Best Hawaii high schools for athletes? According to a study, here are the top 25
A Niche study ranks Hawaii's top high schools for athletes in 2026, considering championships, participation, and sports offered.
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.