For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,121 students in Waipahu, HI.
The top ranked public high schools in Waipahu, HI are Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs and Waipahu High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waipahu, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Waipahu have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Hawaii public high schools.
Waipahu, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Hawaii average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).
Best Public High Schools in Waipahu, HI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #22.
Waipahu High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Grades: 9-12
| 2,516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waipahu, HI?
The top ranked public high schools in Waipahu, HI include Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs and Waipahu High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waipahu?
2 public high schools are located in Waipahu.
What is the racial composition of students in Waipahu?
Waipahu public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
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