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'Iolani School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Hawaii
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Episcopal
  • K-12
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 313 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A
    Address
    563 Kamoku St
    Honolulu, HI 96826
    Telephone
    (808) 949-5355
    Website
    iolani.org

    Applying

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

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $24,375
    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)
    $57,000
    Received Financial Aid
    24%
    Average Financial Aid
    $9,900
    From 'Iolani School

    Iolani School is a coeducational, college-preparatory school for grades K - 12 founded upon Christian principles, with boarding for grades 9 - 12. Its mission is to develop liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for higher education and for responsible moral citizenship.

    Founded in 1863, 'Iolani School has grown to include approximately 2,000 students, with roughly 1,365 in grades 7 - 12. A boarding program and residential hall with a capacity for 112 students is now open. The school also opened a new K - 1 Community featuring large, open classrooms and a natural playground that encourages imagination and creativity. There are 209 faculty and administrators with 76% of Upper School faculty holding advanced degrees.

    A world-recognized college preparatory school, 'Iolani School was recently profiled on Newsweek.com as a Private School of Distinction.

    https://www.newsweek.com/insights/private-schools-distinction-2018/iolani-school

    'Iolani School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1350
    409 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    157 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.31 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.31 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 169 responses
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    • Cheerfest
      19%
    • Spirit Week
      17%
    • Graduation
      15%
    • Faculty Follies
      9%
    • The Variety Show
      9%
    • Winterball
      8%
    • Burning of the I
      7%

      Students

      Diversity
      A
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      1,999
      95%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.37 responses
      73%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.37 responses
      81%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.37 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      9:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      82%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.50 responses
      Poll
      88%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.50 responses
      Poll
      90%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.50 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      Average
      Boys Athletic Participation
      Average
      91%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.58 responses
      71%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.58 responses
      84%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.58 responses

      'Iolani School Reviews

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      This school has prepared me well for college through its rigorous classes, welcoming atmosphere, and school spirit. It has made all the difference in my life and has prepared me for challenges that I am yet to face. The school works to provide for all of its student’s needs academically, socially, and creatively. The teachers advocate for your success, and more than anything your development as a community leader. Go Raiders!
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      Iolani School’s academics is top-notch. The teachers are quirky and unique, there are a wide range of resources available to students, and the curriculum is top-notch. If I have one complaint, it would be the homework load. Sometimes it is a little too much. However, I have heard many students say that college is easy compared to Iolani, so it can be a good thing. The STEM courses offered are excellent!
      Without a doubt, 'Iolani School provides the best balance of elements most critical for a student's success. The differentiator I appreciate the most is the smaller population; graduating classes are ~230. While friends at larger campuses only knew their immediate friends/teammates, I gained from campus culture and a small campus size that allowed everyone, despite their interests, age, and extracurricular affiliations, to be able to get to know each other and collaborate. Co-mingling is robust to a point that students know a majority of their class at graduation, a great value to networks as working professionals. At the same time, our classes were not too small, which provided access to a wider range of skills and backgrounds, while providing enough participants for our sports teams and clubs to be successful. Our size also provided opportunities to try new sports and take on leadership roles, which would be tougher on larger campuses with more people vying for those spots.