College-prep girls school grades 6-12 near Diamond Head with avg class size of 10, ADD/ADHD support, and 60% receiving financial aid
La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls serves students in grades 6–12 with a college-preparatory curriculum in an intimate setting on the slopes of Diamond Head in Honolulu. The school maintains an average class size of just 10 students, which allows teachers to tailor instruction to individual learning needs and provide personalized academic support. La Pietra explicitly offers ADD/ADHD support services and is committed to understanding each student's strengths and learning style as part of its core educational philosophy.
The school fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where students develop intellectual curiosity, leadership, and self-confidence through both academics and co-curricular activities. Girls benefit from small-group instruction that accommodates diverse learning profiles, a diverse faculty and student body (56% students of color), and strong home–school partnerships where teachers, students, and parents collaborate on academic and personal goals. The school also offers a range of extracurricular opportunities including sports, arts, music, and student-led clubs to support whole-child development.
Admission is rolling with no fixed deadline, and 60% of students receive financial aid; tuition is $24,800 annually with payment plans available. For more information about admissions, specialized support, or campus visits, contact Admissions Director Alaina Cunningham at (808) 922-2744 or visit lapietra.edu.
At a Glance
Grades6-12
Students89
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$24,800
Fin. Aid60% receive aid
Est.1964
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), National Association of College Admissions Counselors
School Information
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial aid and merit scholarships available; tuition payment plans offered. |
| Total Students | 89 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Alaina Cunningham |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 60 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 56 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP Comparative Government & PoliticsAP Environmental ScienceAP Human GeographyAP MacroeconomicsAP PsychologyAP StatisticsAP US Government & PoliticsAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Archery · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · E-sports · Flag Football · Golf · Kayaking · Marksmanship · Riflery · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Delegates - School Ambassadors · Peer Leaders · Student Councils · Student-led Clubs · Arts and Music Programs: · 2-D/3-D Art · Annual Musical/Drama Production · Ceramics · Jewelry Making · Photograpy · Select Choir |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.lapietra.edu/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $500 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |