Schools in Hilo
Hilo's school picture is genuinely mixed, and this record discloses this directly rather than resolving it to one clean narrative.
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Learn moreA favorable general characterization
One cited source described Hilo's public schools as generally 'above average.'
A less favorable granular grade
A separate source cited an average 'D+' SchoolGrade for Hilo schools, with a real, disclosed low absolute proficiency rate (~29% actual vs. ~24% projected).
Hilo High School's real, disclosed low national ranking
Hilo High School was cited at approximately #7,392 in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 National Rankings.
Key takeaways
- General characterizations of Hilo schools run favorable, but granular grades run genuinely lower.
- Hilo High School's cited national ranking runs real and disclosed low.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and performance data directly with the Hawaii Department of Education.
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