Serving 78 students in grades 7-12, Olomana School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olomana School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olomana School's student population of 78 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Olomana School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olomana School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
24%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
6%
11%
Hawaiian
57%
25%
Two or more races
13%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olomana School's ranking?
Olomana School is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Olomana School?
The graduation rate of Olomana School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Olomana School?
78 students attend Olomana School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Olomana School students are Hawaiian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olomana School?
Olomana School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olomana School offer ?
Olomana School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olomana School part of?
Olomana School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students (Events)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day (Events)
August 05, 2025 (Tuesday)
Fall Break (Events)
October 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students (Events)
May 28, 2026 (Thursday)
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