St. Catherine School vs. Island School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
St. Catherine School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Student Body
Overview
St. Catherine School in Kapaa, HI serves 156 co鈥揺d udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.
Founded in 1946, this Catholic school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 12 students.
The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses and is accredited by the Weern Association of Schools and Colleges.
Annual tuition is $7,075, with 30% of udents receiving an average financial aid grant of $1,000.
Admissions are rolling with an acceptance rate of 20%, reflecting selective enrollment in this town鈥揵ased private school.
Our nearly 500 PK-12th grade students are challenged daily to live our mission: "Educating the mind, inspiring the heart.
Preparing Kauai youth to lead lives of significance." For 47 years, we have provided Kaua'i with a program from which our students become independent thinkers and explore with curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
From the voices of our young Pre-Kindergarteners in their outdoor classrooms to the robust debates amongst our juniors and seniors, we hold the student voice at the center of all we do. Island School is an environment where students feel safe to voice their opinions, take risks in their learning, and seek new challenges.
We cultivate a dynamic learning environment where respect, compassion, and integrity are fundamental aspects of our college-preparatory program, and work hard to ensure every member of our community is celebrated, seen, and belongs.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1946
1977
Students Body
Total Students
156 students
458 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
41
Kindergarten Students
13
22
Grade 1 Students
10
19
Grade 2 Students
16
23
Grade 3 Students
14
21
Grade 4 Students
14
23
Grade 5 Students
13
23
Grade 6 Students
9
37
Grade 7 Students
7
37
Grade 8 Students
16
46
Grade 9 Students
-
52
Grade 10 Students
-
44
Grade 11 Students
-
28
Grade 12 Students
-
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
48%
Average Class Size
12
17
Number of AP Classes
10
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
n/a
1277
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,075
$20,874
Tuition Notes
n/a
Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $13,937 and K-12 is $20,874
% on Financial Aid
30%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
20%
90%
Admissions Director
n/a
Beth Cuizon
Admissions Associate
Patrice Arnold
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
FIrst Lego League RoboticsFirst Robotics
GIrls VolleyballMock Trail
Science OlympiadmpiadSCUBA Diving Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Middle School BasketballOutrigger Canoe Paddling