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Best Public High Schools in Honolulu County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Honolulu County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public high schools serving 36,721 students in Honolulu County, HI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Honolulu County, HI are Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Kalani High School and University Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Honolulu County, HI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Hawaii public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Honolulu County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Hawaii public high schools.
Honolulu County, HI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Hawaii average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Henry J Kaiser High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Hawaii or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high school average of 88% (majority Asian).

Best Public High Schools in Honolulu County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Gr: K-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Kalani High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4680 Kalanianaole Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-7744
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Mililani High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95-1200 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 627-7747
Gr: 9-12 | 2,382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Moanalua High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2825 Ala Ilima St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 837-8455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1120 Nehoa St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,336 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Hookiekie St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,481 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4361 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,227 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Kalaheo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
730 Iliaina St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 254-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Gr: K-12 | 1,924 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Henry J Kaiser High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Lunalilo Home Rd
Honolulu, HI 96825
(808) 394-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Waipahu High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
94-1211 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0222
Gr: 9-12 | 2,538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Kailua High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
451 Ulumanu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
President William Mckinley High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 594-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Aiea High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
98-1276 Ulune St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 North King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 832-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,094 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1818.
Castle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
James Campbell High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
91-980 North Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 689-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Gr: 7-12 | 1,433 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kapolei High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 692-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,836 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Kapolei Charter School By Goodwill Hawaii
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 Lauwiliwili St
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 690-9909
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Leilehua High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 California Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,521 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Olomana School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
42-522 Kalanianaole Hwy
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-7866
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Anuenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Gr: 5-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
46-500 Kuneki St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9175
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Kaimuki High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2705 Kaimuki Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Dreamhouse Ewa Beach
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
91-1245 Franklin D Roosevelt A
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 437-7771
Gr: 6-11 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 733-4999
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Waianae High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-251 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7017
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Gr: 7-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Gr: PK-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Honolulu County, HI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Honolulu County, HI include Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs, Kalani High School and University Laboratory School.
How many public high schools are located in Honolulu County?
35 public high schools are located in Honolulu County.
What is the racial composition of students in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public high schools average of 88% (majority Asian).
Which public high schools in Honolulu County are often viewed compared to one another?

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