Kalaheo High School

874 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kalaheo High School, located in the coastal community of Kailua on the island of O?ahu, serves as a prominent public secondary school within the Hawaii State Department of Education. Nestled near the base of the Ko?olau mountain range, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its emphasis on fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school mascot, the Mustang, is a central part of its identity, symbolizing the energy and spirit that define its athletic programs and extracurricular offerings.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Kalaheo High School is known for its commitment to holistic student development. The school offers a variety of programs, including career and technical education, performing arts, and competitive athletic teams that frequently perform well at the state level. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Kalaheo aims to prepare its graduates to be responsible, engaged citizens who are ready to contribute effectively to their local community and the world beyond.

874

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kalaheo High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	160
Black	18
Asian	62
Two or More	138
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	90

White
404 (46.2%)
Hispanic
160 (18.3%)
Two or More
138 (15.8%)
Pacific Islander
90 (10.3%)
Asian
62 (7.1%)
Black
18 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)254-7900
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	874
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 9 215

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 233

Grade 12 194

Ungraded 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kalaheo High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	215
Grade 10	220
Grade 11	233
Grade 12	194
Ungraded	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kalaheo High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	442	50.6%
Male	432	49.4%

High School 9th - 12th

President William McKinley High School

Hawaii Department of Education

1,245 Students

1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814 (9.5 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th