Moanalua High School is a public, co-educational college preparatory high school of the Hawai驶i State Department of Education, located in Honolulu CDP, City & County of Honolulu, Hawai驶i. Serving grades nine through twelve and established in 1972, Moanalua High School is located in suburban Salt Lake near Moanalua.
Serving 1,933 students in grades 9-12, Moanalua High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,933 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moanalua High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Moanalua High School's student population of 1,933 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,933 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Moanalua High School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moanalua High School is 0.75, 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
#75 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
24%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
4%
1%
White
9%
11%
Hawaiian
12%
25%
Two or more races
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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: N膩 Menehune
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moanalua High School's ranking?
Moanalua High School is ranked #75 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Moanalua High School often compared to?
Moanalua High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral Arthur W Radford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moanalua High School?
The graduation rate of Moanalua High School is 94%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Moanalua High School?
1,933 students attend Moanalua High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Moanalua High School students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moanalua High School?
Moanalua High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moanalua High School offer ?
Moanalua High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moanalua High School part of?
Moanalua High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Moanalua High School located?
Moanalua High School is located in the Aliamanu Salt Lakes Foster Village neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 1 other public schools located in Aliamanu Salt Lakes Foster Village.
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