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Waiakea High School vs. Hilo High School

Should you attend Waiakea High School or Hilo High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Waiakea High School
155 W Kawili St
Hilo, HI 96720
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Hilo High School
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Waiakea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,217 students in grades 9-12, Waiakea High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12, Hilo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,217 students
1,192 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waiakea High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hilo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waiakea High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilo High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waiakea High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hilo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waiakea High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hilo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#72 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
#202 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waiakea High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hilo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in HI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waiakea High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waiakea High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waiakea High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 50% in HI)
83%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waiakea High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hilo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waiakea High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hilo High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
290
291
Grade 10 Students
331
352
Grade 11 Students
308
286
Grade 12 Students
280
257
Ungraded Students
8
6
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
21%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
26%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waiakea High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hilo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.79
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waiakea High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hilo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waiakea High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hilo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waiakea High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hilo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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