Kailua Intermediate School

749 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Kailua Intermediate School (KIS), located in the heart of Kailua on the windward side of Oahu, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The campus is designed to support the unique social and emotional needs of early adolescents, offering a variety of core academic programs alongside elective opportunities that encourage exploration in areas such as the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Kailua Intermediate places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The school works closely with families and local organizations to create a supportive network that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility, KIS aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their community and succeed in their future educational endeavors.

749

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kailua Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	159
Black	14
Asian	48
Two or More	172
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	89

White
266 (35.5%)
Two or More
172 (23.0%)
Hispanic
159 (21.2%)
Pacific Islander
89 (11.9%)
Asian
48 (6.4%)
Black
14 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)263-1500
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 7 376

Grade 8 373

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kailua Intermediate School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	376
Grade 8	373

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kailua Intermediate School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	355	47.4%
Male	394	52.6%

Middle School 6th - 8th