Punahou School
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(808)944-5711
- 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.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 3,751 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,850
- Application Deadline: Oct. 15 / Oct. 31
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Punahou School places among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1841 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 3751 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 67% State avg.: 74% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 330 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Number of AP Courses | 15 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Oct. 15 / Oct. 31 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,850 |
| Tuition Notes | 2017-2018 |
| % on Financial Aid | 17% |
| Admissions Director | Betsy Hata |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Riflery, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Riflery, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling |
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.
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