Gov. Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Gov. Wallace Rider Farrington High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1564 N King St,  Honolulu, HI
Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood
Hawaii Department Of Education
3.8
4.6
2,238 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
59%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
73%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
35.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
1
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
26.5%
State Average
38%
Science
32.2%
State Average
39.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
210:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
55.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
33.4%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic
4.4%
White
<1%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Hawaii at Manoa 587 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 295 Students
University of Hawaii - West Oahu 194 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 191 Students
Kapi'olani Community College 190 Students
Chaminade University of Honolulu 181 Students
University of Washington 163 Students
Honolulu Community College 162 Students
University of San Francisco 159 Students
Seattle University 158 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 129 Students
Business 101 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Biology 53 Students
Computer Science 47 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 45 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 38 Students
Hospitality and Tourism Management 38 Students
Accounting 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 451 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/6/2024
My best experience with this school is how you would have to apply yourself to your work. It's amazing if you are looking forward to strive and learn. The teachers are engaged and are willing to help out with any issues you may have.
4.0 Senior
12/8/2023
Overall Gov. Wallace Rider Farrington High School is a pretty nice school, even if it may not be as large or contain the income, this school does have a great school spirit.
5.0 Senior
10/21/2023
I think Farrington High School is a very good school in education, diversity, and school spirit. It is a very fun, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone is proud to be a student of Farrington. Some of the things that I don't like about the school is that most of the bathrooms are closed and the ones that are opened are kind of busted up with broken locks and sinks. But, overall I believe the school is very fun and amazing and I am proud to be a Farrington student.
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4.6 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
12/20/2024
SAGADRACA, , DAISY MARIE. I WENT TO CHURCH THERE ONCE
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5.0 other
7/25/2015
I feel this way about this school because I have had family members that graduated from there and was successful in their lives after graduation.
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5.0 other
7/11/2012
Reflecting in the late 80's and 90's, Ive had the best teachers and support from this high school. There was the negative stigma of attending a public school that is located in the low income portion of the city. But the quality of teachers and support staff on the campus enabled the Farrington stud...
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4.0 student
4/2/2008
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