Damien Memorial School

Damien Memorial School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1401 Houghtailing St,  Honolulu, HI
4.0
3.2
704 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bernard Ho, President & Ceo
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,728
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
59.1%
Female
40.9%
Asian
32.9%
Two or more races
32%
Hispanic
16.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
12.4%
White
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Catholic Schools in Hawaii
#8 Most Diverse Private HS in Hawaii
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Hawaii at Manoa 200 Students
University of Washington 85 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 78 Students
University of Portland 73 Students
Chaminade University of Honolulu 70 Students
Washington State University 68 Students
Seattle University 68 Students
Oregon State University 62 Students
Hawaii Pacific University 60 Students
Pacific University Oregon 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 53 Students
Nursing 46 Students
Biology 43 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 20 Students
Civil Engineering 19 Students
Mechanical Engineering 16 Students
Engineering 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 91 Reviews
3.0 Alum
8/11/2025
There needs to be better communication from the administration with the parents and students. The athletic programs are the on things that have been getting better over the past few years.
4.0 Senior
4/28/2025
My experience with Damien Memorial School was an okay experience. It was not the best, but it also was not the worst. The school felt like it was doing the bare minimum for me, the school curriculum for theology felt lazy and repetitive to what we already learned in the other years. For the one on one talk with the counselor, it felt biased and I felt as if they wanted to rush me out of there. Other than that, I like my friends and most of my teachers and how some of them are passionate about what they teach and try to inspire us to be interested.
5.0 Alum
2/7/2024
Great School. I see much happening in the growth of the school. I highly recommend taking a tour of the campus during school hours to understand what your child's will be experiencing.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/16/2022
Catholic Christian teaching and atmosphere, great teachers, and excellent quality in education.
3.0 other
5/14/2020
Overall, the school had a good run. However, with the way things are, the school's foreseeable future is uncertain.
2.0 parent
4/28/2019
My grade for Damien is a "D" overall. If you are looking to send your child to a Catholic school, send them elsewhere. This school does not foster a CATHOLIC education. Mass is an "option" on some days, when administration should incorporate it into the days schedule. Read their mission statement an...
1.0 parent
1/30/2019
i would not recommend this school for others. my child was so overwhelmed. they came home and cried every night. because there was so much homework there seemed to be time for nothing else like sports or other extra curriculars. there also seemed to be limited sports for the girls. they did nothing...

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Damien Memorial School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 6-12 located at 1401 Houghtailing St in Honolulu, HI. Annual tuition is $17,728. The school has a total enrollment of 704 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Damien Memorial School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $1,121,518. Discover additional schools in the area, like Assets High School, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus, Hawaii Baptist Academy Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Honolulu has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Damien Memorial School.

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