University Laboratory School

The University Laboratory School (ULS), located on the campus of the University of Hawai?i at Manoa, is a unique public charter school serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. As a laboratory school, its primary mission is to serve as a center for curriculum research, development, and professional training. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, ULS functions as a "living laboratory" where educators and researchers collaborate to design, test, and refine innovative teaching methods and learning materials that can be shared with the broader educational community throughout Hawai?i and beyond.

Because of its research-focused mission, the school maintains a student population that is intentionally representative of the diverse socio-economic, academic, and ethnic backgrounds found throughout the state. The curriculum emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based approach to learning, fostering critical thinking and collaboration within a close-knit community. By bridging the gap between academic research and practical classroom application, the University Laboratory School plays a pivotal role in shaping educational best practices while providing students with a specialized, highly engaged academic environment.