Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School, a public high school serving the Kalihi community for over 70 years, has a student population of over 2500. The community is predominately lower socio-economic families with diverse ethnic backgrounds and a smaller number of middle class families. Many students are immigrants who require intensive instruction in English as a second language.
The school has moved toward smaller learning communities with all 9th and 10th grade students in teams. Students in eleventh and twelfth grades are encouraged to select a focused career pathway. There are several integrated vocational programs, including a health academy that was nationally recognized for excellence. The 4x4 block schedule supports an extensive elective program and allows for additional support to students who are behind. There is a strong emphasis on reading, with a program for intensive remediation if needed. In addition, Farrington students excel in both visual and performing arts, and there are many opportunities for students to participate in these areas.
In the spring of 2005, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted Farrington High School a six-year term of accreditation, with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2011.
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City Honolulu
Island Oahu
Zip 96817
Grade From Gr 9
Grade To Gr 12
Contact Person Catherine Payne
Phone # 808 832-3600
Fax # 808 832-3587
Website http://farringtonhighschool.org
Number of Teachers 163
Number of Students 2635
District Name Honolulu
Complex Area Name Farrington-Kaiser-Kalani
Complex Name Farrington
School Code 106
School Name Short Farrington High
Military Impacted No
Wallace Rider Farrington 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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Wallace Rider Farrington 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 ›Wallace Rider Farrington 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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Wallace Rider Farrington 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.
Wallace Rider Farrington 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.
Wallace Rider Farrington High School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Wallace Rider Farrington 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 ›Wallace Rider Farrington 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)
Wallace Rider Farrington 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 ›Wallace Rider Farrington 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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