Keaau High School

1,041 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Keaau High School, located in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural communities. Operating under the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse academic experience that integrates core curriculum with vocational and extracurricular opportunities. The campus culture frequently emphasizes local Hawaiian values, fostering a sense of community pride and identity among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic programs, Keaau High School is a focal point for local athletics and student-led organizations, which play a significant role in school spirit and engagement. The school works closely with the broader Keaau and Pahoa areas to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college pathways or career-ready technical training. As a public institution in a growing region of the island, the school continuously strives to balance traditional education with the unique cultural and environmental context of East Hawaii.

1,041

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keaau High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	289
Black	8
Asian	129
Two or More	166
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	301

Pacific Islander
301 (28.9%)
Hispanic
289 (27.8%)
Two or More
166 (15.9%)
White
145 (13.9%)
Asian
129 (12.4%)
Black
8 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (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)982-4220
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,041
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	664
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 9 303

Grade 10 224

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 239

Ungraded 13