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What is the acceptance rate for Iolani?
The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 81\% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
What kind of school is Iolani?
independent preparatory school
| ʻIolani School | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, independent preparatory school |
| Motto | One Team, “humble in victory, gracious in defeat” |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Patron saint(s) | Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma |
What does Punahou mean in Hawaiian?
new spring
Punahou is a very well known Hawaiian word, mostly because it is the name of one of our oldest schools, and it means new spring. In fact, Punahou School was named because of a spring at that location.
What is the Punahou acceptance rate?
Hawaii U of Manoa has roughly an 85\% acceptance rate, which means there’s no need to spend $25,000 a year for 13 years in private grade school.
Is Punahou or Iolani better?
Iolani has a smaller campus, and Punahou is enormous. From my experience as an Iolani student, Iolani kids are academically disciplined and focused, and Punahou kids tend to be more free thinking. Iolani pushes respect and moral discipline, and I’m not really sure where Punahou stands on these topics.
Where does Punahou rank nationally?
In 2006, it was ranked the greenest school in America. In 2008 and 2009, Sports Illustrated ranked Punahou’s sports program the nation’s best. In 2017, Punahou’s sports program was ranked second nationally in the MaxPreps Cup standings….
| Punahou School | |
|---|---|
| Added to NRHP | August 7, 1972 |
What makes Punahou unique?
A Punahou education develops ethical values and strong moral character while growing intellect and the ability to navigate complex issues, preparing children for a lifetime of personal fulfillment, authenticity and purpose.
Is Iolani school a good school?
Iolani School is an excellent college preparatory school. The curriculum is challenging and the school culture is competitive as a result, but the teachers are well-qualified and legitimately care about their students’ success. My main concern with Iolani is the administration’s obsession with school image.
How many kids go to Punahou?
The beneficiary of these two traditions, Punahou is now the largest independent school on a single campus in the United States, serving more than 3,750 students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Does San Diego have good schools?
Three schools in SDUHSD were honored as top high schools in San Diego as Distinguished Schools: Canyon Crest Academy, Torrey Pines High, and Diegueno Middle. The district is best for families with older kids as its high schools are among the best in the state.