B
Good
72/100

Kealakehe High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 74-5000 Puohulihuli St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 62% · Math 27% proficient · 64th percentile in Hawaii
Graduation
C
76% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
1,397
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%64/100reading 65th percentile, math 63rd percentile among Hawaii high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%36/10076% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−4 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate76% (−7 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%50%reading +9 pts, math +15 pts82nd percentile (list)
Asian57%27%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income57%22%reading +14 pts, math +5 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 74-5000 Puohulihuli St
City Kailua-Kona
ZIP Code 96740
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000254
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96740

Understanding the community around Kealakehe High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,094
Per Capita Income $44,380
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $685,700
Median Rent $1,635
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
View full data for ZIP 96740 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kealakehe High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Islander 37.5%
Hispanic/Latino 17.8%
White 16.5%
Asian 15.6%
Two or More Races 12.1%
Black 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,397
Teachers (FTE) 81.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kealakehe High School?
Kealakehe High School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kealakehe High School?
Kealakehe High School has 1,397 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Kealakehe High School serve?
Kealakehe High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kealakehe High School receive per student?
Kealakehe High School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kealakehe High School in 96740 ▼
Avg Home Value
$879,278
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,948
1-Year Change
-1.4%
% Renters
31.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026