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Assets School

One Ohana Nui Way Honolulu, HI 96818

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Acceptance rate: 66%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Acceptance rate: 66%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia
Year Founded
1955
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. May 19, 2027
School Motto
Great minds don't think or learn alike

Student Body

Total Students
332 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
22%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No uniforms

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
31360 for gr K-8, 32790 for gr 9-12
Summer Program Cost
$1,525
Summer Program Cost Notes
Cost varies depending on the program: * Grades K-8 academic summer school $1525. * Ke Kula Pa\'ani Summer Camp for K-8 is $450/week for a full day/$275/week for a half day. * High School Summer Program is $1400.
% on Financial Aid
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,840
Acceptance Rate
66%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Sandi Tadaki
Admissions Associate
Cindy Herndon
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
19 sports
Colors
Red, white, and blue
School Mascot
Admirals

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
High School Robotics


Arts and Music Programs:
High School Drama

School Notes

  • Assets School is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is an independent school for gifted and/or dyslexic children attending grades K-12.
  • Assets School provides students with knowledge, skills, and capabilities to live rich and meaningful lives, advance in their chosen careers, and improve communities in which they live and work.
  • Whether through acceleration or remediation, Assets offers a supportive, student-centered environment with small classes and a personalizedcurriculum that meetsstudents where they are. Students with learning differences who need a structured language intervention program are supported through multi-sensory approaches such as Orton-Gillingham, Slingerland, Project Read, and Math-U-See. Students of high potential are supported through Kaplan`s Differentiated-Integrated model as well as Renzulli`s model.
  • In addition to attending weekly resource classes in art, drama, music, PE, and tech, an eclectic, self-selected set of enrichment courses for K-8 students encourages curiosity, self-expression, and exploration of strengths and interests.
  • Our high school's Mentorship program helps students connect school and work and supports the cultivation of essential interpersonal and professional competencies in communication and collaboration,problem-solving and critical thinking, and work ethic and self-management.
  • Our Self-Directed Study classes, designed for independent high schoolers, allow them to define the trajectory of their own learning. Self-selected topics align with personal passions; learning objectives and evaluation processes are student-driven with teachers serving as guides who aid in problem-solving and hold students accountable for meeting their goals. Through our Self-Directed Study program, students may also take online courses on topics not offered in our program.
  • Relationships matter. Students who feelseen and heard are more invested in learning and responsive to their instructors. While primarily an academic setting, navigating the social aspects of school is critical to our students' overall well-being.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • HiÊ»ilei Julia Kawehipuaakahaopulani Hobart - Assistant Professor of Native and Indigenous Studies in the Program in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut.
    • Rechung Fujihara - Co-owner of Jelly Works, Box Jelly, and Coffee Tree, a co-working space in Honolulu, Hawaii.
    • Becky Zienkiewicz - Former fitness business owner, teacher on Oahu, Hawaii.
    • Eric Oto - Executive Chef with G. Lion Hawaii, overseees La Vie and Quiora restaurants, banquet, and any food and beverage in the Ritz Carlton, Waikiki.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Assets School cost?
Assets School's tuition is approximately $1,525 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Assets School?
The acceptance rate of Assets School is 66%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.
Who are famous alumni from Assets School?
Assets School famous alumni include: Hiʻilei Julia Kawehipuaakahaopulani Hobart, Rechung Fujihara, Becky Zienkiewicz and Eric Oto.
Does Assets School offer a summer program?
Yes, Assets School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Assets School offer?
Assets School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Riflery, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Assets School?
The application deadline for Assets School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Assets School located?
Assets School is located in the Hickam Air Force Base neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 1 other private schools located in Hickam Air Force Base.

School Reviews

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my daughter is 15 years old now, she is studying in HKG and just finished grade 9, but school result is not good. She is not interested in learning chinese even, so would like sending her to Honolulu for secondary school for learing if possible. I have a sister living in Honolulu too, so will be my daughter's guardian when staying in Honolulu. could you send me more details about your school to see if your school whether suit and fit for my child for studying.
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The average private school tuition in Honolulu, HI is $18,123 for elementary schools and $21,881 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Honolulu, HI is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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