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Matriculation B+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A+
Community B+
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Established in 1863, and located in Honolulu, Hawaii, 'Iolani School is a culturally diverse, co-educational, college preparatory school for over 1900 students in grades K-12 founded upon Christian values. We are recognized as one of the top college preparatory schools in the United States and have more than 150 years of history embracing students from around the world. Academic excellence and personal growth flourish in an atmosphere that is challenging and competitive, yet caring and nurturing. Through dynamic and personalized instruction in a multitude of disciplines, 'Iolani develops liberally educated, well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for college and ready to assume their responsibilities as active, moral citizens.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$70100
Enrollment
2265
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
83%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$244.7 millions
AP
29
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
16
Boarding %
6.8

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +

AP Scores

(2024-2025)
47%
31%
16%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(29)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Psychology
Statistics
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Research
Chinese Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Music Theory
Seminar
Comparative Government and Politics
African American Studies
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Sports

(18)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Kayaking
Paddling
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(26)
Ala Wai Big Brother/Sister
Interact
“I” Club
Key Club
Leo Club
Chess Club
Ala Wai Big Brother/Sister
Interact
“I” Club
Key Club
Leo Club
Chess Club
Christian Athletes
Gay-Straight Alliance
Speech and Debate
Math Team
Science Bowl
Science Olympiad
Robotics
‘Iolani Dramatic Players
Student Peace Institute
SyFy-Fantasy Club
Psychology
Ping Pong
Hiking
Student Government
Jazz
Cultural Clubs
Student Literary Publications
Acolytes
Young Democrats
Language honor societies and clubs
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Arts

(12)
Ballet
Band
Chorus
Music
Theater
Drawing
Ballet
Band
Chorus
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Design
Mixed Media
Jazz
Musical Theatre
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Contact Info

http://www.iolani.org/
563 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826
+1 808 943 2379
Boarding@iolani.org
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1863
Campus Size: 25 acres
Boarding Rate: 7%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, IELTS
School Code:
TOEFL: B845
SSAT: 4144

Frequently Ask Questions about 'Iolani School

Tell me a bit about 'Iolani School.
'Iolani School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Hawaii, US. It was founded 1863 , and currently has about 2265 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.iolani.org/.
Does 'Iolani School have rigorous academic requirements?
'Iolani School is offering 29 AP courses.

In recent years, 31 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

'Iolani School also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do 'Iolani School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 14.23% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.09% go to top 25, and about 4.74% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for 'Iolani School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, 'Iolani School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for 'Iolani School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for 'Iolani School in 2024 is $70,100 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Boarding@iolani.org .
Where is 'Iolani School located?
'Iolani School is located in the State of Hawaii of USA.
How popular is 'Iolani School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, 'Iolani School is among the most popular schools, within top 152 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also 'Iolani School has been favorited by 163 users.
How to start with an application with 'Iolani School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about 'Iolani School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit 'Iolani School’s official site: http://www.iolani.org/ or call them at +1 808 943 2379.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to 'Iolani School?
Yes, here are few: Asia Pacific International School,

What is the FindingSchool rating for 'Iolani School?
The overall rating for 'Iolani School is A.

The section ratings of 'Iolani School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
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