Voyager - A Public Charter School

Charter School 242 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Voyager: A Public Charter School, located in the Manoa neighborhood of Honolulu, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principles of expeditionary learning, the school emphasizes a hands-on, project-based curriculum that encourages students to engage deeply with their community and the natural environment. By integrating rigorous academic standards with real-world experiences, Voyager aims to foster both intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of civic responsibility in its student body.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to personalized instruction, which allows teachers to cater to the diverse learning styles of their students. With a philosophy rooted in the belief that learning should be an adventure, Voyager encourages students to take ownership of their education through collaborative projects, field studies, and meaningful service learning. This unique pedagogical approach seeks to develop well-rounded, compassionate, and critical-thinking individuals prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

242

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Voyager - A Public Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	74
Two or More	71
Pacific Islander	28

Asian
74 (30.6%)
Two or More
71 (29.3%)
Hispanic
34 (14.0%)
White
31 (12.8%)
Pacific Islander
28 (11.6%)
Black
4 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)521-9770
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 21

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Voyager - A Public Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	23
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	21
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Voyager - A Public Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	47.1%
Male	128	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)