King Kekaulike High School

King Kekaulike High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
121 Kula Hwy,  Makawao, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.8
3.5
1,233 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
20
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
26.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
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
20%
State Average
38%
Science
35.8%
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
218:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
28.8%
White
24.1%
Hispanic
19.9%
Two or more races
17.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#4 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 273 Students
University of Hawaii - Maui College 197 Students
Oregon State University 154 Students
University of Washington 141 Students
University of Portland 141 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 131 Students
University of San Francisco 119 Students
Seattle University 107 Students
University of Southern California 106 Students
Washington State University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 117 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Biology 71 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 36 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Environmental Science 27 Students
Marketing 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 248 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/1/2024
Over all with this school, you don't know what you're going to get. Its like an adventure everyday. One day could be calm the other there could be a random event going on.
5.0 Senior
6/15/2024
I've had a pretty good experience at this high school. It has an incredible performing arts center and gymnasium, as well as a beautiful track and football field. I've had great teachers I loved, and only a couple that I didn't really enjoy as much. Overall, I think that this high school has few flaws, and a great student culture.
4.0 Alum
5/26/2024
I enjoyed going to school at King Keualike, however, the reason I had such a good experience is because I specifically chose AP or honors classes. I felt that any "regular" classes we had were not cared for as much. Teachers disregarded students, and students would mess around all class. To get a good education at King Kekaulike, you have to do so yourself, by choosing harder classes. That is the biggest problem with the school. I did not see any support for kids who were struggling in classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/27/2016
Everyone has a choice on if they want to succeed or not. Choice is the students to make, what plays a big part is the parents: what do you do to help your child succeed? Do you help them with their homework? Do you know who your child hangs out with? Do you know what your child does when you are not...
4.0 student
10/7/2015
At King Kekaulike High School, students are given the choice to be successful. There are such courses offered, special education, regular education, honors, and AP. Each division of courses/education has its own unique responsibility. Each student shall have the right to prosper. They shall also exp...
4.0 teacher
10/17/2012
i thought this school would have ninjas. i was not disapointed. kittens! one two three
1.0 student
4/11/2011
Just awful, i hope this school gets shut down. The kids here are honestly are not the Grade A students that all parents wish for, but this school continues to keep sky high standards and does nothing to aid the students with the academic help they need to make it which is also high the drop out rate...

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King Kekaulike High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Makawao, HI, in the Pukalani neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 1,233 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. King Kekaulike High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $1,278,586. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kamehameha Schools Maui, Haleakala Waldorf School, Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Makawao has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near King Kekaulike High School.

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