- Hilo High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waiakea High School (409 vs. 272).
- Waiakea High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Hilo High School (119 vs. 61).
- Hilo High School reported a higher students per counselor than Waiakea High School (258.8:1 vs. 207.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Hilo High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waiakea High School (409 vs. 272).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Hilo High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Waiakea High School (301 vs. 288).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waiakea High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Hilo High School (119 vs. 61).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Hilo High School reported a higher violent incidents than Waiakea High School (32 vs. 28).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Hilo High School reported a higher students per counselor than Waiakea High School (258.8:1 vs. 207.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
25 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Hilo High School
$20,055.66
Waiakea High School
$20,055.66
Local revenue share
Hilo High School
1.3%
Waiakea High School
1.3%
State revenue share
Hilo High School
88%
Waiakea High School
88%
Federal revenue share
Hilo High School
10.7%
Waiakea High School
10.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Hilo High School
33.6%
Waiakea High School
33.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hawaii County
$77,215
Hawaii County
$77,215
Poverty rate
Hawaii County
14.6%
Hawaii County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hawaii County
30.9%
Hawaii County
30.9%
Unemployment rate
Hawaii County
3.2%
Hawaii County
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.