Kalani High School

Kalani High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy,  Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.8
3.9
1,375 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Mitchell Otani
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
30
AP Pass Rate
49.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.5%
State Average
38%
Science
25.8%
State Average
39.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
209:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Asian or Pacific Islander
57.6%
Two or more races
19%
White
8.6%
Hispanic
7.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
6.7%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Hawaii at Manoa 591 Students
University of Washington 179 Students
University of California - Irvine 171 Students
Seattle University 154 Students
Oregon State University 148 Students
University of San Francisco 145 Students
University of Southern California 144 Students
University of Portland 128 Students
Washington State University 117 Students
Kapi'olani Community College 117 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 143 Students
Psychology 114 Students
Biology 101 Students
Nursing 87 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 44 Students
Finance 40 Students
Marketing 37 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 293 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/11/2025
I've enjoyed my time at Kalani High School and all the teachers are very supportive. I feel they prepare you for college in many ways and provide many opportunities for their students.
5.0 Senior
3/9/2025
The academics at Kalani High School are the best in the state. They have the most outstanding robotics/engineering program and are amazing in the arts and music department as well. Overall it is a very good school in terms of academics, however I would like to see a greater sense of school culture and pride amongst the students.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2024
My experience at Kalani has been very diverse and provided me with very high expectations for college. My counselors and teachers have been very involved and have created a steady path for me to enter the next chapter in my life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/31/2019
Excellent. A+. A little harder coursework than other high schools but with matched student outcomes.
4.0 parent
9/13/2017
Agree with the comment below. Don't expect much for support but overall we had alittle better experience. The choir teacher is so awesome and works her buns off. Had several other teachers we had great experiences with and others who were just short tempered and disinterested. They do put quite a bi...
3.0 parent
3/28/2015
Kalani may score great on test scores, but that as about far as it goes. That does not come from teachers, but families with one child and tutors. There are many students there who work hard and are deserving of their success. If you are in need of help whether it is academic, personal, or other loo...
3.0 student
8/29/2014
Kalani High School is an average school. There are great teachers that really help out the students and some that are not. In addition, the teachers have really bad favoritism that make students not learn that well. Also, the principal doesn't treat his students well. He has favoritism over the stud...

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Kalani High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Honolulu, HI and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,375 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Kalani High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $2,191,927. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kaimuki High School, Sacred Hearts Academy, Kaimuki Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Honolulu has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kalani High School.

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