Punahou School

Overview

Punahou School is a private, co-educational college preparatory school located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Established in 1841, it serves over 3,700 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Originally founded by Protestant missionaries, it has a rich history and is recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in Hawaii.

The school offers a comprehensive K-12 education with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership, and global citizenship. Its curriculum includes academics, arts, athletics, and community service, providing a well-rounded educational experience. The campus features historic buildings, modern classrooms, athletic fields, and arts centers, reflecting its evolution over time. Punahou attracts a diverse student body, including local Hawaiian families and international students, all seeking a rigorous college-preparatory education.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 808-944-5711
• Website: punahou.edu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/punahou-school

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Education
• Primary & secondary education
• College prep
• Hawaiian royal family
• Academic excellence
• Hawaiian history
• Diversity and inclusion
• Cultural education
• Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons
• Punahou Explorations
• Campus design
• Independent school
• Athletics programs
• Community engagement
• Student leadership
• Student diversity
• Design technology and engineering
• Sustainability fellowship
• Davis democracy initiative
• Leadership development
• Innovation
• Hawaii
• Innovative learning
• Sustainability
• Community service
• Missionary origins
• Cultural fusion
• Luke Center for Public Service
• B2C
• Private schools
• Extracurricular activities
• Elementary and secondary schools
• Hawaiian heritage
• World-class academics
• Outdoor education centers
• Hawaiian culture
• K-12 education
• Hawaiian studies
• Private school
• Arts education
• Educational technology
• Global education at WO
• Case accelerator for student entrepreneurship
• Environmental sustainability
• Hawaiian language
• Boarding facilities
• Services
• Climate action report
• Global education
• Critical thinking
• STEM curriculum
• Social-emotional learning
• Cultural studies
• Teacher dedication
• Innovation in education
• Sustainability practices
• Financial aid programs
• College counseling
• After school programs
• Parent involvement
• Curriculum development
• Student support services
• Co-curricular activities
• Summer programs
• Academic support
• Public service initiatives
• Extracurricular clubs
• Enrollment process
• Classroom technology
• Mentorship programs
• Research opportunities
• Alumni relations
• Student engagement
• Educational resources
• Health and wellness
• Peer counseling
• Language arts
• Music education
• Visual arts
• Drama and theatre
• Sports medicine
• Well-rounded education
• Family giving initiatives
• Traditions and values
• Environmental services
• Renewables & environment
• Health, wellness & fitness

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