Kapa'a High School

Kapa'a High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4695 Mailihuna Rd,  Kapaa, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.6
3.0
1,005 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
25.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
29.7%
State Average
38%
Science
26.5%
State Average
39.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
270:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
25.6%
White
22.2%
Two or more races
19.2%
Hispanic
16.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Most Diverse Public HS in Hawaii
Source: Niche

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 275 Students
Kauai Community College 120 Students
Oregon State University 116 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 116 Students
University of Washington 99 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 96 Students
Washington State University 89 Students
University of Southern California 81 Students
University of San Francisco 81 Students
Pacific University Oregon 77 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 52 Students
Psychology 51 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Education 27 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Architecture 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 222 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/20/2024
The best part of Kapa'a High School is the Early College Classes it offers. The worst part about Kapaa High School is the fact that they don't challenge their students. I would like to see Kapaa High School prepare their students for college better.
4.0 Senior
5/18/2024
Overall my 4 years at Kapa'a High have been good. I admire that they offer college-ready courses, however I wish they were advertised more. I have a modified schedule so I don't stay on campus for long which gives me more motivation to go each day. This also prepares me for my college schedule. In the future I hope to see more students applying and committing to colleges.
5.0 Senior
1/9/2024
So far, during all my years of attending Kapaa high school I have enjoyed the experience. What mostly stands out about Kapa'a High School is how great the administration is towards the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/14/2022
As a parent of a relatively recent graduate, I was surprised to come upon this rating while on a real estate website. One should wonder how an elementary school with such a poor rating (3) — and having taught there I don’t disagree — could possibly lead to a 96% HS grad rate. Unfortunately, the admi...
3.0 parent
2/19/2014
The school faired much better under Gilmore Youn's leadership. Because of the new addition to admin, some great teachers left the school, which was very unfortunate. :(
5.0 parent
8/25/2013
I believe this school as come a long way under the leadership of Mr. Daniel Hamada. He has changed the dynamics of the school for good. Student drop out rate has reached a all time low. Great job.

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