The most improved public high schools in Hawaii are Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Admiral Arthur W Radford High School and Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1
158
Avg. Improved Rank: 35
Most Improved ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Hawaii (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 265 to 107)
(from 265 to 107)
Grades: 7-12
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Rank: #22.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +108
(from 201 to 93)
(from 201 to 93)
Grades: 9-12
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Rank: #33.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +91
(from 238 to 147)
(from 238 to 147)
Grades: 9-12
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Rank: #44.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +89
(from 285 to 196)
(from 285 to 196)
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #55.
Waipahu High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +86
(from 205 to 119)
(from 205 to 119)
Grades: 9-12
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Rank: #66.
Maui High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 233 to 153)
(from 233 to 153)
Grades: 9-12
660 S Lono Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3000
Rank: #77.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +74
(from 87 to 13)
(from 87 to 13)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #88.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +60
(from 259 to 199)
(from 259 to 199)
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #99.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +59
(from 265 to 206)
(from 265 to 206)
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kailua High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +57
(from 187 to 130)
(from 187 to 130)
Grades: 9-12
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +57
(from 239 to 182)
(from 239 to 182)
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Rank: #1212.
Waiakea High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +56
(from 128 to 72)
(from 128 to 72)
Grades: 9-12
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4888
Rank: #1313.
King Kekaulike High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 198 to 149)
(from 198 to 149)
Grades: 9-12
121 Kula Hwy
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8710
Rank: #1414.
Honokaa High & Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +31
(from 247 to 216)
(from 247 to 216)
Grades: 7-12
45-527 Pakalana St
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Honokaa, HI 96727
(808) 775-8800
Rank: #1515.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +29
(from 198 to 169)
(from 198 to 169)
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #1616.
Keaau High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +22
(from 263 to 241)
(from 263 to 241)
Grades: 9-12
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4220
Rank: #1717.
Aiea High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +21
(from 160 to 139)
(from 160 to 139)
Grades: 9-12
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Rank: #1818.
Castle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +19
(from 172 to 153)
(from 172 to 153)
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Rank: #1919.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +13
(from 146 to 133)
(from 146 to 133)
Grades: 9-12
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lahainaluna High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 246 to 237)
(from 246 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
980 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +9
(from 284 to 275)
(from 284 to 275)
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #2222.
Hilo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +8
(from 210 to 202)
(from 210 to 202)
Grades: 9-12
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021
Rank: #2323.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +7
(from 282 to 275)
(from 282 to 275)
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #2424.
Kalaheo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 107 to 101)
(from 107 to 101)
Grades: 9-12
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Rank: #2525.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +5
(from 97 to 92)
(from 97 to 92)
Grades: 9-12
2100 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Rank: #2626.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1
(from 232 to 231)
(from 232 to 231)
Grades: PK-12
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Rank: #2727.
Konawaena High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-1
(from 146 to 147)
(from 146 to 147)
Grades: 9-12
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-2
(from 89 to 91)
(from 89 to 91)
Grades: 9-12
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-2
(from 236 to 238)
(from 236 to 238)
Grades: 5-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #3030.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 278 to 281)
(from 278 to 281)
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kapolei High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-7
(from 162 to 169)
(from 162 to 169)
Grades: 9-12
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-7
(from 278 to 285)
(from 278 to 285)
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-12
(from 78 to 90)
(from 78 to 90)
Grades: 9-12
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-12
(from 280 to 292)
(from 280 to 292)
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +-14
(from 44 to 58)
(from 44 to 58)
Grades: 9-12
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
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