Waianae High School Explained

Waiʻanae High School
Motto:Hawaiian: I mua mākou {{okina[1]
Motto Translation:We of Waiʻanae move forward
Address:85-251 Farrington Highway
City:Waiʻanae
State:Hawaii
Zipcode:96792
Country:US
Coordinates:21.4552°N -158.1999°W
Campus:Rural
Campus Size:40acres
Fundingtype:Public
Schooltype:high school
Gender:Co-educational
Superintendent:Christina Kishimoto
Principal:Disa Hauge
Teaching Staff:138.00 (2022–23)
Ratio:13.27 (2022–23)
Enrollment:1,831 (2022–23)
Grades:9-12
District:Leeward District
Mascot:Searider
Colors:Red and Blue
Newspaper:Ka Leo O Waiʻanae
Yearbook:Ke Ahe Kai
Athletics:Oahu Interscholastic Association
Rival:Kahuku Red Raiders

Waiʻanae High School is a public, coeducational secondary school in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, on the leeward (western) coast of the island of Oʻahu. The school about 40miles northwest of central Honolulu CDP. Waiʻanae High School is part of the Leeward School District, under the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Campus

The 40acres campus is located at 85-251 Farrington Highway between two census-designated places (CDPs):[2] Mākaha (to the north),[3] and Waiʻanae (to the south).[4] It has a Wainae postal address.[5] Waiʻanae High School is situated on the coastline; the Pacific Ocean is directly west of the campus and Farrington Highway bordering on the east. This location makes it the only high school in the U.S. built on the beach.

The school's football field, which borders the shoreline, is named after the school's first principal, Raymond Torii. The school's annual commencement ceremony is usually held there.

The campus boasts the sculptures Kuikahi by Eli Marozzi and Four Valleys by Ken Shutt.

Academics

Waiʻanae High initiated its self-contained career academy program in 2004. According to the school's website, the academies provide students work-based education in addition to a core college preparatory curriculum. Each of the four career academies has several hundred students enrolled. Groups of teachers serve in teams in each academy.

Notable alumni

Listed alphabetically by last name (year of graduation):

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Our Story - Kaleo o Waiʻanae . Waiʻanae High School . October 19, 2020.
  2. https://www.kaleoowaianae.com/uploads/2/3/1/6/23163752/whs_aerial_loop2_149.jpg See the physical plant
  3. Web site: 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Makaha CDP, HI. U.S. Census Bureau. 2020-10-10.
    2000 Map: Web site: CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: MAKAHA CDP. U.S. Census Bureau. 2020-10-10.
  4. Web site: 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Waianae CDP, HI. U.S. Census Bureau. 2020-10-10.
    2000 Map: Web site: CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: WAIANAE CDP. U.S. Census Bureau. 2020-10-10. - 1 and 2
  5. Web site: Transcript Request Form. Waianae High School. 2020-10-10. 85-251 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792.
  6. Web site: SEARIDER PRODUCTIONS WAIʻANAE HIGH SCHOOL EST. 1993.
  7. News: March 22, 2001. Honolulu Advertiser. Community always there for Waiʻanae High. 2006-06-18.
  8. Web site: Max Holloway 2010 Alum . 2014-01-01.
  9. Web site: Max Holloway UFC Profile. 2014-01-01.
  10. Web site: Yancy Medeiros UFC Bio. 2014-01-01.
  11. Web site: Raquel Paʻaluhi Canuto BJJ Heroes .
  12. Web site: Raquel Paʻaluhi – Invicta Fighting Championships.
  13. News: Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Photo Finish. 2007-06-08.