Punahou School

Punahou School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1601 Punahou St,  Honolulu, HI
4.5
3.7
3,744 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,930

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
412
Full Time Teachers
374
Part Time Teachers
38
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Two or more races
38.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
20.3%
White
10.1%
Hispanic
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best HS For Athletes in Hawaii
#2 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Hawaii
#2 Best HS For Stem 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 410 Students
University of Southern California 400 Students
University of Washington 336 Students
University of California - Irvine 330 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 305 Students
Santa Clara University 249 Students
Seattle University 233 Students
Chapman University 232 Students
University of San Diego 231 Students
University of California - Berkeley 214 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 324 Students
Biology 257 Students
Psychology 183 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 136 Students
Environmental Science 106 Students
Computer Science 104 Students
Engineering 88 Students
Political Science and Government 87 Students
Economics 86 Students
Chemistry 75 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 400 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/31/2025
Great college prep experience with lots of activities and opportunities for an array of interests. Facilities are top notch and the traditions are memorable.
5.0 Senior
2/28/2025
Punahou School was a great place to learn and grow. The best part was all the opportunities there were so many clubs, sports, and activities to join. The teachers were helpful and the classes challenged me in a good way. I also made great friends and had a lot of fun. The hardest part was the pressure. With so many smart and talented students, it sometimes felt stressful to keep up. The school could do more to help students balance their work and stress.
5.0 Sophomore
12/17/2024
Punahou is no doubt an absolutely incredible school. The amount of facilities for all aspects of learning- STEM, public service, sustainability, entrepreneurship, legislative advocacy, robotics, engineering, computer science and so much more. I feel like I am in an amazing space surrounded by intelligent students and teachers that all help me as I am in my educational journey.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 15 Reviews
3.0 parent
1/20/2024
I gave a 3-star rating because of the college counseling process. During the fall of the junior year (2020), the first parent counseling meeting took place. The main topic of the discussion was for the parents to stay away from your kids college application. To make a long story short, at the final...
3.0 parent
11/18/2021
Punahou is an amazing school with a rich curriculum for Academy students. However, it is difficult for new kids to feel include and integrate. Punahou does not do much for new kids. My child feels like it’s hard to break into the long established friend groups. Kids are quiet and not very friendly....
1.0 parent
6/24/2021
This school has an amazing campus. They have an impressive history and reputation. Our experience however was not good. My family really got involved in and supported Punahou. We were completely committed and devoted to this school. Unfortunately the shortcomings became so glaring that we chose to l...
5.0 other
7/13/2016
I graduated in the early 2000s after attending from 2nd grade. I couldn't be happier with my experience across education, athletics and other extra curricular activities. My biggest takeaway from Punahou was a number of lifelong friends and most importantly my wife who I was able to reconnect with a...

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Punahou School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 1601 Punahou St in Honolulu, HI. Annual tuition is $32,930. The school has a total enrollment of 3,744 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Punahou School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1370 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $1,586,294. Discover additional schools in the area, like Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School, Manoa Elementary School, Waikiki Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Honolulu has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Punahou School.

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