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Honolulu County Schools & Education

Honolulu County, Hawaii

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.0%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,997

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,997

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 57/100

State Score Position

#1

of 1 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Honolulu County

Measured School Summary

Honolulu County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.0%.

Funding Context

Honolulu County spends $9,997 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 1% above the Hawaii average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Honolulu County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

185 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #1 of 1 Hawaii counties with school score data.

Completion

86.0%

matches the state average

Funding context

$9,997

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

185

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Honolulu County has 185 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Honolulu County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

Hawaii Department of Education carries most of the listed public-school system, with 295 of 185 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#1

of 1 Hawaii counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Hawaii Department of Education

Elementary to high school visible

112,849 students

Elementary 126Middle 26High 25Other 8

185 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hawaii Department of Education is the largest listed district slice, with 295 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Honolulu County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Honolulu County, Hawaii

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Honolulu’s Expansive Single-District Education Infrastructure

Honolulu County supports 112,849 students across 185 public schools, all managed under the unified Hawaii Department of Education. The island's educational landscape features 126 elementary schools, 26 middle schools, and 25 high schools serving a diverse student population.

A Massive Unified District with Charter Options

The Hawaii Department of Education oversees the entire county, making it one of the largest unified districts in the nation. Families have diverse choices, including 16 charter schools that represent nearly 9% of the county's total school inventory.

Urban Centers and Suburban Campuses Across Oahu

Education here is primarily a suburban and city experience, with 169 schools located in these developed locales. While the average school enrolls 610 students, campus sizes vary wildly from small rural sites to the massive James Campbell High School, which serves 3,039 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

185

in Honolulu County

Reported Enrollment

112,849

185 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

16

9% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary126
Middle26
High25
Other8

1 School District in Honolulu County

Hawaii Department of Education

Guide
295 schools
170,209 students enrolled
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185 Public Schools in Honolulu County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 27 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 185 matching schools

James Campbell High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Ewa Beach, 96706 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,039 students

Waipahu High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Waipahu, 96797 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,661 students

Mililani High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Mililani, 96789 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,565 students

Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96817 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,238 students

Moanalua High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96819 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,064 students

Kapolei High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Kapolei, 96707 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,025 students

Waianae High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Waianae, 96792 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,831 students

Leilehua High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Wahiawa, 96786 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,625 students

Mililani Middle School

Hawaii Department of Education

Mililani, 96789 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,580 students

Pearl City High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Pearl City, 96782 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,519 students

President William McKinley High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96814 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,502 students

President Theodore Roosevelt High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96822 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,433 students

Kalani High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96821 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,414 students

Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS

Hawaii Department of Education

Waipahu, 96797 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,403 students

Kahuku High & Intermediate School

Hawaii Department of Education

Kahuku, 96731 / Town: Fringe

Profile7–12High1,319 students

Admiral Arthur W Radford High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96818 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,267 students

August Ahrens Elementary School

Hawaii Department of Education

Waipahu, 96797 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–6Primary1,187 students

Henry J Kaiser High School

Hawaii Department of Education

Honolulu, 96825 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,160 students

Ewa Makai Middle School

Hawaii Department of Education

Ewa Beach, 96706 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,119 students

Ewa Elementary School

Hawaii Department of Education

Ewa Beach, 96706 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,118 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

7 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,997

State avg $9,997

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Hawaii counties have the highest graduation rates?
Honolulu County (86.0%) currently lead Hawaii among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Hawaii?
Across Hawaii counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,997. The highest current county values are Honolulu County ($9,997). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Honolulu County?
The high school graduation rate in Honolulu County is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Honolulu County spend per student?
Honolulu County spends $9,997 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Honolulu County, Hawaii — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Honolulu County supports 112,849 students across 185 public schools, all managed under the unified Hawaii Department of Education. The island's educational landscape features 126 elementary schools, 26 middle schools, and 25 high schools serving a diverse student population.

What are the major school districts in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

The Hawaii Department of Education oversees the entire county, making it one of the largest unified districts in the nation. Families have diverse choices, including 16 charter schools that represent nearly 9% of the county's total school inventory.

What is the school experience like in Honolulu County?

Education here is primarily a suburban and city experience, with 169 schools located in these developed locales. While the average school enrolls 610 students, campus sizes vary wildly from small rural sites to the massive James Campbell High School, which serves 3,039 students.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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