Keaʻau High School is a public high school built in 1999 and located in Keaʻau, Hawaii.
Serving 1,014 students in grades 9-12, Keaau High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,014 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keaau High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Keaau High School's student population of 1,014 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,014 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keaau High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keaau High School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
24%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
12%
11%
Hawaiian
31%
25%
Two or more races
15%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keaau High School's ranking?
Keaau High School is ranked #251 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Keaau High School often compared to?
Keaau High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keaau High School?
The graduation rate of Keaau High School is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Keaau High School?
1,014 students attend Keaau High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Keaau High School students are Hawaiian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keaau High School?
Keaau High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keaau High School offer ?
Keaau High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keaau High School part of?
Keaau High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
5 9/20/2010
Keaau has many opportunities for students to express their personality and develop thier strengths, music, art, fashion design and ceramics, automotive and carpentry are all popular and valuable courses offered there. The school still has a new feel to it and the parents and students have pride in our academic scholars and stellar athletes
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