National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	Hawaii Charter Schools

CER ranks Hawaii's charter school law 5th weakest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 1994.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 32

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Connections New Century Public Charter School (Map It)
174 Kamehameha Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 808-961-3664	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 350 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: DASH curriculum and hands on training.

Education Laboratory (Hawaii New Century Public Charter School) (Map It)
1776 University Ave., UHS Building 3, Room 115 Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: 808-956-7833	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 416 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Core coursework combined with solid discipline.

Hakipuu Learning Center (Map It)
45-720 Keaahala Rd. Kaneohe, HI 96744 Phone: 808-235-9155	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 85 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics and quality instruction. Emphasis on Hawaiis cultural history. Native American population.

Halau Ku Mana (a New Century Public Charter School) (Map It)
3737 Manoa Rd. Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone: 808-988-8995	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 85 Grades: 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Hawaiian language, computer technology, A/V production and economic ventures. Focus in cultural astronomy, plants, holistic health and performing arts. Native American population.

Halau Lokahi (a New Century Public Charter School) (Map It)
401 Waiakamilo Rd. Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: 808-832-3594	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 221 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Core courses, quality instruction and sound discipline. Native American population.

Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science (Map It)
15-1397 Homestead Rd. Pahoa, HI 96778 Phone: 808-965-3730	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 460 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Core course work combined with cultural exploration and a strong emphasis on math, science and art.

Hawaii Technology Academy (Map It)
100 Kamokila Blvd., Suite 211-D Kapolei, HI 96707 Phone: 808-674-4020	Opened 2008 Enrollment: Grades: K-11 Status: Open	Description: High-quality lessons in core subject via online learning.

Innovations Public Charter School (Map It)
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Kailua Kona, HI 96740 Phone: 808-327-6205	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 167 Grades: 1-8 Status: Open	Description: Emphasis on mastery through integrative learning, focus on individual needs and personal responsibility.

Ka Umeke Kaeo (Map It)
222 Desha Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 808-933-3482	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 168 Grades: K-7 Status: Open	Description: A Hawaiian culture-based school with instruction given totally in the Hawaiian language.

Ka Wai Hona O Ka Naauao (a New Century Public Charter School) (Map It)
89-195 Farrington Hwy. Waianae, HI 96792 Phone: 808-620-9030	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 408 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Hawaiian-focused by virtue of Hawaiian language and cultural aspects in instruction methods. Native American population.

Kamaile Elementary School (Map It)
85-180 Ala Akau St Waianae, HI 96792 Phone: 808-697-7110	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 672 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description:

Kanu O Ka Aina New Century Public Charter School (Map It)
65-1170 Opelo Rd. Kamuela, HI 96743 Phone: 808-887-8144	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 211 Grades: PreK-12 Status: Open	Description: Assessment tailored to native learning styles and multiple intelligence theory. Native American population.

Kanuikapono Learning Center (Map It)
4095 Kealia Rd. Anahola, HI 96703 Phone: 808-822-9032	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 49 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Focus on core curriculum and a strong disciplinary program. Native American population.

Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School (Map It)
P.O. Box 662014 Lihue, HI 96766 Phone: 808-632-2032	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 80 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Language immersion school that focuses on the Hawaiian culture.

Ke Ana Laahana (Map It)
1500 Kalanianaole Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 Phone: 808-961-6228	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 79 Grades: 7-12 Status: Open	Description: Hawaii cultural heritage interwoven into a fundamental curriculum. Native American population.

Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center (Map It)
8135 Kekaha Rd. Kekaha, HI 96752 Phone: 808-337-0481	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 44 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics, quality instruction.

Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki (Map It)
16-120 Opukahaia St., Ste.2 Keaau, HI 96749 Phone: 808-982-4260	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 160 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Strong emphasis on history, language and culture of Hawaii. Native American population.

Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau Laboratory Public Charter School (Map It)
45-037 Kaneohe Bay Dr. Kaneohe, HI 96744 Phone: 808-235-9175	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 97 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Rigorous academics.

Kihei Public Charter High School (Map It)
300 Ohukai Rd #209 Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: 808-875-0700	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 426 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Core curriculum. Emphasis on community relationships.

Kihei Science Technology Engineering and Math Middle School (Map It)
300 Ohukai Rd Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: 808-875-0700	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 324 Grades: 6-7 Status: Open	Description: Curriculum focused on science and math with the intention of having students interact with professions and become involved with scientific research and technology.

Kona Pacific Island Charter School (Map It)
Kealakekua, HI 96750 Phone: 808-322-4900	Opened 2008 Enrollment: 100 Grades: K-4 Status: Open	Description: Curriculum embraces the values of Hawaiian culture, with particular focus on environmental education and community sustainability through understanding and respect for the people, land and sea of Hawaii.

Kua O Ka La PCS (Pualaa NCCS) (Map It)
14-5322 Kaimu/Kapoho Road Pahoa, HI 96778 Phone: 808-965-5098	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 83 Grades: K-1, 6-12 Status: Open	Description: Focus on archaeology, native plants, trails, wilderness, Hawaiian culture and computers.

Kualapuu Elementary New Century Public Conversion Charter School (Map It)
260 Farrington Ave. Kualapuu, HI 96757 Phone: 808-567-6900	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 367 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: English and Hawaiian Language Immersion.

Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kaheleani Aloha (KANAKA, a New Century Public Charter School) (Map It)
8315 Kekaha Rd. Kekaha, HI 96752 Phone: 808-337-2022	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 59 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Culturally based bilingual school dedicated to the preservation and promulgation of the Hawaiian language, culture, and ideologies of Niihau. Native American population.

Lanikai Elementary School (Map It)
140 Alala Road Kailua, HI 96734 Phone: 808-266-7844	Opened 1996 Enrollment: 304 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Student-centered, disciplined academic program.

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RESOURCES

Hawaii Charter Schools Administrative Office
1111 Bishop Street, Suite 516
Suite 516
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-586-3775
Fax: 808-586-3776
Contact: V. Maunalei Love, Executive Director
Email: vmlove@hcsao.org

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