Waiakea Intermediate School

857 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Waiakea Intermediate School, located in Hilo, Hawaii, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Hawaii Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth during the formative middle school years. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a strong sense of community responsibility as they prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Waiakea Intermediate is known for its commitment to the unique cultural context of the Big Island. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, student leadership organizations, and enrichment activities that promote student engagement. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school strives to nurture well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to their families and the broader community of Hilo.

857

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waiakea Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	203
Black	2
Asian	138
Two or More	240
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	228

Two or More
240 (28.0%)
Pacific Islander
228 (26.6%)
Hispanic
203 (23.7%)
Asian
138 (16.1%)
White
44 (5.1%)
Black
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)981-7231
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 6 273

Grade 7 295

Grade 8 289