Wai'anae High School

Wai'anae High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
85-251 Farrington Hwy,  Waianae, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.6
3.0
1,643 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
123
Full Time Teachers
123
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
5.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.2%
State Average
38%
Science
26.8%
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
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
54.4%
Hispanic
21.8%
Two or more races
11.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
White
3.3%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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 233 Students
University of Hawaii - West Oahu 183 Students
Leeward Community College 161 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 130 Students
Grand Canyon University 128 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 111 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 101 Students
Washington State University 97 Students
University of Washington 81 Students
Oregon State University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 83 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 37 Students
Education 30 Students
Biology 28 Students
Small Business Management 22 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 19 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 249 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/8/2024
I believe that Waianae high school is a good school in terms of teachers who are genuine and want to help each and every one of us students succeed. However, this school lacks school spirit my freshman to junior year there was spirit but when us 2025 graduates hit everyone just stopped caring. The best part of this school were the teachers who made us feel safe and act like a comfort person who we can always talk too but unfortunately majority of them left.
4.0 Senior
3/19/2024
My overall experience with Waianae High school is that it's an alright school. There's not much that makes it stand out, but it isn't a terrible school.
3.0 Senior
2/26/2024
Waianae High School helped me find my passion in both robotics and media through their programs. However, in terms of robotics, I was not able to fully explore that sector due to the lack of resources and teachers in STEM.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
1.0 teacher
8/18/2023
As a transgender female teacher, I have received nothing but discriminatory treatment by the principal and other staff members. And that is all because I am a transgender teacher. If you have children that are queer or transitioning into living a life in the opposite gender of the one they were assi...
5.0 other
7/18/2020
Really good! I met so many good friends that i'll always keep in touch with and teachers that i'll never forget.
5.0 student
10/29/2019
I Love this school more than any school I've ever been too. I am a proud Searider and I love this school. Being a student from that school is an honor, having the name as a Proud Searider is an honor and a privilege for me. I am grateful. I love this school and I love the Westside. W Foreva <3
3.0 student
6/20/2014
My daughter attended this school for her first two years of high school. While I admit Waianae has unique challenges, I am proud of the school and what my daughter took out of her time there. I volunteer at this school and have to say the teachers I had the great pleasure of meeting are truly there...

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Wai'anae High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waianae, HI, in the Waianae neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 1,643 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 9% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Wai'anae High 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 3.36, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1020 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $590,632. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kamaile Academy, Ark of Safety Christian Academy, Wai'anae Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Waianae has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wai'anae High School.

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