Punahou School

1601 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI, 96822-0968
Tel: (808)944-5711
Grades: K - 12 | 3751 students
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At Punahou School, we are committed to providing an environment where students can develop moral and spiritual values consistent with the Christian principles on which Punahou was founded, affirming the worth and dignity of each individual; develop intellectual, academic and physical potential to the fullest degree, preparing them for college and for challenges facing them now and in the future; develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts; and appreciate cultural diversity and develop social responsibility.

School Overview:
Punahou School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1841
Student Body
Total Students 3751 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 67% (HI School Avg.: 49%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 330 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Oct. 15 / Oct. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,450
% on Financial Aid 13%
Admissions Director Betsy Hata

School Notes:

  • At Punahou School, we are committed to providing an environment where students can develop moral and spiritual values consistent with the Christian principles on which Punahou was founded, affirming the worth and dignity of each individual; develop intellectual, academic and physical potential to the fullest degree, preparing them for college and for challenges facing them now and in the future; develop and enhance creativity and appreciation of the arts; and appreciate cultural diversity and develop social responsibility. Our vision for Punahou School is to promote an enlightened and challenging educational program for Punahou students through a cohesive and appropriately integrated K-12 curriculum that is continuously examined, renewed and communicated, in an effort to strengthen it; and to help Punahou students to develop to their fullest powers both as individuals and as members of a group; and to promote within them a sense of responsibility towards and interdependence with their schoolmates, their community, and their world.

    • Profile last updated: 09/22/2011

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Punahou School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K | 0.1 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Maryknoll School
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Central Union Preschool And Ki
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