Konawaena High School

Konawaena High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd,  Kealakekua, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.8
3.0
924 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
72%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
29.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.8%
State Average
38%
Science
36.3%
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
416:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
36.9%
White
18.1%
Hispanic
17.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16%
Two or more races
10.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best HS For Athletes in Hawaii
#8 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 193 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 118 Students
Grand Canyon University 92 Students
Washington State University 84 Students
Oregon State University 77 Students
Northern Arizona University 67 Students
University of Washington 65 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 63 Students
Seattle University 57 Students
University of Portland 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 64 Students
Nursing 47 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Education 15 Students
Accounting 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 118 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/26/2025
My school experience was in different ways and emotions, l remember playing sports with the school, it was fun and relevant to all athletes students... something that l miss about sports is the great energy and enthusiasm that everyone brings and shares together... Teachers and staff were very helpful and supportive on all aspects of our school year...
3.0 Alum
6/15/2025
Konawaena is a charming school. It shares many opportunities with their students and overall wish for their success.
2.0 Sophomore
1/8/2024
Its a school that heavily relies on sports for its street cred. It is not very good at teaching stuff to us.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/17/2019
Love this small Highschool in south Kona! The staff and teachers are wonderful and although this school doesn’t offer a lot of bells and whistles, they make up for it with compassion and aloha ! Love this school !
1.0 parent
4/21/2012
I have two kid in this school. My son tried to take advanced Spanish but was told that the class was used for homework and for movies. Then he went to Geometry and was told by the teacher that paddling was the focus and if he paddled he would pass geometry. Then his English teacher had some kind of...

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Konawaena High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kealakekua, HI, in the Kealakekua neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 924 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Konawaena High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $1,012,572. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino, Kona Pacific Public Charter School, Konawaena Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Kealakekua has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Konawaena High School.

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