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#78 of 86 private schools in HI

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

School · Honolulu, HI

A private school in Honolulu, HI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1887 MAKUAKANE ST, Honolulu, HI 96817

  • 11.8:1 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)
B-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,162.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Enrollment3,195
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,993/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$74,690

Median home value

$930,000

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

43.1%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Pacific Islander50.0%
Two or More50.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hawaii Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–121.1 mi1,049Compare →
St Andrews SchoolsPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–122.1 mi276Compare →
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–122.3 mi464Compare →
Maryknoll SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–123.1 mi904Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is listed in Honolulu, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is a private school in Honolulu, HI, serving approximately 3,195 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 86 private schools in HI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus

What grades does Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus serve?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus has an enrollment of approximately 3,195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus rank in HI?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus ranks #78 of 86 private schools in HI.

What is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus a private school?

Yes, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is a private coeducational school with a Church of Christ affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus a religious school?

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus has a Church of Christ religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
3,195
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
271
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Church of Christ
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large City
County
Honolulu County
Area population (ZIP 96817)
55,213
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
45.4
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 96817; 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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