ʻĀina Haina facts for kids
ʻĀina Haina is a community located in the state of Hawaiʻi, United States. It is part of the City & County of Honolulu. This neighborhood is found on the island of Oʻahu.
ʻĀina Haina is a residential area. It was built around Kalanianaole Highway. The community is located east of famous places like Waikīkī and Diamond Head.
The name ʻĀina Haina has a special meaning. In the Hawaiian language, it means "Hind's Land". The area was named after Robert Hind. He was a local dairy farmer and owned the Hind-Clarke Dairy. A main street in the community, Hind Drive, is also named after him.
ʻĀina Haina is home to two elementary schools. It also has a shopping center where people can buy things.
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About the Community
ʻĀina Haina is a planned community. It offers homes, schools, and places to shop. It is a quiet place for families to live.
Census Information
The U.S. Census Bureau helps count people and define areas. In 2000, ʻĀina Haina was part of the urban Honolulu area. This area was called a "census-designated place." For the 2010 census, a new area was created. This new area was named East Honolulu. ʻĀina Haina is now part of East Honolulu.
Education in ʻĀina Haina
The Hawaii Department of Education manages public schools in the state.
Local Schools
Aina Haina Elementary School is the public elementary school in the community. It serves the younger students.
Holy Nativity School is another elementary school. It is a private school run by The Church of the Holy Nativity.
The Honolulu Waldorf School once had a high school here. However, it stopped accepting new students in 2019. It closed completely in 2020.
Public Library
The Hawaii State Public Library System provides library services. The Aina Haina Public Library is located in the community. It offers books and resources for everyone.
