Established in 1951, James B. Castle High School serves a community of about 50,000 people from Kaneohe to Kualoa. Castle's complex consists of Castle High School, King Intermediate, and eight elementary schools--Ahuimanu, Heeia, Kahaluu, Kaneohe, Kapunahala, Parker, Puohala, and Waiahole. Castle has a student population of approximately 1800 in grades 9-12.
The school has strong support from the community and maintains several partnerships--Parent Partnership association, University of Hawaii's Masters in Education in Teaching (MET) program, Windward Community College, Castle Medical Center, and Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel. Castle's Performing Arts Center, with theatre, dance, and music, draws students from many areas of the island. The Marine Corps Junior ROTC program in the only one in the State. Castle is also a member of the Oahu Interscholastic Association and students participate in a multitude of sports activities at either the Junior Varsity or Varsity level. The student activities program-- schoolwide, class level participation, and clubs--provides additional co-curricula activities for students. Technology is emphasized, helping students and staff utilize hardware and software as tools for learning, as well as learning to maintain the hardware and develop programs.
James B. Castle High School was accredited in 1999 by the Western Association of School and Colleges for a period of 6 years, and adopted School/Community-Based Management in 1994.
Shrink ΔAddress 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Drive
City Kaneohe
Island Oahu
Zip 96744
Grade From Gr 9
Grade To Gr 12
Contact Person Meredith Maeda
Phone # 808 233-5600
Fax # 808 233-5623
Website http://castlehs.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 135
Number of Students 1480
District Name Windward
Complex Area Name Castle-Kahuku
Complex Name Castle
School Code 301
School Name Short Castle High
Military Impacted No
James B. Castle High School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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James B. Castle High School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›James B. Castle High School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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James B. Castle High School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
James B. Castle High School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
James B. Castle High School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›James B. Castle High School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›James B. Castle High School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
James B. Castle High School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›James B. Castle High School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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