Hawaii Department of Education

Hawaii Department of Education operates 296 schools across Honolulu County serving 170,209 students. The district encompasses 184 elementary schools, 42 middle schools, and 43 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and 11,983 teachers on staff. Current enrollment reflects a 1.7% decrease from the prior year, indicating modest contraction in the student population.

Academic performance metrics align precisely with state averages. Math proficiency stands at 41.0%, matching the Hawaii state average, while reading proficiency is 53.0%, also equivalent to the state benchmark. The graduation rate of 86.0% matches the state average as well. These figures suggest the district performs at parity with other Hawaii districts on standardized measures.

Chronic absenteeism presents a notable consideration at 24.0%, indicating that nearly one-quarter of students miss school at rates that may impact academic progress. This metric warrants attention as persistent absenteeism correlates with lower academic outcomes and graduation rates.

The district's scale as a major suburban education system in Hawaii's most populous county positions it as a significant employer and service provider. The combination of declining enrollment, average academic performance relative to state benchmarks, and elevated chronic absenteeism suggests the district faces typical challenges of large, mature education systems managing demographic shifts while maintaining academic standards.