Hakipuu Academy

Charter School 55 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School (often associated with the Halau Ku Mana/Hakipu?u community educational model) is a unique learning institution located in Kane?ohe, Hawai?i. It is grounded in a Hawaiian-centered pedagogy that emphasizes place-based learning, cultural identity, and community engagement. By integrating traditional Hawaiian values and indigenous knowledge with contemporary academic standards, the school provides an environment where students connect their education to the land (*?aina*) and their ancestral heritage.

The academic approach at Hakipu?u is characterized by small class sizes, project-based learning, and a focus on nurturing the "whole child." Rather than relying solely on traditional classroom instruction, the school encourages students to become active participants in their own learning through hands-on field studies and community service. This model aims to foster critical thinking, leadership, and a sense of kuleana (responsibility) toward the local community, preparing students to be both culturally grounded and globally competitive citizens.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hakipuu Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	14
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	28

Pacific Islander
28 (50.9%)
Hispanic
14 (25.5%)
Two or More
12 (21.8%)
White
1 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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)235-9155
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
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

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 8

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 8

Grade 12 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hakipuu Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	5
Grade 8	8
Grade 9	11
Grade 10	12
Grade 11	8
Grade 12	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hakipuu Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	20	36.4%
Male	35	63.6%

High School 9th - 12th