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Kalani High School

4680 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, 96821

About Kalani High School

Kalani High School is one of the best schools in Honolulu. It is a top public high school for grades 9 through 12. It has about 1,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1. The school is well-known for its tough academics, especially its Advanced Placement® program, which has a high participation rate of 54%, and it is one of the best high school in Hawaii. Ninety-two percent of the students are from minority groups, and nineteen percent of the students come from low-income families. The school is known for its high academic standards, with a 72% proficiency rate in Reading and a 45% proficiency rate in Math. Students are strongly encouraged to take the SAT and ACT tests so that the school can keep up its tradition of sending a lot of students to college. Kalani High School is one of the best schools in the state. It is in a desirable residential area and is known for its consistent academic success, wide range of extracurricular activities, and a community-driven environment that helps students succeed.

Kalani High School Contact Information

Address

4680 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, 96821

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Phone

(808) 377-7744

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 72% in Reading.
83
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1375
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 50 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kalani High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM to 1:57 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.71%
Asian 56.36%
Hispanic 8.8%
Black 0.51%
Two+ Races 21.16%
Native Am. 0.07%
White
7.71%
Asian
56.36%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
0.51%
Two+ Races
21.16%
Native Am.
0.07%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1375
45.02%
619 Female
54.98%
756 Male

Student Population

1375 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

229 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

After a successful winter season in which they won several first-place medals at regional diving and swimming championships, Kalani High School recently celebrated the selection of its 2026 class of student athletes for the OIA East All-Star teams. Team 3008, the school's internationally known robotics team, is also getting ready for the 2026 regional competition season. They are doing this by building a new robot with advanced sensor integration. This semester, the campus has also started a "College and Career Center" program just for seniors to help them with their FAFSA applications and find scholarships.

FAQ

Q1. Does Kalani High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Kalani High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Q3. Are there ways to get better at school?

Ans. Yes, advanced classes and projects make students work hard in school and think for themselves.

Q4. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q5. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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