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Hawaii Department of Education

University Laboratory School

#1 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawaii
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • K-12
  • Honolulu, HI
  • 124 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    University Laboratory School is a highly rated, public, charter school located in Honolulu, HI. It has 443 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 46% of students are at least proficient in math and 69% in reading.
    Address
    1776 University Ave
    Honolulu, HI 96822
    Telephone
    (808) 956-7833
    Website
    universitylaboratoryschool.org

    University Laboratory School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    69%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    46%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1190
    71 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    28 responses
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $70,527
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,441
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $688,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
    Poll
    89%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 63 responses
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    • Prom
      22%
    • Pa'ina or sister school visits
      21%
    • Homecoming
      16%
    • Senior Aloha Ceremony
      14%
    • Music concerts
      13%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Spirit Week
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    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
    13%
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.19 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.19 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.19 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $62,657
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8.1%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
    95%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $13,823/ year
    National
    $12,239
    24%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
    12%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
    47%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses
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    My school is good at academics and they have been improving in the athletics program. This school is made for kids who don't need help with staying on track or need extra motivation. This schools' curriculum is very fast-paced and the teachers don't take extra time to help the students who struggle in their classes. The facilities at this school are mostly outdated (such as the bathrooms, locker rooms, etc.) but there were new AC units installed throughout the classrooms in the main buildings. The administration is old-fashioned and needs either new leadership or more diversity. Otherwise, the school is good.
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    Both of my children were fortunate to attend the University Lab School. They both embraced the school experience and graduated the top of their class. The academics were challenging and rigorous. The school embraces the "whole child." The administration is very supportive and approachable. Happy to say my children graduated from the University Laboratory School!
    The Education Laboratory School encouraged its students to be problem solvers and to explore new challenges. We were required to take art and music every day for our education. We had shorter classes which kept our attention better, and more classes up to 8 a day which kept a consistent schedule. I think that this was the best school for me on the island. Education was highly valued because if you didn't pass it was summer school or expulsion. So it was a better environment for nerds like myself, which made it a very safe one too. My class was also uniquely close and all of us were friends. I think I had an excellent high school career.