What grades does Waiakea High School serve?

Waiakea High School is a High school serving students in Hilo, HI. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Waiakea High School located?

Waiakea High School is located at Hilo, HI in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waiakea High School?

Waiakea High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What schools are in Hilo, HI?

Hilo, HI is served by the local school district. Waiakea High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Waiakea High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Hilo, Hawaii|Hawaii Department of Education|Last audited: Not yet synced

Hilo, HI 96720

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,217

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Hawaii Department of Education

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.0%

Phone

(808)974-4888

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

75-79%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Graduation Rate

90%

Chronic Absenteeism

14.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

9 courses offered

Dual Enrollment

Athletics

26 sports offered

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1

Near average in HI

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,056

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 88%Local 1%

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,183

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, May 25, 2026

Holiday

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

Holiday

Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Last Day of School

Event

Full School Calendar 2025-26

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 1, 2025	Holiday Labor Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 19, 2025	Ohana Fair	Event	—
Wed, Oct 8, 2025	Student Centered Conferences YBR Tracks	meeting	—
Wed, Oct 29, 2025	Student Centered Conferences Green Track	meeting	—
Tue, Nov 11, 2025	Holiday Veterans' Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 27, 2025	Holiday Thanksgiving Weekend	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 22, 2025	Winter Break Merry Christmas	Break	—
Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Holiday Happy New Year	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 5, 2026	Teachers' Institute Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Holiday Martin Luther King, Jr.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Holiday Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 26, 2026	Holiday Kuhio Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Apr 3, 2026	Holiday Good Friday	Holiday	—
Fri, May 1, 2026	Spring Program YB Tracks	Event	—
Mon, May 25, 2026	Holiday Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Thu, Jun 11, 2026	Holiday Kamehameha Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 23, 2026	Last Day of School	Event	—

Showing 17 events for the 2025-26 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Waiakea High School

Waiakea High School has a total enrollment of 1,217 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Hilo, HI.