School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability

Charter School 176 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**SEEQS: The School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability** is a unique public charter school located in Honolulu, Hawaii, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. Founded on the principle that education should be deeply connected to the real world, the school uses an interdisciplinary curriculum centered around "Essential Questions" related to sustainability. This approach encourages students to look beyond traditional textbooks to explore complex, local, and global challenges, fostering a learning environment that is collaborative, inquiry-based, and focused on civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, SEEQS places a strong emphasis on community engagement and ecological stewardship. By utilizing Hawaii’s distinct environment as a "living laboratory," the school integrates place-based learning with core subjects, allowing students to apply their knowledge to solve actual problems in their community. The school’s culture is defined by its mission to prepare students not just for high school, but to become thoughtful, informed, and active citizens who are equipped to build a more sustainable and equitable future.

176

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	37
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	20

White
49 (27.8 %)
Two or More
44 (25.0 %)
Asian
37 (21.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (13.6 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (11.4 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)677-3377
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
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 6 60

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	84	47.7%
Male	92	52.3%

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