You’ve heard all the talk about the new neighborhoods, the bottomless options of the 2nd City’s shopping and recreation and the convenience of the Rail system that begins here. But what about your kid’s education?
The schools of Kapolei and Ewa Beach fall right in line with the historical track of the area. You’ll find institutions that date to the late 19th Century, created to serve the families of the plantation workers. Yet there’s also the opposite extreme, with one school that opened just this summer (2017), as the growing population created the need for more classrooms and more educational options.
Unlike the strictly working-class past, the modern Kapolei and Ewa Beach are home to every economic level, resulting in public schools that continue to expand to meet demand, as well as private schools that are starting to rival prominent names in Honolulu. You’ll find them all below, with the essential information you need to know about what’s there for your child. You may be very surprised at what you find. Date compiled August / September 2017.
Here is a map that shows all the schools in Kapolei and Ewa Beach. You can click on the red pin of the school location you are interested in, then click the school name that pops up and you will be taken to a brief profile of that school.
KAPOLEI SCHOOLS
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN KAPOLEI
Barbers Point Elementary
3001 Boxer Road, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: http://barbers.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 620
Number of Faculty: 35
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Qualified this year for Title 1 funding, giving the school resources to expand their programs serving students. Offers SeaPerch program where kids learn science, engineering and robotics through building an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), which can be done both in-school and outside school hours.
Kapolei Elementary
91-1119 Kamaaha Loop, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: http://www.kapoleielementary.org/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 1,114
Number of Faculty: 67
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
The largest elementary school in Kapolei, all students take part in Character Counts program to learn lessons on trust, responsibility, fairness and other positive traits. Every child also takes Art Education to broaden their creative possibilities.
Ho’okele Elementary
511 Kunehi Street, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: http://hookele.hidoe.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 735
Number of Faculty: 41
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
One of the newest schools, opening in 2015 with consistent growth. 11 new faculty members were added in 2017 to address that need. Uses technology (campus-wide wi-fi, etc.) and outdoor learning spaces (gardens, classroom lanais) to give full range of education.
Makakilo Elementary
92-675 Anipeahi Street, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: http://www.makakiloelementary.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 5th
Number of Students: 537
Number of Faculty: 31
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Active Junior Police Officers (JPO) program to give students opportunities to learn leadership, safety and service. Data Teams track each child’s progress to assess where they are as well as what areas they need more help and attention.
Mauka Lani Elementary
92-1300 Panana Street, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: http://www.maukalani.k12.hi.us/index.html
Grades: Pre-K to 5th
Number of Students: 600
Number of Faculty: 39
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Every other week students have a Rotational Pullout Day (RPO), taking instruction in Computer Science, iReady, STEM, PE and Health in place of their regular classes. Holds Parent Coffee Hour every 2nd Wednesday of the month to encourage their involvement with school and their child’s teachers.
PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN KAPOLEI
Kapolei Middle School
91-5335 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/kapoleimid.k12.hi.us/kms/
Grades: 6th to 8th
Number of Students: 1,435
Number of Faculty: 90
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Multi-Track school so students follow different calendars in each. Students can use school’s ‘classroom’ in the UH Online Learning Academy to receive free math and science tutoring. After-school Hula lessons available.
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN KAPOLEI
Kapolei High School
91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707
Website: http://www.kapoleihigh.org/
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 2,024
Number of Faculty: 118
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Project-based learning curriculum, with core classes taken in first 2 years. At the end of Sophomore year students choose one of the Academies – Culinary Arts, Business, Health Careers, etc. – to concentrate their education and prepare them for a possible career.
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN KAPOLEI
Kapolei Charter School by Goodwill Hawaii
2140 Lauwiliwili Street, Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Website: http://www.kcshawaii.org/
Grades: 9th
Number of Students: 49
Number of Faculty: 3
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1:16
Just opened in July 2017, higher grades will be added in future years. Every student is assigned a Life Coach to guide them on an individualized education program, including opportunity to earn college dual-credits. They can also earn an industrial or educational certificate.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN KAPOLEI
American Renaissance Academy
91-1011 Lexington Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
Website: https://www.arahawaii.org/
Grades: K to 12th
Number of Students: 131
Number of Faculty: 20
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Tuition: K to 5th – $14,360; 6th to 12th – $15,383
Academy caps each grade at 16 students to ensure small class sizes and personal attention. Longer school day (8:30AM – 4:30PM) and no homework. 100% of graduates have received college scholarships for academics or swimming. Performing Arts program (FAME) also available.
Island Pacific Academy
909 Haumea Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
Website: https://islandpacificacademy.org/
Grades: Pre-K to 12th
Number of Students: 504
Number of Faculty: 55
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Tuition: Elementary – $13,900; Middle – $15,100; Upper – $15,675
The 1st College Prep School in Kapolei, Island Pacific is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School, meaning they provide all 3 of the IB Programs, covering every grade. Recent Iowa Test of Basic Skills showed IPA students rated at 1.5 to 3 grades higher than their actual grade.
EWA BEACH SCHOOLS
PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Ewa Beach Elementary
91-740 Papipi Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://ewabeachelementary.org/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 754
Number of Faculty: 43
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Has installed air conditioning in much of the classes as of this year, fixing a long-time issue. All students attend an Enrichment Class once a week that focus on different subjects, including Hawaiian Studies, Music, PE, Library, Art and Computer Lab.
Ewa Elementary
91-1280 Renton Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://ewael.k12.hi.us/Ewa_Elementary/Welcome.html
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 1,156
Number of Faculty: 72
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
One of the oldest schools in Leeward Oahu (1882), it added a new 8 classroom building in 2016. 5th Grade students learn science concepts through tending the school garden as well as having aquaponics sets inside their classrooms.
Holomua Elementary
91-1561 Keaunui Drive, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://holomuael.blogspot.com/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 1,279
Number of Faculty: 75
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Technology focused school, with 6 to 8 computers in each classroom, campus-wide closed video system, as well as 3 computer lab rooms & 3 mobile computer labs. Recent years have seen school win numerous 1st Place awards at Hawaii Lego League District competitions for their robotics entries.
Iroquois Point Elementary
5553 Cormorant Avenue, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://iroquois.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 742
Number of Faculty: 43
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
An International Baccalaureate (IB) World School as of 2011, providing the Primary Years section. Provides Hula, Tae Kwan Do and different sports programs to students.
Kaimiloa Elementary
91-1028 Kaunolu Street, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://www.kaimiloa.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 664
Number of Faculty: 41
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Applies Visible Learning model to education, emphasizing intention and mindframes to make education a clearer process for students. Offers Junior Police Officers program as well as DigiArt Squad, where students learn to use technology/software as well as serve as the tech support for their classes.
Keoneula Elementary
91-970 Kaileolea Drive, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://keoneula.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 909
Number of Faculty: 48
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Uses Outdoor Learning Center, which includes garden growing Native Hawaiian plants, aquaponics system and a pipeline worm bin, to aid science lessons. School uses Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program for students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades and Achieve 3000, which teaches online language arts with differentiated education, for 3rd to 6th grades.
Pohakea Elementary
91-750 Ft. Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://www.pohakea.k12.hi.us/
Grades: K to 6th
Number of Students: 591
Number of Faculty: 33
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Focuses on early intervention for students having reading issues. If needed, daily tutoring is provided for children who are falling behind. Pohakea participates in Fresh Fruit & Vegetables program, giving keiki fresh snacks once a week at recess.
PUBLIC INTERMEDIATE / MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Ewa Makai Middle School
91-6291 Kapolei Parkway, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://www.ewamakai.org/
Grades: 7th & 8th
Number of Students: 897
Number of Faculty: 47
Student/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Leadership Program for qualified students gives them hands-on opportunities to create, host & run events, practice public speaking as well as learn green skills by maintaining Leadership Garden. Just started Career Cafe events, spotlighting different career once a month during lunchtime break.
Ilima Intermediate
91-884 Ft. Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://ilimaintermediate.com/
Grades: 7th & 8th
Number of Students: 854
Number of Faculty: 52
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Offers Project Lead the Way classes, which teach robotics in 7th grade and ‘Medical Detecting’ in 8th, where students solve medical mysteries, such as making a disease diagnosis from genetic tests or examining crime scene DNA evidence. School teaches Costa’s Levels of Questioning to further students educational approach.
PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Campbell High School
91-980 North Rd, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://campbellhigh.org/
Grades: 9th to 12th
Number of Students: 3,024
Number of Faculty: 178
Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Campbell is an International Baccalaureate school with AP class enrollment of 14%, beating Hawaii school’s average of 9%. Provides vocational and skills learning as well, including Media (broadcast & photo journalism), Animation/Computer Graphics and Culinary Arts.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN EWA BEACH
Friendship Christian Schools
91-1207 & 91-1130 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://fcshawaii.org/
Grades: Pre-K (3 yrs) to 12th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Baptist
Number of Students: 320
Number of Faculty: 16
Student/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Tuition: $4,885
Integrates Bible stories/lessons into entire curriculum from 3 years old to 12th Grade, with Chapel once a week.
Lanakila Baptist Junior & Senior High School
91-1219 Renton Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://www.lbswarriors.com/
Grades: 7th to 12th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Baptist
Number of Students: 135
Number of Faculty: 9
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Tuition: Elementary – $7,900
50% of students are in Junior National or National Honor Society. 100% grad rate and “ALL students accepted to at least two colleges with academic scholarships”. Each child gets a Google Chromebook, using ‘Google for Education’ to learn outside school as well as inside.
Messiah Lutheran School
91-679 Fort Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: None
Grades: K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Lutheran
Number of Students: 57
Number of Faculty: 5
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Tuition:
Students are given a Christian-centered education, with an excellent Student-Teacher ratio to ensure the child gets the attention they need.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
91-1010 North Rd, Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706
Website: http://olphschoolewabeachhi.com/
Grades: Pre-K to 8th
Religious Affiliation: Christian/Roman Catholic
Number of Students: 148
Number of Faculty: 9
Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Tuition: Parishioners – $5,900; Non-Parishioners – $6,100
Provides Christ-centered education with extra-curricular opportunities such as Drama, Heiwa-Do Karate and Choir. Before School (6AM – 7:30AM) and After School Care (Until 5:30PM) available for a reasonable additional fee.