[2] Kaupō is located along the southeastern shore of Maui, west of Kīpahulu along the Kahikinui coastline.

The Kahikinui Forest Reserve is located in the area,[3] as well as a section of Haleakalā National Park.

[4] Kaupō is connected to the rest of the island via the Pi'ilani Highway (Hawaii Route 31).

[6] Residents are served by public schools of the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE).

The school reopened in circa 1982 as some landslides that happened that year obstructed the road to Hana.