Island School

Island School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3 Kaumualii Hwy,  Lihue, HI
3.6
3.5
490 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,874

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
88%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
75.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
21.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best HS For Stem in Hawaii
#8 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Hawaii
#8 Best Private K12 Schools 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 65 Students
University of Washington 57 Students
University of Southern California 43 Students
University of San Diego 43 Students
University of San Francisco 43 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 42 Students
University of California - Irvine 42 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 41 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 41 Students
San Diego State University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 39 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Biology 26 Students
Engineering 17 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminology 14 Students
Environmental Science 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Creative Writing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 77 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/27/2023
Teachers and staff are smart, kind people, and it is clear that they want their students to succeed in their future.
5.0 Parent
7/16/2019
Very strong academic school. The art, chorus and mock trial program are top notch programs in the state. SAT and AP scores are very impressive. Athletics are improving. My children had a very positive experience.
4.0 Senior
8/4/2018
They need to take away the dress code because it is stupid and takes away all of our individuality and character. Obviously no one is going to wear things like booty shorts to school, it's stupid that we can't just wear regular clothes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/2/2025
Island School has a horrible environment. The teachers aren’t certified to be teaching and can’t provide the tools to help students succeed. This school not only didn’t provide what advertises, but it never provided a healthy and safe environment for my student, the amount of bullying and miss treat...
5.0 parent
12/5/2024
My daughter, with a learning disability, attends this school, and my son is advanced academically. Both students have had a great learning experience here. They are great with students who learn differently as well as finds ways to challenge those that excel.
2.0 parent
10/14/2022
The kids are okay. The teachers are fine. It's just that the school is boring. There is no physical contact, and you could get in big trouble if you are caught lightly pushing somebody. The uniforms are 15 bucks each and you can get fined if you get caught not wearing the school uniform a number of...
3.0 student
10/4/2022
Very good school but the demographic is very lopsided and there’s a lot of homophobia in the school.

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Island School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3 Kaumualii Hwy in Lihue, in the Lihue neighborhood. Annual tuition is $20,874. The school has a total enrollment of 490 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Island School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $875,705. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kawaikini Public Charter School, Kauai High School, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Lihue has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Island School.

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