University Laboratory School
- Public, Charter
- HONOLULU, HI
Charter School
University Laboratory School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- HONOLULU, HI
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 147 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
71%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1210
102 responses
Average ACT
26
44 responses
AP Enrollment
No data available
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- Cost of Livinggrade D
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade D+
Median Household Income
$76,808
National
$64,994Median Rent
$1,566
National
$1,096Median Home Value
$772,300
National
$229,800Culture & Safety
Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 23 responsesPoll
91%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 23 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
450
Free or Reduced Lunch
11%
65%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 23 responses87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 23 responses70%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 23 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,871
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.7%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 25 responses96%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 25 responses88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 25 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$15,305 / year
National
$12,23933%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 21 responses14%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 21 responses48%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 21 responsesSimilar Schools
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University Laboratory School Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 147 reviews
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University Laboratory School is a small public-charter school that is nearby the UH Manoa Campus. There are 8 required classes everyday (including art and music from 6-12 grade) and the average school day lasts from 7:45-3:15. I think that although the school day is long, it's refreshing to be able to participate in different classes everyday. The curriculum is different and really depends on the teacher that you receive, but learning and experimenting is encouraged. There are many different ways to learn things and with the small classroom and grade levels, it's easy to connect with other students and ask for help. The school has limited clubs and extra curricular activities, but as someone who loves to be involved, I've found myself busy with things since 6th grade. There are also many athletic opportunities for students.
Communicative and genuine staff. Questions and concerns are addressed immediately; ability to work cohesively with parent and student. The faculty at the school are very on top on curriculum; quick to return work and monitor progress of students daily or weekly, depending on parents preference. Teachers are always available for extra help and are quick to reach out to students if they notice quality of work is not up to par. I've listened in on quite a few zoom sessions for all of sons teachers and am truly happy with every single one of his teachers. They treat their students with respect and patience. Thank you ULS TEAM! - Happy Parents & Student
During my experience at University Laboratory School, I found that the most positive trait is the small class number. Each 9th to 12th grade class is only about 58 people. This allowed relationships of the students and teachers to become very close. A small class created a environments where it was comfortable for me and the rest of my peers to ask questions and personally seek individual help with the teacher. In addition learning together with the same 58 people allowed me to grow very close to the kids in my class. It strengthened friendships and also gave the opportunity to learn how important it was to get along. Unlike large schools, we can't just form new friend groups, in a small class we are forced to communicate, learn, and make things work with each other. It increases our social, commutation, and learning skills. The one thing I would change about this school would be more experiences outside of the classroom.