Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
Kamehameha Schools Kapālama
At Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, students embark on a unique educational journey grounded in Hawaiian identity and Christian values. Alongside rigorous academics and vibrant campus life, we foster a deep commitment to Ho‘ōla Lāhui, contributing to the vitality of our communities. By nurturing cultural identity and personal growth, KS Kapālama cultivates future leaders who are academically proficient, culturally conscious and globally engaged, embodying the vision of the E Ola! Graduate.
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.
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.
Creating a safe, nurturing home away from home
Residential Life at KS Kapālama offers keiki more than a place to stay, it provides a nurturing, values-based home where they can grow into confident, compassionate leaders.
Cooking competition challenges students to eat local
A sizzling competition, a taste of home and a lesson in leadership. Kamehameha Schools Kapālama’s Residential Life haumāna turned up the heat at their first-ever cook-off. With the coveted ʻihe and bragging rights on the line, haumāna wove storytelling, ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and ingenuity into every dish.
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
Dual-credit programs at our three campuses fast-track haumāna to college success, saving ‘ohana tuition costs and bolstering confidence, achievement and impact.
“The trajectory of my sons’ lives has changed,” Godfrey said. “Their quality of life has improved.”
Kamehameha Schools students steward Hōkūle‘a ceremonies at sacred sites
When the Moananuiākea Voyage for the Pacific relaunched in June 2025, revered Hōkūle‘a navigator Nainoa Thompson decided his target destination in French Polynesia should be Taputapuātea on the island of Ra‘iātea, then Pape‘ete in Tahiti.
Class of 2025: Kamehameha Schools seniors answer the call to lead
Whether winning titles on the football field, mentoring peers through mental health workshops, or conducting medical research in Philadelphia, these new Ke Kula ‘o Kamehameha graduates are grounded in identity and guided by a shared kuleana to uplift their communities.
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.
