Hongwanji Mission School

1728 Pali Highway, Honolulu, HI, 96813-0968
With an emphasis on a challenging academic curriculum and a personalized learning environment, the Hongwanji Mission School (HMS) focuses on developing students into confident, compassionate and well-rounded citizens. HMS, serves grades Preschool-8 with an educational pathway committed to a student-centered learning philosophy to ensure the development of the whole child through active and creative learning that incorporates Art, Drama, Music, Physical Education and Technology Literacy. Offering an average class size of 15:1, the WASC/HAIS accredited school takes pride in stimulating, age-appropriate classes taught by dedicated and knowledgeable teachers. Working families appreciate HMS' full-day program at its convenient, centrally located campus in lower Nuuanu. For its youngest students, preschool is an inclusive all-day educational program. Parents of K-8 students also have available all-day educational programs to keep their children engaged and safe. Technology Literacy is integrated into classroom instruction as a tool integral to learning as well as to prepare students for the 21st century workplace. Study tours culminate each grade level.  Some are short overnight stays; Zoo, Aquarium, Bishop Museum and other are extended; Grade 4 (Big Island), Grade 5 (East Coast) and Grade 8 (Japan). These study tours maximize learning and fun while they broaden students' horizons in history, culture and the natural environment.

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Hongwanji Mission School
School Membership(s) Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1949
Student Body
Total Students 336 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 2% (HI School Avg.: 61%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 99%
Average Class Size 15 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(attire must be appropriate for school)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,950
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 85%
Admissions Director Mrs. Teddi Yagi
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Ballet Basketball
Swimming Tennis
Volleyball

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Hongwanji Mission School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Pacific Buddhist Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Soto Academy
Gr. K-7 | 0.2 mi. away
Cathedral Catholic Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
St Andrews Priory School
Gr. K-12 | 0.5 mi. away

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