Moanalua High School

The Hawaii Department of Education ranks Moanalua High School as one of the best schools in the state. It offers a full public education for students in grades 9 through 12. The school has about 1,900 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. It is known for its tough curriculum and award-winning music programs. It is one of the best schools for getting ready for college, with a strong Advanced Placement® program that 47% of students take part in, and it is one of the best high school in Hawaii. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 91% of them are minorities, and 24% of them are considered economically disadvantaged. The performance data shows that students are doing very well, with a 70% proficiency rate in reading and a 29% proficiency rate in math. Students also take the SAT and ACT to help them get ready for college. Moanalua High School is one of the most well-known schools in Honolulu. It spends about $13,600 per student and is known for promoting a culture of excellence and academic discipline.

Recently, Moanalua High School's symphony orchestra reached a historic milestone when they were asked to play at a prestigious national music festival in early 2026. This showed off the program's top-notch technical skill. The school's newly renovated digital media and music production suites are also helping. They give students access to industry-standard equipment for the 2025–2026 school year. The Moanalua Athletics Department also recently celebrated several student-athletes signing National Letters of Intent to play sports at the college level. These sports included volleyball and tennis.

Q1. Are there chances to improve students teamwork skills?

Ans. Yes, group projects, clubs, and sports help students work together and talk to each other clearly.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Moanalua High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q4. Does Moanalua High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. How does Moanalua High School keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.