SCHOOLS How many school districts does Hawaii have? One, and Honolulu's part of it. That makes Hawaii Public Schools the 10th-largest district in the country, with more than 175,000 students (about a third of them attend the 78 schools in Honolulu's sector). The schools tend to be small - the average high school population is less than 1,000, middle schools are less than half that size, and elementary schools even smaller - and the teacher-student ratio's pleasantly low at 14 to 1. That means plenty of personal attention to keep students from getting distracted by the sun, waves, and temptations of island life. The district is struggling with the economic downturn and underfunding, but it also sports some Blue Ribbon elementary schools and one of the nation's top-performing high schools. And, dude, it's Honolulu, one of the most beautiful places on Earth - with one of the highest costs of living. If you're lucky enough to have a job that lets you raise a family here, it's good to know that the school district is dedicated to excellence and individual accomplishment, and not just cruising through your child's education. article source: http://www.greatschools.org/ Use links below to search for schools: Schools (Public)Schools (Private) |
