Waipahu High School

High No virtual instruction Waipahu, HI Grades 09–12 Suburb: Large Urban Honolulu, HI SchoolScore™ F (40)
  • 2,538 Students
  • 161.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • 09–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)675-0222 Phone
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Waipahu High School
Waipahu, HI 96797
High No virtual instruction Grades 09–12 SchoolScore™ F (40)
2,538
Students
161.0
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(808)675-0222
Phone

Waipahu High School is a public High school located in Waipahu, HAWAII, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. It serves grades 09–12.

Key statistics: 2,538 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii High School Average
Enrollment
2,538.0
State avg: 1,087.0
▲ 133% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.76:1
State avg: 14.6:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
49.0%
State avg: 43.9%
▲ 12% worse
School Details
School Name
Waipahu High School
NCESSCH ID
150003000161
State School ID
HI-001-3-277
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
City
Waipahu
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96797
County
Honolulu County
Metro Area
Urban Honolulu, HI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1501
State Leg. Upper
15015
State Leg. Lower
15035
Latitude
21.38925
Longitude
-157.99304
Grades Offered
9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
2,538
Total Students
👩‍🏫
161.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
161.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)161.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,244 49%
Not Applicable 505 19.9%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Waipahu High School

1
August Ahrens Elementary School
Waipahu · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Hawaii Technology Academy - PCS
Waipahu · Other
0.9 mi
3
Pearl City Elementary School
Pearl City · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Lehua Elementary School
Pearl City · Elementary
1.4 mi
5
Waipahu Intermediate School
Waipahu · Middle
1.4 mi
6
Waipahu Elementary School
Waipahu · Elementary
1.5 mi
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Public high in Hawaii with similar enrollment to Waipahu High School

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2,382
Students
16.48:1
Ratio
17%
Free Lunch
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Students
15.05:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
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Students
15.51:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Moanalua High School
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Students
16.38:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Kapolei High School
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1,836
Students
14.81:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Maui High School
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1,725
Students
14.87:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Waianae High School
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1,551
Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Waipahu High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Waipahu High School?
2,538 students are enrolled at Waipahu High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Waipahu High School have?
Waipahu High School has 161.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Waipahu High School serve?
Waipahu High School serves grades 09 through 12.
Is Waipahu High School a charter school?
Waipahu High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Waipahu High School located in?
Waipahu High School is located in the Urban Honolulu, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Waipahu High School belong to?
Waipahu High School is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $1,462,259,259 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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