Grade 10	400
Grade 11	502
Grade 12	491
Ungraded	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Moanalua High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,031	52.4%
Male	935	47.6%

High School 7th - 12th