HISFA
Central Maui New Schools
Why The SFA was Created
Background
What is the SFA
The Hawai'i School Facilities Authority (HISFA) is a state agency established in 2020-21 and authorized in 2022-23 to build (1) Preschools, (2) New Schools in Central Maui and (3) Workforce Housing.
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Historically in Hawai'i planning, design and construction of public schools were shared between the Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS). Those functions were consolidated in the DOE for accountability by Act 51 Reinventing Education Act of 2004.
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The idea for a separate HISFA evolved from efforts by legislators dating back to 2013 with the passage of Act 155, a pilot program for the DOE to redevelop three public school land sites in public-private partnerships (P3s) to generate revenue for education. No sites were started by the DOE.
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Further changes are underway. Act 72 (2020) established the HISFA. Act 271 (2021) clarified HISFA powers and responsibilities. Act 61 (2023) authorized the HISFA board to appoint the executive director.
Why Central Maui
Central Maui is positioned to receive additional classroom capacity throughout the region to address the issue of overcrowded facilities serving a growing student demand. These existing issues were exacerbated by the catastrophic Lahaina Wildfire, which effectively displaced thousands of Hawaiian families from West Maui to seek housing options throughout the State and furthered the shortage of school facility capacity. ​
Central Maui By the Numbers
Current Enrollment:​
Intermediate Schools:
2076
High Schools:
3253
Current Capacity:​
Intermediate Schools:
1881
High Schools:
2867
* calculations from 2023 school year
Current capacity conditions suggest that additional intermediate and high school classrooms are needed now*​*:​
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Intermediate School: Short by 10 Classrooms
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​High School: Short by 21 Classrooms​
** calculations assume 18 kids per classroom