Schools and colleges in Hawaii are managed by the Hawaii Department of Education and the University of Hawaii System respectively. The state strictly follows a No Child Left Behind Policy.
Schools in Hawaii
In the 50th U.S. state, the Superintendent of Schools has the responsibility of handling the Department of Education. This department is split into seven districts, four on the O’ahu Island and one for every one of the three other counties.
Schools in Hawaii can be categorized into Public Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. In August 2005, there were 285 schools throughout the state. More students are trained in Hawaii in self-governing secondary education institutions than any other state in the U.S. It houses the four of the biggest independent schools and they are as follows:
- Punahou School
- Mid-Pacific Institute
- Kamehameha Schools
- Iolani School
The oldest Buddhist High School, Pacific Buddhist Academy, was first established in the state in 2003. The Kanu O Ka Aina New Century Charter School is the oldest indigenous community regulated public charter school in the state.
Colleges in Hawaii
After completing secondary school, graduates frequently start searching for jobs. Some students go to colleges and some visit other countries to pursue higher education.
The University of Hawaii System is the biggest in the state. It is made up of two extensive campuses at West O’ahu and Hilo, the research university at Mānoa, and seven Community Colleges. Private universities in Hawaii include Chaminade University of Honolulu, Brigham Young University, Wayland Baptist University or University of the Nations and Hawaii Pacific University. Colleges in Hawaii can be categorized into the following:
Public Colleges
Two year Institutions
- Honolulu Community College, Honolulu
- Hawaii Community College, Hilo
- Kauai Community College, Līhu'e
- Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu
- Maui Community College, Kahului
- Leeward Community College, Pearl City
- Windward Community College, Kāne'ohe
Graduate Institutions
William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu
John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu
Private Colleges
Two year Institutions
- Hawaii Tokai International College, Honolulu
- Hawaii Technology Institute, Honolulu
- Remington College, Honolulu
- Heald College, Honolulu
Four year institutions
- Remington College, Honolulu (for-profit)
- Institute for Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Honolulu
- World Medicine Institute acupuncture and herbal medicine, Honolulu
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List of colleges and universities in Hawaii |
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| Universities |
| University of Hawai`i at Manoa |
| University of Hawai`i at Hilo |
| University of Hawai`i-West O'ahu (upper division only) |
| Community Colleges |
| Hawai`i Community College |
| Honolulu Community College |
| Kapi`olani Community College |
| Kaua`i Community College |
| Leeward Community College |
| Mau`i Community College |
| Windward Community College |
| Graduate Schools |
| John A. Burns School of Medicine |
| William S. Richardson School of Law |
| Research Facilities |
| East-West Center |
| Institute for Astronomy |
| Lyon Arboretum |
| Mauna Kea Observatory |
| Waikiki Aquarium |
| University Centers |
| University of Hawai`i Center West Hawai`i |
| University of Hawai`i Center Kaua`i |
| University of Hawai`i Center Mau`i |
| Education Centers |
| Moloka`i Education Center |
| Lana`i Education Center |
| Hana Education Center |
| Wai`anae Education Center |
