Kohala High School School Improvement Status

Summary of Progress

Kohala High School is committed to providing an engaging, meaningful and rigorous program for students within a standards based grading environment and Academy School Framework.

The school has a strong academic core program and offers a range of college courses within the daily schedule. Through the Academy of Sustainability, Kohala High utilizes Career and Technical Courses in Criminal Justice, Residential and Commercial Construction, Entrepreneurship and Natural Resources to engage and connect student learning to real life experiences. Culinary, Music and Fine Arts complement  the elective program. Online classes are available to help individualize and expand upon students’ learning options.

Kohala High hosts extracurricular programs that include athletics, clubs and activities that support student growth beyond the classroom. Partnerships with community organizations enrich students’ extracurricular life through internships and programs such as sustainable farming, industrial arts, health and education.

Tutorial support if provided after school, evenings and during interim periods. A Summer Bridge program and Freshman Seminar course assist in the transition for incoming 9th graders.

With strong supports, enrichment opportunities and off campus connections, students at Kohala High School are empowered with the knowledge and skills they need to create the future they envision.