Kihei Charter School is a public charter school located in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. Founded in 2001, Kihei Charter has been the only high school in Kihei, though Kihei High School, a long-delayed Hawaii Department of Education school, is under construction.
Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kihei Charter 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 31% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kihei Charter School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
'Innovate and Educate'
School Rankings
Kihei Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kihei Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
24%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
11%
Hawaiian
6%
25%
Two or more races
4%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kihei Charter School's ranking?
Kihei Charter School is ranked #160 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kihei Charter School often compared to?
Kihei Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kihei Elementary School, Kamalii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kihei Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kihei Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kihei Charter School?
676 students attend Kihei Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kihei Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kihei Charter School?
Kihei Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kihei Charter School offer ?
Kihei Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kihei Charter School part of?
Kihei Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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