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Weight Distribution: We gathered feedback from thousands of families and consulted over 50 industry experts to create ranking weights tailored to the needs of Asian students.

Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

Scoring Mechanism

The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
A
Matriculation B+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A+
Community B+
Reviews A
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
$63600
Enrollment
2169
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
77%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$199.2 millions
AP
29
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
30.5
Class Size
16
Boarding %
3.7

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#5 Yale University 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 +
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#17 Rice University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#23 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1 +
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Brandeis University 1 +
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#42 Tulane University 1 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Pepperdine University 1 +
#49 Purdue University 1 +
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#55 Santa Clara University 1 +
LAC #11 United States Military Academy 1 +
#59 Syracuse University 1 +
#59 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +
#75 Baylor University 1 +
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#76 Willamette University 1 +
#79 American University 1 +
#79 Brigham Young University 1 +
#79 Gonzaga University 1 +
#83 Michigan State University 1 +
#85 University of Puget Sound 1 +
LAC #17 Smith College 1 +
#89 Texas Christian University 1 +
#93 University of San Diego 1 +
#99 University of Oregon 1 +
#103 Creighton University 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 University of Arizona 1 +
#103 University of San Francisco 1 +
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1 +
LAC #22 Vassar College 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#122 Chapman University 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 1 +
#127 Seattle University 1 +
LAC #27 Macalester College 1 +
#136 University of La Verne 1 +
#136 University of the Pacific 1 +
LAC #28 Harvey Mudd College 1 +
#148 San Diego State University 1 +
LAC #30 Scripps College 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#162 Oregon State University 1 +
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1 +
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 +
LAC #35 Pitzer College 1 +
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1 +
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #38 Whitman College 1 +
LAC #42 Denison University 1 +
#212 Washington State University 1 +
#234 Pace University 1 +
#263 George Fox University 1 +
#285 University of Montana 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
Berklee College of Music 1 +
Butler University 1 +
California Baptist University 1 +
California Lutheran University 1 +
California Maritime Academy 1 +
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1 +
California State University: Northridge 1 +
Carson-Newman University 1 +
Concordia University Irvine 1 +
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art 1 +
DigiPen Institute of Technology 1 +
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering 1 +
Hawaii Pacific University 1 +
Maine Maritime Academy 1 +
Marist College 1 +
McGill University 1 +
Menlo College 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Oregon Institute of Technology 1 +
Pacific Lutheran University 1 +
Pratt Institute 1 +
Rhode Island School of Design 1 +
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1 +
St. John's University 1 +
University of British Columbia 1 +
University of Hawaii at Hilo 1 +
University of Hawaii: Kapiolani Community College 1 +
University of Nevada: Reno 1 +
University of Portland 1 +
University of Redlands 1 +
Whitworth University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Total
All schools 73 162 59 38 31
#1 Princeton University 1 + 3 1 5
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1 1 3
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#3 Stanford University 1 + 2 1 1 + 5
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 1 + 3
#7 California Institute of Technology 1 1
#7 Duke University 1 1 + 2
#9 Brown University 1 + 6 1 1 + 1 + 10
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 5 1 1 + 1 + 9
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 4 1 + 6
#17 Rice University 1 + 1 1 3
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#20 University of Notre Dame 2 1 1 + 4
#21 University of Michigan 1 1 2
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 2 1 1 + 5
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 3 1 1 + 6
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 1 + 3
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 7 1 + 9
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#35 New York University 1 + 4 1 1 + 7
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 1 + 3
#40 University of Washington 1 + 11 1 1 + 1 + 15
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1
#40 Tufts University 3 1 + 4
#43 Boston University 1 + 2 1 1 + 1 + 6
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 2 3
#47 Texas A&M University 1 1
#47 Lehigh University 1 1 + 2
#49 Purdue University 1 + 2 1 1 + 5
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 6 1 1 + 1 + 10
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 1 3
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#60 Santa Clara University 1 + 5 1 7
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 1 1 + 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 1 3
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1 1 3
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 + 1
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 2 2
#79 Brigham Young University 1 + 1 1 1 + 1 + 5
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 1
#89 Temple University 1 1 2
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 1 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#91 University of California: Riverside 1 + 1
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1 1 1 + 4
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 + 4 1 1 + 7
#93 Gonzaga University 1 + 3 4
#93 Auburn University 1 1
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1 2
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 + 2 3
#98 University of Oregon 1 + 3 1 + 5
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 San Diego State University 1 + 1 2
#105 Arizona State University 1 + 2 3
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1 2
#115 University of Utah 2 1 1 + 4
#115 University of San Francisco 1 + 1 1 + 3
#124 Creighton University 1 + 8 1 10
#124 University of Denver 1 1
#124 University of Missouri: Columbia 1 1
#133 Chapman University 1 + 5 1 1 + 8
#133 California State University: Fullerton 1 + 1 + 2
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 1 1
#136 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 1 + 3
#142 Oregon State University 1 + 5 6
#142 University of the Pacific 1 + 1 1 3
#142 Clark University 1 + 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 + 1 1 3
#151 DePaul University 1 + 1
#163 Seattle University 1 + 8 1 1 + 11
#163 St. John's University 1 + 1
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 + 1
#170 University of La Verne 1 + 1 + 2
#178 Washington State University 1 + 1 + 1 3
#185 University of Idaho 1 1
#195 University of Nevada: Reno 1 + 1 2
#236 Azusa Pacific University 1 1
#249 Pace University 1 + 2 1 4
#269 George Fox University 1 + 1
#269 Lincoln Memorial University 1 1
#269 Utah State University 1 1
#269 University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1 1
#269 Seattle Pacific University 1 1 2
#280 Portland State University 1 1
#332 Boise State University 1 1
#361 Carson-Newman University 1 + 1
#361 University of Montana 1 + 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1 1
University of Charleston 1 1
Grand Canyon University 2 1 3
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Total
All schools 22 14 20 13 14
#1 Williams College 1 1 + 2
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 + 2
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1 1 + 3
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1 2
#4 Pomona College 1 1 1 + 1 + 4
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1 1 + 3
#9 Carleton College 1 1 + 1 + 3
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1
#11 United States Military Academy 1 + 1 2
#11 Grinnell College 2 1 1 + 1 + 5
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1 1 + 3
#16 Hamilton College 1 + 1
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1 2
#21 Haverford College 1 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#24 Bates College 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1 2
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#35 Scripps College 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#35 Occidental College 3 1 1 + 1 + 6
#36 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 1
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#39 Denison University 1 + 1
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1 + 2
#56 Wheaton College 1 1
#56 Rhodes College 1 1
#59 Trinity University 1 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1
#75 Willamette University 1 + 1 2
#75 Lawrence University 1 1
#75 St. John's College 1 1
#89 University of Puget Sound 1 + 1 1 3
#93 Lewis & Clark College 1 1 2
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 + 1 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Total
All schools 2 7 2 0 0
#1 University of Toronto 1 + 1
#2 University of British Columbia 1 + 5 1 7
#3 McGill University 1 + 1 2
#13 University of Victoria 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2022)
Number of tests taken
1112
41%
31%
19%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(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
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Sports

(19)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Kayaking
Paddling
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(100+)
language honor societies and clubs
cultural clubs
student literary publications
acolytes
Ala Wai Big Brother/Sister
Interact
language honor societies and clubs
cultural clubs
student literary publications
acolytes
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
Language Honor Societies and Clubs
Cultural Clubs
Student Literary Publications
Acolytes
Young Democrats
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Arts

(15)
Ballet
Band
Chorus
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Ballet
Band
Chorus
Dance
Music
Music Theory
Theater
3D Design
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Design
Mixed Media
Writing
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Contact Info

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

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1863
Campus Size: 25 acres
Boarding Rate: 4%
Religious Affiliation: school.Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: PSAT,ACT
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 2169 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 77% 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 $63,600 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 151 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also 'Iolani School has been favorited by 162 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
A for Students and Parents reviews

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