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Catholic high school

Maryknoll School

  • LocationHonolulu, HI
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 825 students
Official website

Maryknoll School is a Catholic Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Honolulu, founded by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers and the Maryknoll Sisters. Its campus ministry describes Masses and prayer services, yearly retreats for every high school grade, and several faith-based student groups and mission trips.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Maryknoll School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Church: 0.1 mi1Saints Peter and Paul Church: 0.8 mi2Newman Center: 1.1 mi3Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4St. Augustine By the Sea Catholic Church: 1.9 mi5Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: 2.0 mi6Maryknoll School Campus Ministry: 0.0 miMaryknoll School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Church — 0.1 mi · 1701 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu
  2. Saints Peter and Paul Church — 0.8 mi · 800 Kaheka Street, Honolulu
  3. Newman Center — 1.1 mi
  4. Saint Pius X Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 2821 Lowrey Avenue, Honolulu
  5. St. Augustine By the Sea Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 130 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu
  6. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — 2.0 mi · 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gathers to celebrate the Eucharist, and Mass themes are listed (Founders Day, Ash Wednesday, Baccalaureate and others).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Stewardship | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school/spiritual-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Considered the highest form of prayer in the Catholic Church, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gathers to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gather for the Eucharist (Mass); no frequency is stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Stewardship | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school/spiritual-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Considered the highest form of prayer in the Catholic Church, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gathers to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gather for the Eucharist (Mass); no frequency is stated.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The campus ministry page states that the Catholic faith permeates all aspects of the school's studies and activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Maryknoll School, Campus Ministry and Religion are at the heart of who we are. Our Catholic faith permeates all aspects of our studies and activities.”
      The campus ministry states that the Catholic faith permeates the school's studies and activities.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Day of Recollection retreats are held every year from Grade 9 through Grade 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Stewardship | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school/spiritual-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in Day of Recollection retreats every year from Grade 9 through Grade 12.”
      High school students in every grade from 9 to 12 attend a yearly Day of Recollection retreat.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Listed faith-based groups include the LIFE Team, the Hula Ministry, and the Arts Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Teams | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/clubs-and-teams · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Making God’s love visible on the LIFE Team, Majuro Team, Philippines Team, Music Ministry, and as altar servers for mass.”
      The Campus Ministry group lists the LIFE Team, the Majuro and Philippines teams, Music Ministry, and altar servers.
      “The mission of the Maryknoll Hula Ministry’s is to promote a heart of worship. We are a part of the campus ministry to help our community enter into the presence of God for our mass and prayer services.”
      The Hula Ministry is part of campus ministry and helps with Mass and prayer services.
      “Creating faith-based artwork for the school, specifically for school-wide Masses and Holy Days”
      The Arts Ministry creates faith-based artwork for school Masses and Holy Days.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The campus ministry page says prayer services are integrated with the curriculum, from class prayers in the Church to all-school prayer services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Many of the prayer services on campus are integrated with Maryknoll’s curriculum and activities. From class prayers in the Church to all-school prayer services in the Maryknoll Community Center, we find creativity in how we pray and worship.”
      Prayer services are integrated with the curriculum, including class prayers in the Church.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students and faculty take part in mission trips organized by Campus Ministry to the Philippines and Majuro.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, students and faculty have the opportunity to be missioners in a developing country where the Maryknoll Religious have worked or are currently working.”
      Students and faculty may take mission trips each year to a developing country.
    2. Service Programs | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/international-programs/service-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Organized by Campus Ministry, each year, Maryknoll School sends select students and teachers to the Philippines & Majuro Island to teach, tutor, and perform community service as missioners and ambassadors to a local school and community.”
      Campus Ministry organizes yearly service trips for selected students and teachers to the Philippines and Majuro.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass and prayer services are published for the whole school from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with listed Mass themes.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Stewardship | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school/spiritual-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Considered the highest form of prayer in the Catholic Church, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gathers to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gather for the Eucharist (Mass); no frequency is stated.
    2. Campus Ministry | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Themes Celebrated Anniversary Mass Founders Day Mass Ash Wednesday Mass Easter Season Mass Aloha Mass Baccalaureate Mass”
      The campus ministry lists school Masses for these occasions; no regular weekday schedule is given.
  • Day of Recollection retreats are held every year for each high school grade, from Grade 9 through Grade 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Stewardship | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school/spiritual-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students participate in Day of Recollection retreats every year from Grade 9 through Grade 12.”
      High school students in every grade from 9 to 12 attend a yearly Day of Recollection retreat.
  • Several faith-based student groups and mission trips are listed on official pages.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Teams | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/clubs-and-teams · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Making God’s love visible on the LIFE Team, Majuro Team, Philippines Team, Music Ministry, and as altar servers for mass.”
      The Campus Ministry group lists the LIFE Team, the Majuro and Philippines teams, Music Ministry, and altar servers.
      “The mission of the Maryknoll Hula Ministry’s is to promote a heart of worship. We are a part of the campus ministry to help our community enter into the presence of God for our mass and prayer services.”
      The Hula Ministry is part of campus ministry and helps with Mass and prayer services.
    2. Campus Ministry | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each year, students and faculty have the opportunity to be missioners in a developing country where the Maryknoll Religious have worked or are currently working.”
      Students and faculty may take mission trips each year to a developing country.

Concerns

  • School Masses are listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Stewardship | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school/spiritual-stewardship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Considered the highest form of prayer in the Catholic Church, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gathers to celebrate the Eucharist.”
      Students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 gather for the Eucharist (Mass); no frequency is stated.
  • Religion courses are mentioned.
    Sources (1)
    1. High School | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/academics/high-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In Religion courses, students are encouraged to grow in God’s love and foster Maryknoll’s charism.”
      The high school offers Religion courses; the number of required years is not stated.

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Campus ministry home

Maryknoll School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1526 Alexander St., Honolulu, HI 96822
  • Location: On campus

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Source: maryknollschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 1

  • Mission trips to the Philippines and MajuroOff campus
    Each year
    Select students and teachers serve as missioners, teaching, tutoring, and doing community service.
    maryknollschool.org, maryknollschool.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • LIFE Team, Majuro Team, and Philippines Team
    Campus Ministry student teams; the LIFE Team helps with Mass and leads retreats.
    maryknollschool.org
  • Arts Ministry
    Creates faith-based artwork for school-wide Masses and Holy Days.
    maryknollschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Hula Ministry
    Part of campus ministry; helps the community take part in school Masses and prayer services.
    maryknollschool.org

Retreats 2

  • Day of Recollection retreats
    Yearly, Grades 9 through 12
    A day of recollection retreat for each high school grade, with a theme for each grade.
    maryknollschool.org
  • KAIROS Retreat
    Optional, four days, for juniors and seniors
    An optional self-discovery and personal growth retreat for juniors and seniors.
    maryknollschool.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministry | Maryknoll Schoolmaryknollschool.org/athletics/school-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “At Maryknoll School, Campus Ministry and Religion are at the heart of who we are. Our Catholic faith permeates all aspects of our studies and activities.”
    The campus ministry states that the Catholic faith permeates the school's studies and activities.
    “PHONE: (808) 952-7380 FAX: (808) 952-7381 EMAIL: campusministry@maryknollschool.org”
    The campus ministry office publishes a phone number and email address.
    “1526 Alexander St. Honolulu, HI 96822 Tel: 808.952.8400”
    The school's address in Honolulu is 1526 Alexander St.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
92 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.0 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Honolulu, HI
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)825
Students in grades 9–12360
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Honolulu

The Most Reverend Michael Castori, SJ, Bishop of Honolulu

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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