You’ll Want To Stay Far Away From This Abandoned School In Hawaii That’s Rumored To Be Haunted

When people move on and industry crumbles, the remains are often abandoned amid the landscape and Hawaii is no exception. In fact, you’ll find countless abandoned destinations across the Hawaiian Islands, from once-legendary resorts and telegraph stations to sugar mills and roads. Today, however, we’re looking at one of the state's most fascinating abandoned locales: an old Maui High School haunted house that is not only staggeringly beautiful but rumored to be a haunted place in Hawaii as well. Read on to learn more about one of the most interesting haunted places in Maui.

Founded in 1913, early students arrived at this public high school school via either horse and buggy or the now-defunct Kahului Railroad.

In the early days of its existence, the Maui High School was considered a man-made wonder in Hawaii.

Nestled in Hamakuapoko, Maui, a sugarcane plantation town, Maui High School was in operation until 1972 when the school moved to its new location in Kahului.

Much of the campus was lost to bulldozers and fires over the years, but what still stands is hauntingly beautiful. It's one of the lesser-known haunted places in Hawaii.

The old school site, which includes the campus’ centerpiece administration building built in 1921, has since fallen into disrepair. By 2003, overgrown greenery all but obscured the arches and spires.

This historic house in Hawaii was nominated to the State and National Register of Historic Places, and work to restore the campus was started in 2004 by various community organizations who have worked hard to make sure the site is well-maintained.

While the façade could be repaired, the rumors surrounding this abandoned site live on.

You see, local legend has it that the Old Maui High School is the setting of a Hawaii paranormal story.

Legend has it that "choking ghosts" used to accost students who were skipping class.

The ghost of a girl crying inside the boarded-up high school bathroom has also been reported, further adding to the narrative of this spot being one of the most haunted places in Hawaii.

Hamakuapoko is said to be haunted by spirits from the area’s missionary and plantation days.

Once home to a bustling academic community, the school’s only current residents are the spirits of those who once passed through here returning to call this place home in the afterlife.

Well, what do you think? Is this a real high school haunted house? If you haven't been here before, would you? Do you agree that abandoned places in Hawaii can be both haunting and beautiful at the same time? We'd love to read about your experiences and thoughts in the comments below!

There is something strangely beautiful about man-made structures being taken back by the land, wouldn’t you agree? Even on the most populated island, you’ll find countless abandoned structures, eight of which can be visited on this cool abandoned road trip in Hawaii. And if you're looking for some fun outdoor adventures, then check out AllTrailsPlus.

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