Lahainaluna High School

Hawaii Department of Education
980 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
813 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lahainaluna High School, located in Lahaina, Maui, holds a unique and historic position as the oldest school west of the Rocky Mountains, established in 1831. Originally founded as a mission school, it has evolved into a public secondary institution that deeply integrates Hawaiian culture, values, and traditions into its modern academic curriculum. The school is perhaps most famous for its iconic "L" emblem, which sits on the hillside above the campus and serves as a proud symbol of school spirit and community identity for the people of West Maui.

The campus is recognized for its strong sense of community and legacy, balancing rigorous college-preparatory academics with a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics and traditional agricultural studies. Following the devastating 2023 wildfires, the school has become a central pillar of resilience for the Lahaina community, playing a vital role in the social and emotional recovery of its students and staff. Despite the immense challenges posed by the disaster, Lahainaluna continues to honor its historical roots while striving to provide its students with a supportive, forward-looking educational environment.
813
Total Students
58.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Asian
    286 (35.2%)
  • Hispanic
    172 (21.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    161 (19.8%)
  • Two or More
    113 (13.9%)
  • White
    77 (9.5%)
  • Black
    4 (0.5%)
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)662-4000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 404
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 61

* 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 9 228
Grade 10 207
Grade 11 180
Grade 12 196
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio