University Laboratory School

1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-12, University Laboratory School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in HI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

University Laboratory School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
449 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

University Laboratory School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Laboratory School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#21 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
32%
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72%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of University Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
59%
26%
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Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
18%
11%
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Hawaiian
15%
26%
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Two or more races
5%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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≥90%
86%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in University Laboratory School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Laboratory School's ranking?
University Laboratory School is ranked #21 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are University Laboratory School often compared to?
University Laboratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voyager - A Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of University Laboratory School?
The graduation rate of University Laboratory School is 90%, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend University Laboratory School?
449 students attend University Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of University Laboratory School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Laboratory School?
University Laboratory School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Laboratory School offer ?
University Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is University Laboratory School part of?
University Laboratory School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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