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'Iolani School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Hawaii
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, Episcopal
  • K-12
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 405 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    After four days of a phased reopening beginning Sept. 21, 2020, where students, faculty and staff had the opportunity to acclimate to new safety precautions and protocols including: daily check-ins on a health app, new traffic patterns, wearing masks and shields as PPE and distanced desks, ‘Iolani School is officially back for on-campus blended operations for the 2020-2021 academic year. Learn More

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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
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    iolani.org
    (808) 943-5355
    563 Kamoku St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
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    About 'Iolani School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Application Fee
    $125
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $25,325
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $59,225
    Received Financial Aid
    28%
    Average Financial Aid
    $12,000
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    ‘Iolani School is a culturally diverse, co-educational, world renowned college-preparatory school founded upon Christian values. Academic excellence and personal growth flourish in an atmosphere that is challenging and competitive, yet caring and nurturing. Through dynamic and personalized instruction, ‘Iolani develops liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for college and ready to use their education to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world.

    Founded in 1863, ‘Iolani has about 2,100 students in grades K-12. New campus additions include a beautiful new residence hall housing 112 students from around the world. A new kindergarten / first grade community focused on biophilic design, a new Science and Innovation Center (STEAM) for K-6 and stunning new performance studios for dance, music and theater. ‘Iolani also recently added a new ESports center featuring state-of-the-art gaming equipment.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1360
    521 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    187 responses
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    Bringing Genome Science to High School Classrooms

    'Iolani School was selected as 1 of only 5 schools in the country to receive the prestigious Edward E. Ford Educational Leadership Grant. 'Iolani is using these funds to develop the first program to bring genome science to Hawaii high school classrooms. 'Iolani develops and shares citizen science experiments around genomics and is facilitating a larger discussion on the issues of bioethics.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.43 responses
    Poll
    93%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.43 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 220 responses
    • Cheerfest
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      15%
    • Graduation
      14%
    • Winterball
      9%
    • Faculty Follies
      8%
    • The Variety Show
      8%
    • Homecoming
      8%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      5%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      7-day
      Top Countries
      China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      4%
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      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      2,150
      96%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.49 responses
      73%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.49 responses
      84%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.49 responses
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      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      11:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      85%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.62 responses
      Poll
      90%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.62 responses
      Poll
      92%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.62 responses

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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Average
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Average
      93%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.70 responses
      74%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.70 responses
      87%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.70 responses

      'Iolani School Reviews

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      My daughter is a Chinese student studying in the US. She received offers from 7 prestigious boarding schools and chose Iolani School in Hawaii. To this day, we made the right decision. She took AP Chemistry, AP Biology and APUSH in 10th grade. AP Chemistry was especially difficult. The teacher offered extra tutoring and encouragement and she got straight As for the year. My daughter tried out for a new sport: wrestling. With her coach's encouragement she persevered two years through pain, tears and failure then won her first competition! When the dorm closed due to the pandemic, a wonderful Iolani teacher who's been teaching at Iolani for 40 years opened his home to host my daughter and another student. They treated my daughter like family. Iolani will reopen in August with ample PPE and protective measures. We are grateful that our daughter's life/education remain stable during these unprecedented times. We value the true spirit of Iolani's One Team!
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      ‘Iolani School is a very supportive community that allows students to discover and develop their talents by providing a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as athletics and clubs related to STEM or community service. The teachers are also very professional, helping students develop their knowledge beyond the class lectures and apply it to real-life situations. Though the amount of class workload might be challenging for some students to complete, it definitely helps them develop time management skills and prepare for college. As a boarding student, I also appreciate the support and efforts of house parents to create a welcoming dorm community. So far, I am enjoying my student life at ‘Iolani!
      What I love about Iolani is the welcoming and inclusive community. I entered as a new student in 9th grade, and from the first day people were so kind and friendly and would even invite me to sit at their lunch tables. The teachers are so supportive and understanding, and are willing to help you whenever you need it. The academic level is high, and the workload is big, but if you manage your time, you can definitely succeed and have time for other extra-curricular activities, like sports, clubs, and academic teams. Overall, the academic and social wellbeing at Iolani is really phenomenal. The boarding program, together with the wide range of activities, provides a well-rounded education for every student at Iolani. I’m so happy I came to this school and I can’t wait to go back!
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