University Laboratory School
- Public, Charter
- HONOLULU, HI
Charter School
University Laboratory School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-12
- HONOLULU, HI
- Rating 3.87 out of 5 144 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
71%
Percent Proficient - Math
45%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1210
92 responses
Average ACT
26
41 responses
AP Enrollment
0%
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- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C minus
Median Household Income
$76,055
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,534
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$749,000
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 22 responses
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 22 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
443
Free or Reduced Lunch
8%
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 22 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 22 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 22 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,871
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.7%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 24 responses
- 96%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 24 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 24 responses
Clubs & 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
$12,239- 30%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 20 responses
- 15%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 20 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 20 responses
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Rating 3.87 out of 5 144 reviews
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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.
University Laboratory School is a research-orientated elementary and high school. Students have the opportunity to be exposed to an alternative and experimentative curriculum. School starts at 7:45 and ends at 3:15 for middle school and high school students. Students are required to take eight classes a day and only have options for what type of music, art, and elective they would like to take. The facilities are extremely poor due to the University across the street having the last approval for many grants and rebuilding plans. Air conditioning, however, has been installed in a couple of the rooms. The teachers are some of the best in the state and are always open to discussion with the students. Going to University Laboratory School creates a family-like atmosphere, so the lackluster facilities don't bother students much (excluding the toilets that don't flush occasionally.)