‘Iolani School

Honolulu

Hawaii

United States

Overview

‘Iolani School is a culturally diverse, co-educational, world-renowned college-preparatory school founded upon Christian values. Academic excellence and personal growth flourish in an atmosphere that is challenging and competitive, yet caring and nurturing. Through dynamic and personalized instruction, ‘Iolani develops liberally-educated, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for college and ready to use their education to pursue their dreams and make a positive impact on the world. Founded in 1863, ‘Iolani educates more than 2,100 students in grades K-12. New campus additions include a beautiful new residence hall that houses 112 students from around the world, a new kindergarten/first grade community focused on biophilic design a new Science and Innovation Center (STEAM) for K-6 and stunning new performance studios for dance, music and theater. ‘Iolani also recently added a new ESports center featuring state-of-the-art gaming equipment.

Academics

Summary: ‘Iolani School’s mission is to develop liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well-prepared for college and for responsible moral citizenship. True to our college preparatory nature, 100% of our graduates in the past five years have entered college with 99% attending four-year institutions. We are fully committed to continuing this record of excellence in college preparation and placement.

Department Director Aster Chin

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Average Class Size: 16

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers: 200

Number of AP Courses Offered: 29

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 80%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Peer Tutoring
Subject Tutoring
Writing Center

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Playwriting
Poetry

Foreign Languages

Chinese-Mandarin
French
Japanese
Latin
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Religious Studies
The Bible
World Religions

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Genetics
Health
Marine Biology
Oceanography
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Performing / Visual Arts

Acting
Ballet
Ceramics
Dance
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fiber Arts
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Production
Television Production
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 1

Average Students Per Dorm: 104

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

All-Weather Track
Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Football Field
Indoor Basketball Court
Pool
Technology Center
Volleyball Court

Other Facilities

Tennis courts
Judo and Wrestling rooms
Weight and training rooms
Dance studios
Music practice rooms
Art Gallery
Library
Collaborative study spaces
Outdoor gathering space
Snack bars
Food truck
Student lockers
Walking distance to shops and restaurants

Clubs & Organizations

Arts & Athletics

Summary: ARTS With 32 performing arts groups and 160 performances annually, nearly 950 Upper School students participate in the performing arts. More than 870 Upper School students participate in the Visual Arts program, which has 18 course offerings. Excellence and opportunity are the hallmarks of our visual and performing arts programs. ATHLETICS Athletic participation has been consistently high at ‘Iolani. During the 2018-19 school year, 73 percent of Upper School students (1,023) participated in at least one sport, and 35 percent participated in more than one. Dedicated coaches make the athletic experience a time of learning and growth for all students.

Arts Department Director:

Athletics Department Director:

Arts

Acting
Ballet
Ceramics
Dance
Design
Drama
Drawing
Fiber Arts
Journalism
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Production
Television Production
Theater Arts
Theater Design
3-D Art

Interscholastic Sports

Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing
Cricket
Dance
Field Hockey
Freestyle Skiing
Rugby
Snowboarding
Soccer
Surfing
Table Tennis
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Weight Lifting
Ice Skating
Judo
Paddling

Recreational Sports

Bowling
Curling
Handball
Squash
Surfing
Water Polo

Graduates

Summary: ‘Iolani School’s mission is to develop liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well-prepared for college and for responsible, moral citizenship. True to our college preparatory nature, 100% of our graduates in the past five years have entered college, with 99% attending four-year institutions. We are fully committed to continuing this record of excellence in college preparation and placement.

College Information

Percentage of graduates who attend college: 99%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile	710	770
75th percentile	650

Notable Alumni

Dr. Sun Yat-sen

Class of 1882

Chinese philosopher, physician, politician - served as first president of the Republic of China

Guy Kawasaki

Class of 1972

Venture Capitalist, Author, Former Chief Evangelist of Apple

Angela Aki

Class of 1996

Singer & Songwriter

Shenan Brown

Class of 1999

Lead vocalist of pop band "Def Tech"

Aaron Kandell

Class of 2001

Screenwriter and producer

Jordan Kandell

Class of 2001

Screenwriter and producer

Bobby Webster

Class of 2002

General Manager for the Toronto Raptors

Kawika Shoji

Class of 2006

Team USA Olympic Volleyball Medalist

Quotes From Alumni

“At 'Iolani, I found joy in the process of discovery and had teachers who were amazingly dedicated and caring. The students I met at 'Iolani were friendly, thoughtful, talented and humble.”

-, Class of 2007, Harvard University, Class of 2011

“'Iolani gives every student the tools to build the life you want brick by brick. It was a learning environment that emphasized the values of integrity, work ethic, humility and excellence.”

-, Class of 2001, Screenwriters for Disney's Moana

“'Iolani School not only gave me a solid foundation of knowledge for higher learning at the university level but taught me a good work ethic for business and in life.”

-, Class of 1999, Lead of Japanese Pop Group, "Def Tech"

“'Iolani School not only gave me a solid foundation of knowledge for higher learning at the university level but taught me a good work ethic for business and in life.”

-Shenan Brown, Class of 1999, Lead of Japanese Pop Group, "Def Tech"

“'Iolani gives every student the tools to build the life you want brick by brick. It was a learning environment that emphasized the values of integrity, work ethic, humility and excellence.”

-Aaron & Jordan Kandell, Class of 2001, Screenwriters for Disney's Moana

“At 'Iolani, I found joy in the process of discovery and had teachers who were amazingly dedicated and caring. The students I met at 'Iolani were friendly, thoughtful, talented and humble.”

-Aubrey Huynh, Class of 2007, Harvard University, Class of 2011

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000

Current Endowment Amount: $

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 100

Total Day: 2,053

Total Enrollment: 2,153

Boys: 1,080

Girls: 1,073

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: January 15th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $63,600

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $28,250

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 28%

Average Awarded: $12,000

School Finances