Waipahu High School

Waipahu High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
94-1211 Farrington Hwy,  Waipahu, HI
Hawaii Department Of Education
4.1
3.5
2,516 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
162
Full Time Teachers
162
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
550
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
10.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26.7%
State Average
38%
Science
28.3%
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
255:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
63.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
18.9%
Two or more races
8.4%
Hispanic
7.8%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 781 Students
University of Hawaii - West Oahu 419 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 380 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 284 Students
Leeward Community College 248 Students
Washington State University 212 Students
Seattle University 205 Students
University of Washington 202 Students
Oregon State University 186 Students
University of Hawaii at Hilo 182 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 214 Students
Psychology 119 Students
Business 109 Students
Biology 109 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Hospitality and Tourism Management 56 Students
Computer Science 55 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 53 Students
Civil Engineering 44 Students
Accounting 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 444 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/3/2025
The best parts of being a student of Waipahu Highschool is the pride and culture of the school. The school has a ton of activities for the students and opportunities for them to strive in what they deem worthy of their time. The worst part of my experience is the staff attendance, to be perfectly honest. There have been days where my counselor or even school staff I need to see, are absent 90% of the time. It took me 4 days to get an ID. I would like to see more accountability with staff attendance.
5.0 Senior
9/9/2024
Waipahu high school is pretty great. The community is very tightly knit and teachers are always pushing you to do your best while the staff behind the scenes do their best to provide opportunities for their students.
5.0 Senior
3/7/2024
The best parts of Waipahu are the students and teachers. Because Waipahu is such a culturally-diverse community, so many people are able to get along with each other. We are able to relate to each other's experiences or are just friendly. Waipahu also has so many opportunities for their students such as certification programs, A.S. degrees, internships, and work-base learnings. We are able to gain experience in areas we are interested in because of the school which helps to prepare us for college and our careers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 6 Reviews
2.0 student
4/4/2024
WHS admin and counselors are more concerned with their reputation than the wellbeing of their students. Often times, when students reach out, they are completely disregarded and ignored. Bathrooms, especially female, have not been cleaned for months. A lot of the times, us students are being left wi...
1.0 other
6/3/2021
I was racially harassed at Waipahu High School during an entire class period, then brutally assaulted after class. I could find no one to help me during the attack. When I reported the attack to the principal, I was punished for reporting this hate crime. Most of the students at Waipahu High School...
5.0 student
11/7/2019
From 1 to 10, it would be an 8
5.0 student
1/14/2015
Hoo brahhhh.. ahha jk. Waipahu high school, Land of the Marauders. The Conquerers of the Sea. The rough and tough school. Despite all the negative reviews and stories about this school, i for one is proud to be a Marauder. A junior right now upcoming senior, c/o 2k16! This school may not be as prett...

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Waipahu High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waipahu, HI, in the Waipahu neighborhood, and is served by the Hawaii Department Of Education in Hawaii. The school has a total enrollment of 2,516 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Waipahu High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $863,521. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hawai'i Technology Academy Public Charter School, Pearl Harbor Christian Academy, Waipahu Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Waipahu has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waipahu High School.

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