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Punahou School
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  • Private
  • HONOLULU, HI
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Private School

Punahou School

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A+
    2. Diversity
      grade A+
    3. Teachers
      grade A
    4. College Prep
      grade A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A+
    6. Sports
      grade A+

    About

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    November 15
    Application Fee
    No data available  
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $28,960
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    22%
    Average Financial Aid
    $11,600

    From Punahou School

    At Punahou School, our 76-acre campus and state-of-the art learning, athletic and art facilities provide unmatched resources and venues that give our students the tools and spaces to explore any interest and pursue any passion.

    From college-preparatory courses to innovative electives, clubs and countless opportunities in athletics, art, music, theatre and more, we greatly enrich our students’ educational experience, preparing them to become well-rounded leaders of tomorrow.

    Our students are taught by experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic faculty. Punahou teachers go above and beyond to provide instruction in innovative and engaging ways.

    For generations, Punahou alumni have ventured across the globe to build successful careers in business, medicine, technology, government, social services, the arts, athletics and much more. While at Punahou, our students develop the skills, knowledge, vision and mindset to flourish as the next generation of leaders poised to change the world.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    No data available  
    Average SAT
    1340
    1,066 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    296 responses

    Punahou’s Mission Statement

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    In 2023, Punahou revealed its renewed Mission and Values statements, after a yearlong process of listening to students, faculty, staff, families, and alumni. The statements reflect the many voices who shared their perspectives about Punahou and its future. The Mission is a response in the voice of our students, and an expression of the timeless values we share as children of the new spring.

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    grade A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,744
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    Living in the Area

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade D minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade B+
    3. Housing
      grade D minus
    Median Household Income
    $92,600
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,870
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $726,800
    National
    $244,900

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