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
1,831 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
9%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
9%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
138
Full Time Teachers
138
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
5.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

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
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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 182 Students
Leeward Community College 162 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 131 Students
Grand Canyon University 124 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 116 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 101 Students
Washington State University 95 Students
University of Washington 82 Students
Oregon State University 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 82 Students
Nursing 77 Students
Psychology 49 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 38 Students
Education 31 Students
Biology 29 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 248 Reviews
3.0 Alum
1/3/2024
As a former student of Waianae High School my experience there was almost bittersweet. I met two of my best friends there and loved playing volleyball for the school. However, safety is definitely in question sometimes. I wouldn't consider Waianae the safest school to attend, it did build character though.
3.0 Senior
10/23/2023
This schools lacks many resources due to the deficit of money. Since my community is low-income, it is harder to receive certain things that other schools can.
5.0 Alum
6/30/2023
My overall experience at Waianae High School was great. As I've entered into the real world I've realized that going to Waianae High School was a lack of academics. I was not prepared to step foot into college with the education I came from. I am struggling in college but am finding ways to overcome these challenges. with that being said you have to put yourself at a higher stander and remind yourself to be one of many to graduate from college as a kid from Waianae.
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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