President William McKinley High School, more commonly referred to as McKinley High School, is a comprehensive public high school in the Honolulu District of the Hawaii State Department of Education. It serves grades nine through twelve.
Serving 1,328 students in grades 9-12, President William Mckinley High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 98% 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: 1,328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
President William Mckinley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
President William Mckinley High School's student population of 1,328 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
School Rankings
President William Mckinley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of President William Mckinley High School is 0.67, 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
#109 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
24%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
26%
25%
Two or more races
13%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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
What is President William Mckinley High School's ranking?
President William Mckinley High School is ranked #109 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are President William Mckinley High School often compared to?
President William Mckinley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like President Theodore Roosevelt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of President William Mckinley High School?
The graduation rate of President William Mckinley High School is 69%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend President William Mckinley High School?
1,328 students attend President William Mckinley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of President William Mckinley High School students are Asian, 26% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of President William Mckinley High School?
President William Mckinley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does President William Mckinley High School offer ?
President William Mckinley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is President William Mckinley High School part of?
President William Mckinley High School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is President William Mckinley High School located?
President William Mckinley High School is located in the Ala Moana neighborhood of Honolulu, HI.
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