Hawaii Snapshot
295
Public Schools in Hawaii
22
Colleges in Hawaii
53.6%
Avg Completion Rate
How Hawaii compares
Hawaii
53.64%
National Average
56.52%
Hawaii's avg completion rate is 5.1% lower than the national average.
Hawaii Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Hawaii — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
12 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Jul 31 (prior year)
Homeschool Regulation
Notice plus testing or subjects required
School Choice
No statewide private-school choice program
Per-Pupil Spending
8% above national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7% above national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Hawaii
Hawaii requires school attendance from age 6 through age 18 — a total of 12 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Hawaii, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Jul 31 (prior year).
Homeschool Laws in Hawaii
Hawaii falls in the moderate regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Notice plus testing or subjects required.
- Notice to authorities required: Yes
- Standardized testing required: Yes
- Specific subjects mandated: No
Annual standardized test or alternative assessment
School Choice in Hawaii
Hawaii does not currently operate a statewide private-school choice program (voucher, ESA, or tax credit scholarship).
School Spending & Class Size in Hawaii
Hawaii spends $16,597 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 8% above national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 7% above national avg (14.5).
How Hawaii compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Hawaii?
Mubboo tracks 97 ZIP codes in Hawaii via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Hawaii's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Hawaii's average college completion rate is lower the national average. See the "How Hawaii compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
How fresh is this data?
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Data sources: NCES Common Core of Data, College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →