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The Kamehameha Schools

2010 Princess Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96817-0968 -

School Notes Overview:

Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community committed to educational excellence. We assist people of Hawaiian ancestry to achieve their highest potential as "good and industrious men and women." Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community where faculty and staff are committed to educational excellence. Kamehameha Schools is committed to meeting the diverse educational needs of the Hawaiian community. To accomplish this, KS has initiated many new methods of delivery beyond campus-based programs. Some examples include collaborative efforts with charter schools and other community organizations, area learning centers which become a hub for community work, and scholarships for learners to engage in supplementary enrichment activities or needed services....

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School Overview:

	The Kamehameha Schools
School Membership(s)	Alternative School Network
Religious Affiliation	Church of Christ
Grades Offered	Grades 7 - 12
County	Honolulu County, HI
Student Body
Total Students	2441 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(HI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	51%
Students by Grade
	Grade 7 - 325 students
	Grade 8 - 315 students
	Grade 9 - 454 students
	Grade 10 - 448 students
	Grade 11 - 449 students
	Grade 12 - 450 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	233 teachers
	This School	(HI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community committed to educational excellence. We assist people of Hawaiian ancestry to achieve their highest potential as "good and industrious men and women." Kamehameha Schools is a dynamic and nurturing learning community where faculty and staff are committed to educational excellence. Kamehameha Schools is committed to meeting the diverse educational needs of the Hawaiian community. To accomplish this, KS has initiated many new methods of delivery beyond campus-based programs. Some examples include collaborative efforts with charter schools and other community organizations, area learning centers which become a hub for community work, and scholarships for learners to engage in supplementary enrichment activities or needed services.
Profile last updated: 12/06/2006

In the News:

Sacred Hearts Intermediate volleyball team is perfect (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 11:34:02 am
A proud dad whose daughter is a member of the undefeated Sacred Hearts Academy Intermediate Division II undefeated volleyball team is hoping the team can get some recognition.
Kamehameha sweeps into title match (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 01:33:49 pm
The Kamehameha Schools girls volleyball team is now one victory away from completing its "Drive for Five." The Warriors swept No. 2 seed and O'ahu Interscholastic Association champion Kahuku, 27-25, 25-16, 25-20, in last night's New City Nissan/Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Championship semifinals and will face top seed and Interscholastic League of Honolulu champ Punahou in tonight's ...
Forever Young: Oswald Stender (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 01:38:36 am
He says the key to his success is the ability to work with others and to think outside the box. And at the age of 77...
Creative time at academy for kids, parents (Honolulu Advertiser)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 05:02:39 pm
The sunny weather and the soaring Air Force Thunderbirds all played havoc with attendance at the free Bank of Hawai'i Family Sunday at the Honolulu Academy of Arts yesterday. But it didn't affect the fun.
Obituary: Everett Royce “Kahiliokalani” Kinney (Port Washington News)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 05:04:23 am
Everett Royce “Kahiliokalani” Kinney, “Sonny” to family and friends, died at home in Hilo, HI, on July 15, 2009. Born in Honolulu, he was a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools and a veteran of WWII, serving in the USMM, where he earned an officers commission.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (96817)	School Zip (96817)	(HI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	52,044 people	1,211,489 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	30%
Population Average Age	42 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$38,792	$50,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.2 rooms	4.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	39% / 61%	53% / 47%