Waimea High School

Hawaii Department of Education
9707 Tsuchiya Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
711 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Waimea High School is a public secondary school located in the town of Waimea on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, it serves the students of the island's west side, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs. The school is known for its deep roots in the local community, fostering a culture that emphasizes Hawaiian values and traditions while preparing students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

The campus functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, students, and families work collaboratively. In addition to its standard academic offerings, Waimea High School is well-regarded for its athletic programs—particularly its football and baseball teams, which often draw significant community support—and its commitment to vocational and career-technical education. By blending modern educational standards with the unique cultural identity of Kauai, the school strives to cultivate resilient, well-rounded graduates ready to contribute to both local and global communities.
711
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Asian
    212 (29.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    209 (29.4%)
  • Hispanic
    127 (17.9%)
  • Two or More
    107 (15.0%)
  • White
    53 (7.5%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • 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)338-6800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 288
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 77

* 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 9 174
Grade 10 153
Grade 11 201
Grade 12 179
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio