Overview
School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school enrolls 178 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15003
CityHonolulu
ZIP96817
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000298
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment178
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %12%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)