Pahoa High & Intermediate School

Pahoa High & Intermediate School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
15-3038 Pahoa Village Rd,  Pahoa, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.3
2.3
758 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
490
Verbal
480
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
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

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
11.6%
State Average
38%
Science
24.4%
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
266:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
37.5%
Hispanic
28.9%
Two or more races
12.2%
White
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#32 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 Hilo 147 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 127 Students
Hawaii Community College 75 Students
University of Washington 48 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 45 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 45 Students
Oregon State University 44 Students
Washington State University 40 Students
Grand Canyon University 40 Students
Seattle University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Business 26 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Biology 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 11 Students
Accounting 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 94 Reviews
2.0 Senior
9/10/2025
Honestly, I would like to see more support, there isn't much support at all for the students which leads to negative impacts such as fights, loss, and no sense of trust. We need more curriculum being taught, not just to sit in a classroom or get assigned things but not being taught how to do the work. It's simple, you plan on being a teacher to teach, not to sit around and just give an assignment.
4.0 Senior
10/22/2024
I personally feel that my experience with Pahoa Intermediate & High School was pretty good. Although my experience was not how I expected it to be, I still made sure to make the best out of it. Which is finding a connection with my friends, knowing what the expectations are, and also learning how to get around on campus. Some experience that I don't wish upon no one is, the amount of fights i've seen and been around in the few years that I was here. I wish that our school pride was higher because that is the main thing my school lacks. Many people doubts not only us students but especially the name Pahoa. I would like to see a change in how we present ourselves to the eyes of those who experience better things than we did. Overall, I am proud of where I come from and won't let a name change how I want my future to be. I believe that is how everyone from Pahoa and out should think.
5.0 Senior
10/14/2022
Very good, Teachers are dedicated to students and the classes provide the education needed for any career.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 7 Reviews
1.0 other
9/5/2023
Teachers are dictators, students has to madly respect to teachers and many teachers don’t care about students’ feeling and social life. Facilities are bad, school don’t give easy access to use the facility. School period is WAYYY too long.
3.0 student
1/28/2020
Bad. The administrators are beyond unfair and choose favorites.
2.0 student
12/19/2016
Since the new principal, Darlene Bee was appointed, the school has been a downhill slope. Disrespect for her isn't just present in the students, but in the teachers also. With security that plays favorites, an overall uncoordinated staff, terrible food portions, and students who genuinely believe th...
2.0 parent
9/18/2014
Large class sizes, poor security, little or no homework, little input allowed from parents or teachers, low morale... teachers and students... Needed: More funds, progressive leadership, more meaningful involvement from students, teachers and parents...

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Pahoa High & Intermediate School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Pahoa, HI, in the Pahoa neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 758 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Pahoa High & Intermediate School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $307,710. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science, Kua O Ka La New Century Public Charter School, Pahoa Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Pahoa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pahoa High & Intermediate School.

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