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Ho'ala School

1067 California Avenue A, Wahiawa, HI, 96786-0967 -

School Notes Overview:

Ho`ala is a small, independent, college-preparatory school that is nationally recognized as a model for character education. The core of the Ho`ala philosophy is found in its "implicit curriculum," emphasizing that adults teach children how to behave by the example of their own actions and attitudes, both in the classroom and at home. Ho`ala's "crowning achievement" is its school environment. Teachers create an extraordinarily safe, dynamic learning atmosphere in which students feels that are needed, listened to, and taken seriously. Such an environment empowers students to begin taking true responsibility for their lives. ...

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School Overview:

	Ho'ala School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1986
County	Honolulu County, HI
Student Body
Total Students	117 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(HI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	67%	56%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 4 students
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 7 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 6 students
	Grade 5 - 4 students
	Grade 6 - 13 students
	Grade 7 - 9 students
	Grade 8 - 13 students
	Grade 9 - 13 students
	Grade 10 - 8 students
	Grade 11 - 8 students
	Grade 12 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	50%
Average Class Size	11
	This School	(HI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	179 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$2,000
Acceptance Rate	95%
Head of School	Nancy Barry
Admissions Director	Darlene Dela Cruz
Admissions Associate	Nona Fern
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Cross Country	Dance
	Indoor Soccer	Track and Field
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	6
	Extracurriculars
	Guitar lessons	Hula Lessons
	Irish Step Dancing	Perilli Horsemanship
	Private Piano Lessons	Taiko Drumming

School Notes:

Ho`ala is a small, independent, college-preparatory school that is nationally recognized as a model for character education. The core of the Ho`ala philosophy is found in its "implicit curriculum," emphasizing that adults teach children how to behave by the example of their own actions and attitudes, both in the classroom and at home. Ho`ala's "crowning achievement" is its school environment. Teachers create an extraordinarily safe, dynamic learning atmosphere in which students feels that are needed, listened to, and taken seriously. Such an environment empowers students to begin taking true responsibility for their lives.
Profile last updated: 03/16/2009

In the News:

Parents demand action (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 11:34:04 am
The prospect of no public school on Furlough Fridays is spurring parents across the state to fight for their children's education, while some are pulling their kids out of the system entirely.
Community calendar (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on May 1, 2009 at 12:40:16 pm
PAU HANA GET-TOGETHER for graduates of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo Teacher Education Program, 3:30-6 p.m., UH-Hilo, UCB 127. Information: 974-7748 (Terry Reveira), treveira@hawaii.edu. Update contact information: 974-7582, sehna@hawaii.edu.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (96786)	School Zip (96786)	(HI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	41,605 people	1,211,489 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	30%
Population Average Age	26 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	3.3 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$36,903	$50,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	4.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	46 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	29% / 71%	53% / 47%