Moving westward from the notable high schools in the state of Alabama, USA TODAY High School Sports turns its attention to Hawaii.
More than just a vacation hotspot, sports play a major role in everyday life on the islands, particularly at the high school level. Countless college and professional stars began their athletic journey somewhere on Hawaii’s eight main islands. Names like Carissa Moore and Michelle Wie West, Al Noga and Sid Fernandez, Marcus Mariota and Tua Tagovailoa, headline an all-star cast.
Like any state across the U.S., the high schools have been an extremely integral part of sports history, setting the stage for the greats from the past and present.
Which high schools in Hawaii are considered the best for athletes in 2026?
According to one study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for “reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school”—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. President Theodore Roosevelt High School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 29
24. Molokai High School (Hoʻolehua)
Total number of sports: 20
23. Sacred Hearts Academy (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 19
22. Waimea High School
Total number of sports: 23
21. Henry J. Kaiser High School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 30
20. Waiakea High School (Hilo)
Total number of sports: 26
19. Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 43
18. Kapa’a High School
Total number of sports: 25
17. Kailua High School
Total number of sports: 27
16. University Laboratory School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 33
15. James Campbell High School (Ewa Beach)
Total number of sports: 29
14. Hilo High School
Total number of sports: 27
13. Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (Wailuku)
Total number of sports: 33
12. Maryknoll School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 21
11. Leilehua High School (Wahiawā)
Total number of sports: 28
10. Kamehameha Schools Hawai’i Campus (Kea’au)
Total number of sports: 20
9. Lahainaluna High School (Lahaina)
Total number of sports: 24
8. Konawaena High School (Kealakekua)
Total number of sports: 25
7. Mililani High School
Total number of sports: 28
6. Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 26
5. Hawai’i Preparatory Academy (Kamuela)
Total number of sports: 25
4. Saint Louis School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 15
3. Kahuku High & Intermediate School
Total number of sports: 27
2. ‘Iolani School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 36
1. Punahou School (Honolulu)
Total number of sports: 21
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: See which Hawaii high schools are the best for athletes in 2026