St. Catherine School vs. Island School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
St. Catherine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Student Body
Overview
St. Catherine School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The student:teacher of St. Catherine School is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Island School combines academic excellence with character building and experiences in the arts, athletics and academics.
The curriculum is based on ideas of Howard Gardner, reflecting the development of "multiple intelligences."
The campus has 38 acres and is safe and secluded.
Diversity is valued, and a generous financial aid program ensures a broadly representative student population.
Island School prepares students for college. skilled in the basic tools of the modern world;
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1946
1977
Students Body
Total Students
151 students
494 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
36
Kindergarten Students
12
21
Grade 1 Students
12
20
Grade 2 Students
14
23
Grade 3 Students
8
26
Grade 4 Students
9
23
Grade 5 Students
13
24
Grade 6 Students
12
56
Grade 7 Students
15
44
Grade 8 Students
16
35
Grade 9 Students
-
58
Grade 10 Students
-
52
Grade 11 Students
-
42
Grade 12 Students
-
34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
48%
Average Class Size
12
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
1277
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,075
$16,500
Tuition Notes
n/a
Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $10,975 and K-12 is $16,500
% on Financial Aid
30%
62%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,100
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Sean Magoun
Admissions Associate
Patrice Arnold
Candice Lopez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chorus, FIrst Lego League Robotics, First Robotics, GIrls Volleyball, Middle School Basketball, Mock Trail, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Science Olympiadmpiad, SCUBA Diving Club