Kohala High School

Kohala High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
54 AKONI PULE Hwy,  Kapaau, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.8
4.0
252 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.7%
State Average
38%
Science
38%
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
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
38.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.9%
Two or more races
19.6%
White
11.3%
Hispanic
7.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#14 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 78 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 73 Students
Grand Canyon University 49 Students
Northern Arizona University 36 Students
Oregon State University 34 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 34 Students
Pacific University Oregon 31 Students
Washington State University 27 Students
University of Portland 27 Students
University of Hawaii - Maui College 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 15 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Biology 12 Students
Environmental Science 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Small Business Management 8 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Athletic Training 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 105 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/10/2025
There is lots to learn at Kohala high school and I have enjoyed my time there. While it is not the best school it has so many wonderful things to offer. For example the sports and events our school hosts. I am part of the teen college counselors so I help my fellow peers prepare for college and after high school life. But Kohala high school has many fights. That's not the school's fault more the students.
4.0 Senior
6/18/2024
I would honestly love to see more improvement academic wise. I feel like we need to really have a better curriculum and standards for the students to be able to enhance their knowledge further.
3.0 Senior
9/13/2020
What I liked about Kohala High School was that it was very easy to get around and that the registar and counselor were very supportive. What I would like to see change is more student and parent involvement and more clubs and activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
4.0 other
7/18/2012
Very strong teachers, especially in core subjects. The faculty has been very stable for many years providing continuity to the school's programs. Very strong graduation rate. The school has creatively employed the internet to provide a variety of classes that the school could not provide because of...
parent
10/9/2010
One of the best public schools on the island. Teachers never forget your name even after graduating or even if you didn't take their classes.

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Kohala High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kapaau, HI and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 252 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Kohala High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kohala High, Kohala Middle, Kohala Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Kapaau has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kohala High School.

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