Kahuku High & Intermediate

What Kahuku High & Intermediate does

Kahuku High and Intermediate School (KHIS) is a public K-12 institution serving grades 7-12 in Kahuku on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. It is owned and operated by the Hawaii State Department of Education, with Principal Walter Santiago as the chief executive. The school enrolls students from the Kahuku/North Shore catchment area through the Hawaii DOE registration system and delivers a comprehensive academic program supplemented by Career and Technical Education pathways (Health Services, Culinary Arts, Agriculture, Business Education, JROTC), the AVID college-readiness curriculum, Hawaiian language and Kaiapuni immersion programs, and a College & Career Center. Athletics are a defining surface area, with a nationally ranked football program producing professional athletes (including NFL players and Olympic medalists), and additional sports spanning wrestling, judo, water polo, volleyball, basketball, and track and field.

The core technology stack is composed of standard, non-proprietary educational software: Infinite Campus (student information system) for grades, attendance, and parent messaging; Google Classroom for instruction; ETrition (rolled out 2018) and Accu-Scan Meal Tracker for cafeteria operations; and an Edlio-powered website for communications. Supporting services include a student meal program, school bus transportation ($72/quarter round trip), transcript processing ($3 per transcript for alumni), and the 21st Century Program for before-/after-school and summer enrichment. Community partnerships are central to operations: Pacific American Foundation leads the Community Schools initiative, a local clinic and hospital support the on-campus Health Academy, and additional partners include Turtle Bay Resort, the district park, the North Shore Ocean Education Coalition, and Project Grad.

The revenue model is principally government-funded through Hawaii DOE allocations, including Title I and operational budgets. Transaction-fee streams from meals, transportation, and transcripts contribute ancillary revenue, and donations flow through Friends of KHIS and DonorsChoose. Ancillary pricing is publicly disclosed (2024-2025 bus passes, 2018-19 meal pricing, free/cash/check transcript fees). KHIS holds no proprietary patents or trademarks, raises no outside funding, and has no subsidiaries. The school is FERPA-compliant and operates as an equal opportunity provider under Hawaii DOE policy.

Name

Kahuku High & Intermediate

Legal name

Kahuku High and Intermediate School

Website

https://kahukuhigh.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kahuku High and Intermediate School (KHIS) is a public grades 7-12 school on Oahu's North Shore, operated by the Hawaii DOE, serving local students with academics, CTE pathways, AVID, athletics, meals, and transportation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• Career technical education
• College readiness programs
• Athletic programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kahuku

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Primary funding through Hawaii State Department of Education, including operational budgets, Title I funding, and state education allocations.
2. Student Meal Program: Cafeteria services providing hot meals during lunch period with MealTracker payment system. Includes free and reduced-price meal programs.
3. Transcript Fees: Transcript request processing fees: free for current students, $3.00 per transcript for former students with in-person pickup option.
4. School Bus Transportation: Quarterly bus passes: Round Trip $72.00, One Way $36.00, Replacement Pass $5.00. Revenue supports transportation operations.
5. Donations and Grants: Gifts, donations, and grants through Friends of Kahuku High & Intermediate School. Teachers also request funding through donorschoose.org.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kahuku High & Intermediate provides free public secondary education for grades 7 through 12 to students residing within its North Shore Oahu service area. The school delivers a comprehensive program including core academic courses, career and technical education pathways, athletics, arts, and college and career counseling to prepare students for postsecondary opportunities.

Product overview

Kahuku High & Intermediate School offers a comprehensive educational platform serving students in grades 7-12. The school's core offerings include CTE programs (Health Services, Culinary Arts, Agriculture, Business, JROTC), AVID college readiness program, athletics, and College & Career Center services. The school utilizes Infinite Campus for student information management and the Edlio-powered website for communications. Supporting services include student meals (ETrition system), transportation, and the 21st Century extended learning program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Academic Education (Grades 7-12) Tuition-free public school academic instruction for students in grades 7-12 residing in the North Shore Oahu attendance area, covering core subjects and graduation requirements.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Vocational and technical education pathways preparing students for direct workforce entry or further training after high school.
• Athletic Programs School-sponsored interscholastic athletic teams and competitions available to enrolled students.
• School Meal Program Daily school breakfast and lunch service offered to enrolled students through the school cafeteria, with paid meal pricing for students not qualifying for free meals.
• School Transportation Daily school bus transportation provided to students within the school service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 national contest recognitions - more than any other public school in Hawaii
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pacific American Foundation (PAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Partnership with Pacific American Foundation as Lead Agency for the Community Schools initiative. PAF supports the school's Community Schools Coordinator position to coordinate community resources and services for students and families. Kalina Kai Mead serves as Community Schools Support contact at PAF.
• District Park / Parks and Recreation ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool has developed partnerships with the district park through Parks and Recreation Programs to share space with KHIS courses and activities.
• Local Clinic and HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool has partnered with the local clinic and hospital to establish and support the KHIS Health Academy, which includes a community clinic on campus.
• Turtle Bay ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurtle Bay Resort provides activities for students and teachers to build awareness of the ocean environment in the community.
• North Shore Ocean Education CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition provides activities for both students and teachers to build awareness of the ocean environment in the community.
• Project GradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Grad supports the school's programs and fosters family practices.
• DVR and Workplace ReadinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnects with various businesses in the school area to support students and school pride through workplace readiness programs.
• Hawaii Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHIS is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education system, receiving funding, oversight, and administrative support through DOE policies and programs including Title I, food services, and transportation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mid-Pacific Institute: Private K-12 school in Honolulu offering IB programs, arts, and athletics. Broader incumbent that competes for Hawaii students seeking college-prep pathways that KHIS aims to deliver through AVID and CTE.
• 'Iolani School: Top-ranked private K-12 school in Honolulu known for athletics, arts, and college placement. Competes with KHIS for top students and national visibility, especially in football and arts.
• Punahou School: Elite private K-12 school in Honolulu with nationally recognized programs and a distinguished alumni base. Broader incumbent offering a premium alternative for Hawaii families, including those in Kahuku's catchment area.
• Kamehameha Schools: Large private K-12 institution in Hawaii with significantly greater endowment and resources, offering college-prep and Hawaiian cultural programs. Broader incumbent competing for the same Hawaiian student population with greater financial capacity.

Direct peers

• Mililani High School: Large Hawaii DOE public high school serving central Oahu with comparable CTE, athletics, and AVID programs. Directly comparable public high school competitor for North Shore student enrollment and statewide academic standing.
• Roosevelt High School: Hawaii DOE public high school with comprehensive CTE, athletics, and IB-like programs. Direct peer operating under the same DOE funding structure on Oahu.
• Campbell High School: Hawaii DOE public high school in West Oahu with similar comprehensive offerings including athletics, CTE, and college/career counseling. Direct public school peer competing in the same statewide recognition and enrollment pool.
• Moanalua High School: Hawaii DOE public high school in metropolitan Honolulu with strong athletics and academic reputation. Direct peer competing for college-bound Oahu students and national recognition.
• Farrington High School: Hawaii DOE public high school in urban Honolulu with comparable CTE, JROTC, athletics, and college/career programs. Direct public school peer competing for statewide recognition.
• Waipahu High School: Hawaii DOE public high school known for strong athletics, CTE pathways, and college readiness programs including AVID. Direct peer with similar community-based funding model and student demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KahukuHighInter
• Facebookfacebook.com/kahukuhis

Compliance3 records

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