C+

School Score

Average

55/100

Honolulu, Hawaii · 2022-23

Hawaii Public Schools

Serving 175,000 students in 295 schools, Hawaii Public Schools tracks near US averages. Math: 26% · Reading: 38% · Graduation: 86%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

26%

District-wide

— 0.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

38%

District-wide

↑ 9.0% vs US

Graduation rate

86%

4-year

Enrollment

175,000

295 schools

Hawaii proficiency

26% / 38%

"Hawaii Public Schools students reached 26% math proficiency and 38% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 17% / 23% state averages."

Source: NCES + Hawaii DOE

Graduation rate

86%

"Hawaii Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 86%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$17,661

"Hawaii Public Schools spends $17,661 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Hawaii Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Hawaii Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

26%

here

17%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 0%

Reading proficiency

38%

here

23%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 31%

Graduation rate

86%

here

86%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 1%

Student-teacher ratio

16:1

here

16:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↑ 4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

53.5%

here

53.5%

state

52.1%

US avg

Top schools in Hawaii Public Schools

Notable schools in this district we track.

1
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Grades 9-12 · comprehensive · 1,080 students
B+

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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People also ask about Hawaii Public Schools

Is Hawaii Public Schools a good school district?▾

Hawaii Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 55/100 (C+, Average). It tracks near US averages, with 26% math and 38% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Hawaii Public Schools?▾

Hawaii Public Schools operates 295 public schools serving 175,000 students in and around Honolulu, Hawaii.

What is Hawaii Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Hawaii Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 86%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Hawaii Public Schools spend per student?▾

Hawaii Public Schools spends approximately $17,661 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Hawaii Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Hawaii Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.