HALAU KU MANA - A NEW CENTURY PCS

Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 142 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 14 teachers, Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Halau Ku Mana (HKM) is a unique public charter school located in the Makiki Heights area of Honolulu, Hawaii. Dedicated to a culturally rooted educational model, the school integrates Hawaiian language, history, and traditions into a rigorous academic curriculum. Its name, which translates to "a school of gathered spiritual energy," reflects its mission to foster a learning environment that honors Native Hawaiian values, stewardship of the land (*‘aina*), and community engagement. The school primarily serves students in grades 6–12, offering an intimate setting that emphasizes hands-on, place-based learning.

The school’s pedagogical approach is heavily centered on *?aina*-based education, meaning students frequently engage in fieldwork that connects classroom lessons to the natural environment and local historical sites. By emphasizing project-based learning and ancestral knowledge, Halau Ku Mana aims to empower students to become resilient leaders and responsible citizens who are prepared for both higher education and the preservation of Hawaiian culture. As a New Century Public Charter School, it operates with the autonomy to tailor its instruction to these specific cultural goals while meeting state academic standards.

For more information, contact Halau Ku Mana - A New Century PCS at (808) 945-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.