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The mission of Hongwanji Mission School is to achieve educational excellence with challenging programs and activities rooted in Buddhist values and community service. The school welcomes all students irrespective of race, language, culture, and religion. Hongwanji Mission School programs are set to high learning standards and provide broad and challenging learning experiences. The aim is to make every HMS student an able, willing, and responsible learner, and every eighth-grade graduate capable of enrolling - and excelling - in any private or public high school. Teaching is organized and carried out in classes that are small, highly personalized, and safe.
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Hongwanji Mission School
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| Religious Affiliation | Other | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1949 | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 311 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 97% (HI School Avg.: 60%) |
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| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 80 students | ||
| Kind - 38 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 13 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 99% | |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (attire must be appropriate for a private church school) |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 (National school avg.: 1:13) |
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| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days (HI School Avg.: 176 days) |
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| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours (HI School Avg.: 6 hours) |
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| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,400 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | |
| Head of School | Dr.Carol Riley | |
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Teddi Yagi | |
| Admissions Associate | Kris Maeda | |
School Notes:
The mission of Hongwanji Mission School is to achieve educational excellence with challenging programs and activities rooted in Buddhist values and community service. The school welcomes all students irrespective of race, language, culture, and religion. Hongwanji Mission School programs are set to high learning standards and provide broad and challenging learning experiences. The aim is to make every HMS student an able, willing, and responsible learner, and every eighth-grade graduate capable of enrolling - and excelling - in any private or public high school. Teaching is organized and carried out in classes that are small, highly personalized, and safe.
- Profile last updated: 07/11/2011
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| Population (Approximate) | 21,435 people | 4,908,645 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 30% |
| Median Household Income | $36,052 | $50,139 |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 41% / 59% | 53% / 47% |
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