History
The high school established its 9th grade class first in 1997. Each year the subsequent grades were added, and the campus enlarged, to accommodate the first graduating class in 2001. A football stadium was added in 2003.
The school was built on 50 acres (200,000 m2) in the Kealakehe ahupuaa (traditional land division) at coordinates 19°40′13″N 155°59′53″W / 19.67028°N 155.99806°W / 19.67028; -155.99806Coordinates: 19°40′13″N 155°59′53″W / 19.67028°N 155.99806°W / 19.67028; -155.99806, on the slope of Hualālai. Kealakehe Intermediate School and Kealakehe Elementary School are also located nearby. The Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park and Honokōhau Harbour are downhill from the schools. The name means "the winding path" in the Hawaiian Language.
Kealakehe High School has been led by Principal Wilfred Murakami throughout its history. Kealakehe High Schools' rival is Konawaena High School.
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