For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,498 students in Waianae, HI.
The top ranked public high schools in Waianae, HI are Waianae High School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School and Kamaile Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waianae, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waianae have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Hawaii public high schools.
Waianae, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nanakuli High & Intermediate School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Waianae, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waianae High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #22.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Grades: 7-12
| 954 students
Rank: #33.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Grades: PK-12
| 901 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waianae, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Waianae, HI include Waianae High School, Nanakuli High & Intermediate School and Kamaile Academy Pcs.
How many public high schools are located in Waianae?
3 public high schools are located in Waianae.
What is the racial composition of students in Waianae?
Waianae public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public high schools in Waianae are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Waianae include: Waianae High School vs. Kamaile Academy Pcs
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