Nanakuli High & Intermediate School

928 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, located on the leeward coast of O?ahu in Waianae, serves as a vital educational anchor for the Nanakuli community. As a combined middle and high school, it provides a continuous educational path for students from grades 7 through 12. The school is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture and values, often emphasizing the importance of community connection and place-based learning to support the academic and personal growth of its predominantly Native Hawaiian student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Nanakuli High & Intermediate is well-regarded for its commitment to career and technical education, offering various pathways such as health services, digital media, and construction to prepare students for life after graduation. The campus serves as a hub for local pride, with strong athletic programs and community-focused initiatives that aim to provide students with the resources and mentorship needed to succeed in an evolving global landscape while honoring their local heritage.

928

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	180
Black	11
Asian	41
Two or More	100
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	589

Pacific Islander
589 (63.5%)
Hispanic
180 (19.4%)
Two or More
100 (10.8%)
Asian
41 (4.4%)
Black
11 (1.2%)
White
6 (0.6%)
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)668-5823
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	928
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	564
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 7 157

Grade 8 140

Grade 9 195

Grade 10 127

Grade 11 164

Grade 12 137

Ungraded 8