Kulanihakoi High School serves 144 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-10
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kulanihakoi High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kulanihakoi High School's student population of 144 students has grown by 433% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kulanihakoi 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
24%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
24%
11%
Hawaiian
15%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kulanihakoi High School?
144 students attend Kulanihakoi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Kulanihakoi High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kulanihakoi High School?
Kulanihakoi High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kulanihakoi High School offer ?
Kulanihakoi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Kulanihakoi High School part of?
Kulanihakoi High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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