Kealakehe High School
Reported Enrollment
1,450
students
District
Hawaii Department of Education
County Context Score
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county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
74-5000 Puohulihuli St, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
School District
Hawaii Department of Education
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 150003000254
- District ID
- 1500030
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,450 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Kealakehe High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Hawaii County has 55 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 295 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Kealakehe High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Hawaii Department of Education, Hawaii County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Kealakehe High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Hawaii Department of Education.
1,450 students
Kealakehe High School reports 1,450 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 9 other high schools in Hawaii County with enrollment data, 9 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 723 students.
10 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 832 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
295 district schools
Hawaii Department of Education lists 184 primary, 42 middle, 43 high, 26 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
184
Middle
42
High
43
Other
26
Nearby context inside Hawaii Department of Education
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School Profile FAQ
Is Kealakehe High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Hawaii Department of Education.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Kealakehe High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Kealakehe High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Kealakehe High School with nearby schools?
Kealakehe High School should be compared with 10 high schools in Hawaii County, plus other schools in Hawaii Department of Education. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Kealakehe High School?
Before using Kealakehe High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Hawaii Department of Education.
Part of Hawaii Department of Education
Kealakehe High School is one of 295 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 170,209 students across 295 schools.
Schools in District
295
Reported Enrollment
170,209
295 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Enchanted Lake Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Hauula Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Heeia Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kaaawa Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kaelepulu Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kahaluu Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kahuku High & Intermediate School7–12 · HighListed only
- Kailua Elementary SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Kailua High School9–12 · HighListed only
- Kailua Intermediate School7–8 · MiddleListed only
Similar Schools
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Pahoa High & Intermediate School
Hawaii County Schools
County Context Score
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County-level composite across 55 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.