The average student-teacher ratio in Hawaii public high schools is approximately 15:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1
14:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Hawaii (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Rank: #22.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Rank: #33.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 5-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 9-10
901 Piilani Hwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 727-6700
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kawaikini - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-12
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032
Rank: #88.
Kanuikapono - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-12
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Anahola, HI 96703
(808) 823-9160
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-10
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Kohala High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 9-12
54-3611 Akoni Pule Hwy
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Kapaau, HI 96755
(808) 889-7117
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
8315 Kekaha Rd, Suite K
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-2022
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-12
99-128 Old Volcano Rd
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 985-9800
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Castle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 9-12
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Kaimuki High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 9-12
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-12
96-3150 Pikake St
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Pahala, HI 96777
(808) 928-2088
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K-12
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Rank: #13 - 2213. - 22.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: 6-12
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Laupahoehoe Community - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: PK-12
35-2065 Mamalahoa Hwy
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Laupahoehoe, HI 96764
(808) 962-2200
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Molokai High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
2140 Farrington Ave
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Hoolehua, HI 96729
(808) 567-6950
Rank: #23 - 2823. - 28.
Waianae High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: 9-12
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Aiea High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Hana High & Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: PK-12
4111 Hana Hwy
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-4815
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Kailua High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Lahainaluna High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
980 Lahainaluna Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-4000
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Leilehua High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: 9-12
1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
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The best top ranked public high schools in Hawaii include Olomana School, Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind and Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center.
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