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#85 of 86 private schools in HI

Haleakala Waldorf School

School · Kula, HI

A private school in Kula, HI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

4160 LOWER KULA RD, Kula, HI 96790

  • 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in HI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,131
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index14%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Enrollment631
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in HI

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Haleakala Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,313

Median home value

$1,039,900

Median rent

$2,147/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96790; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.6%
Pacific Islander3.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kamehameha Schools MauiPrivate · tuition4.3K–123.8 mi1,095Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Haleakala Waldorf School is listed in Kula, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Haleakala Waldorf School

Haleakala Waldorf School is a private school in Kula, HI, serving approximately 631 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 86 private schools in HI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Haleakala Waldorf School

What grades does Haleakala Waldorf School serve?

Haleakala Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Haleakala Waldorf School?

Haleakala Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haleakala Waldorf School?

The student-teacher ratio at Haleakala Waldorf School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Haleakala Waldorf School rank in HI?

Haleakala Waldorf School ranks #85 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is Haleakala Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?

Haleakala Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Haleakala Waldorf School a private school?

Yes, Haleakala Waldorf School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Haleakala Waldorf School a religious school?

No, Haleakala Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
631
Gender Split
21% M / 79% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Maui County
Area population (ZIP 96790)
9,463
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
45.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96790; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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