ANUENUE SCHOOL

Anuenue School is a Title I public school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 455 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Anuenue School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Anuenue School, located in the Palolo Valley of Honolulu, is a unique K-12 public school that operates as a Hawaiian-language immersion institution. Unlike traditional public schools, its primary mission is to revitalize and preserve the Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions. The curriculum is delivered almost exclusively in ‘Olelo Hawai?i (Hawaiian language), fostering an environment where students not only achieve academic success but also gain a deep connection to their heritage and identity as native practitioners.

The school serves as a cultural hub for the community, emphasizing indigenous values such as *aloha ?aina* (love of the land) and *kulana* (responsibility). Because of its specialized mission, Anuenue maintains a tight-knit campus atmosphere that encourages family involvement and mentorship. By bridging the gap between historical Hawaiian knowledge and modern educational requirements, the school prepares its students to become bilingual, culturally grounded leaders who contribute significantly to the preservation of Hawaii’s unique cultural landscape.

For more information, contact Anuenue School at (808) 733-8465 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.