Hawaii
The best Hawaii high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
Hawaii high school sports have been the starting point for countless legendary athletes.
Names like Clarence “Buster” Crabbe, Duke Kahanamoku and Jackie Pung are part of the historical storylines, alongside more recent stars such as Michelle Wie West, Jocelyn Alo, Marcus Mariota, Manti Te’o and emerging talents like Dillion Gabriel.
Simply put, Hawaii stands out as one of America’s best states for producing elite student-athletes at the high school level.
Which Hawaii high schools are currently the best for athletes?
According to one study, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for “reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school”—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Pearl-City High School
Total number of sports: 30
24. Kapa’a High School
Total number of sports: 25
23. Sacred Hearts Academy (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 19
22. Molokai High School (Hoʻolehua)
Total number of sports: 21
21. University Laboratory School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 32
20. Hawai’i Preparatory Academy (Kamuela)
Total number of sports: 25
19. James Campbell High School (Ewa Beach)
Total number of sports: 30
18. Henry J. Kaiser High School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 30
17. Kailua High School
Total number of sports: 28
16. Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 43
15. Waiakea High School (Hilo)
Total number of sports: 26
14. Waimea High School
Total number of sports: 25
13. Hilo High School
Total number of sports: 28
12. Maryknoll School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 21
11. Leilehua High School (Wahiawā)
Total number of sports: 30
10. Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (Wailuku)
Total number of sports: 30
9. Lahainaluna High School (Lahaina)
Total number of sports: 24
8. Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i Campus (Kea’au)
Total number of sports: 22
7. Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 22
6. Mililani High School
Total number of sports: 28
5. Konawaena High School (Kealakekua)
Total number of sports: 28
4. ‘Iolani School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 36
3. Saint Louis School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 15
2. Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Total number of sports: 26
1. Punahou School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 21
Data via Niche survey statistics