King Kekaulike High School was established in September 1995 with 383 freshman students from the communities of Haiku, Kula, Makawao, Paia, and Pukalani. As the lead Class of 1999, the eighth graders at Kalama Intermediate School selected the final version of the school's vision that follows:
"Majestically, on the slopes of Haleakala, King Kekaulike High School strives in unity for excellence in learning, leading and living to enrich, empower, and elevate our students, our community, and our world."
They also determined the school colors, black for Kekaulike's thunder and teal for the blue sky above the green land, and the nickname of Na Ali'i (The Royal Chiefs) in honor of Kekaulike who ruled from 1700 - 1736. The motto, Kulia I Ka Nu'u, means to strive for the summit.
From the opening of its doors, King Kekaulike provided a comprehensive academic program including English for second language learners, special education, special motivation, gifted and talented, technology education, and a comprehensive guidance program through weekly Advisory classes. A full range of co-curricular activities and athletics was offered. A Hawaiian Language Immersion Program was launched in 1997 and every Hawaiian Immersion Senior Class participates in both the Kula Kaiapuni o Maui graduation as well as the traditional school commencement ceremony.
In the spring, the staff, parents and community surprised the students with a "Students are Special Day". During Homecoming Week, the students coordinated fund-raising events and donated the proceeds to their favorite charities. Students in business courses coordinated a Charity Walk and were able to donate $6,000 to the Make a Wish, Keiki's Dream organization. The Parent Teacher Students Association (PTSA) coordinated the Reflections program, Campus Beautification, Kick Butts Day, Becca's Closet (collecting donated formal wear so all students can attend their proms and banquets) and Grad Night, an all-night alcohol-free event for graduates.
During the 2004-2005 school year, a Design Team was created to develop King Kekaulike High School's redesign structures and strategies to increase student achievement. This Design Program laid the foundation for Smaller Learning Communities such as 9th and 10th grade "houses" and 11th/12th grade career pathways where teachers and staff collaborate with each other within professional learning communities to provide rigorous, relevant and personalized learning for all students. In April 2005, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges granted King Kekaulike High School a six-year term of accreditation with a mid-term review, expiring on June 30, 2011.
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City Pukalani
Island Maui
Zip 96768
Grade From Gr 9
Grade To Gr 12
Contact Person Susan Scofield
Phone # 808 573-8710
Fax # 808 573-2231
Website http://165.248.215.101/Pages/Main%20Page.htm
Number of Teachers 104
Number of Students 1331
District Name Maui
Complex Area Name Baldwin-Kekaulike-Maui
Complex Name Kekaulike
School Code 435
School Name Short Kekaulike High
Military Impacted No
King Kekaulike 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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King Kekaulike 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 ›King Kekaulike 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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King Kekaulike 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.
King Kekaulike 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.
King Kekaulike High School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›King Kekaulike 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 ›King Kekaulike 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)
King Kekaulike 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 ›King Kekaulike 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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