Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i nurtures students to embrace their ‘Ōiwi Edge — a strong ancestral foundation that fosters personal agency, adaptability and well-being. This approach equips our learners with a competitive edge to pursue their unique purpose and kuleana toward a thriving lāhui. Personalized, issues-based learning environments empower students to actively shape their educational paths and excel as ‘ōiwi scholars and leaders, able to address global challenges. Students develop critical literacies to advocate for just and equitable futures, embodying the visionary values of our founder, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi.
Apply and receive kōkua
K-12 application window: Aug. 15 to Sept. 30, 2025
Need kōkua? Kamehameha Schools Resource Centers are here to help ‘ohana with personalized assistance and detailed support.
Summer learning rooted in ‘āina
Through our summer programs, learners deepen their ‘ike Hawai‘i and create community connections, propelling them to reach their full potential.
Ho‘omāka‘ika‘i, our weeklong boarding program on O‘ahu, provides foundational Hawaiian values and practices through hands-on, ‘āina-based learning days for keiki entering 6th grade.
Ea, ‘ike kūpuna and aloha ‘āina are our kahua
Our kumu help haumāna grow
Through the work they do every day, Kamehameha Schools kumu dedicate themselves to nurturing haumāna, supporting their passions and encouraging them to kūlia i ka nu‘u.
97% of the class of 2024 felt prepared for their plans after graduation
97% of seniors who applied were accepted into a 4-year college
‘Ōiwi leaders that give back to Hawai‘i
Our faith
Guided by Ke Akua and the legacy of our founder, Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop, our haumāna embody their faith in meaningful ways, serving their communities and uplifting one another.
Kamehameha Schools’ admissions policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
