Kaimuki High School

2705 Kaimuki Avenue

School District

Hawaii Department Of Education
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 26, 2024

I rated Kaimuki HS 4 stars because every school always has room for improvement. Kaimuki has a drastically dropped in enrollment, therefore, each student gets more attention, which is a great thing! The class sizes are smaller, yet the campus is spacious. Kaimuki offers that one-on-one learning due to the student to teacher ratio. Some teachers will make calls to let you know your child's whereabouts or concerns, some will not, which is common now days, so it's imperative you keep up with your child's wellbeing, and every other item going on with them. Kaimuki is listed with low scores but that's not the case with the student's education level. The low scores are caused mainly by Kaimuki HS being the top school with the highest amount of ESL Students. Kaimuki is currently restructuring their curriculum, and the Board of Education hopes to reflect actual education level scores. Kaimuki has always been extremely talented in all sports, winning many Championships in their division. Kaimuki has an amazing Theatre Program who performs plays throughout the year for both the school and the Public. I do not regret pulling my son out of a private school to attend Kaimuki, he has built relationships and has gained humbling characteristics that isn't taught in the classroom. Kaimuki students are very humble, extremely kind and takes very good care of each other.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2021

This is a small school, that tries its best. The student population is known by all the staff, and cared for deeply. The school is like a family that looks after each other.I would recommend Kaimuki High School to anyone who is not only lives in the neighborhood, but to people who want to have their child have a more personalized education. Parent involvement is very welcome, and encouraged.
Submitted by student on February 21, 2020

I feel that overall the students here are really kind, and when you get to know them, they are like family. I also feel that the academies are a little rude as they are higher class academies and lower class academies. STEAM would rank as high attendance and gpa, and hospitality 2nd. I feel that being in an academy where people can look down on you is a little sad. But in terms of education and friendships, they are all the same, and will pass you if you try your best. This school may seem like they don't have money, but that is because they don't ask for things like other high income schools do. Me transferring from Kaimuki Middle, to this school, I feel that they don't expect us to bring in different materials that are costly for us and the school. Tutors are not usually needed, as the school doesn't force the students to work super hard.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

GREAT THANKS TO THE ADMIN TEAM . The teachers are great there and they are very supportive and caring
Submitted by parent on November 13, 2012

Looks like the school could use MORE PARENT VOLUNTEERS... Stop complaining Moms/Dads-- and support your kids by being more involved in establishing positive solutions than griping
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2011

When a counselor made an inappropriate conversation with my daughter the school lashed out at my family and tried to have me arrested. Instead of addressing the issue. Needless to say, they cannot handle criticism. I was never arrested and reported the incident to the Board of Education. hey did however cause my daughter to endure three days of foster care because of this. It was a traumatic experience for her.