Excellent
#30 of 292 schools in HI
Top 10% in state
University Laboratory School
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1776 University Ave UHS Building 3 Room 121, Honolulu, HI 96822
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University Laboratory School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where University Laboratory 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$95,594
Median home value
$985,100
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
57.5%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punahou SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 3,700 | Compare → |
| Maryknoll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| St Louis SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | Not available | 625 | Compare → |
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.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #30 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Laboratory School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Laboratory School
University Laboratory School is a public school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Laboratory School
What grades does University Laboratory School serve?
University Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend University Laboratory School?
University Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Laboratory School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Laboratory School rank in HI?
University Laboratory School ranks #30 of 292 schools in HI.
What is University Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University Laboratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Laboratory School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Laboratory School a charter school?
Yes, University Laboratory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Laboratory School a Title I school?
No, University Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Laboratory School?
8.5% of students at University Laboratory School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Phone
- (808) 956-7833
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 96822)
- 44,551
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 96822; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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