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    Waiakea High School

    4.0 (2 reviews)
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    St. Joseph School

    St. Joseph School

    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I waited nine months after withdrawing both of my daughters from St. Joseph before writing this…read morereview. I am more confident than ever that we made the right decision. My older daughter entered St. Joseph academically at or above grade level. While there, she fell significantly behind, particularly in math, while her teacher consistently blamed her. After transferring to public school, she caught back up remarkably quickly with proper instruction and support. We also had serious concerns about the way one of her teachers treated her, including inappropriate comments and interactions. When we brought those concerns to the administration, we felt the focus became defending the teacher rather than seriously addressing what our daughter had experienced. Two days after we escalated our concerns to the Diocese, our daughter was the only child in her class not given lunch, and we were never notified. I cannot say whether the timing was intentional, but given everything happening at the time, it was deeply concerning. That was her last day. We withdrew our younger daughter as well. During a field trip, a teacher transported her in a personal vehicle. Despite being of an age and size requiring a child restraint, she was placed in the front passenger seat without one. That raised serious concerns for us about basic student safety and oversight. Parents should also understand that St. Joseph does not require its teachers to hold Hawaiʻi state teacher licenses. Going above the administration accomplished virtually nothing. Despite being informed of our complaints and concerns, the parish and school pastor never responded to us. Not once. Zero response. We found no meaningful accountability from the Diocese either. Our experience was academic decline, serious concerns about a teacher's treatment of our child, questionable student-safety practices, and a lack of accountability from the school, Diocese, and parish leadership. Both of our daughters are now out of St. Joseph. Our only regret is that we didn't withdraw them sooner.

    Wow, I can't believe that I am the first to Yelp about 'St. Joseph's, our Dear Alma Mater...'…read more Words any alumni would know by Heart. What to say about St. Joseph? The first would be that I think it is a bit misunderstood. While I didn't always like it, (what High Schooler really loves being in school?), St. Joe's was a special place. As I have gotten older, I have grown to appreciate that more and more. In the years since leaving its halls, at this point, nearing 15 years since I graduated, I have run into a great many other alum and it has a very family feel. My class was stacked at 54 students, the largest in years at the time, so for those of us who make it through St. Joe, we do become family, it was more than just a number. The best part of St. Joseph, believe it or not, are the teachers. As you grow older, you realize that those people were really caring and did have a love because teachers in general are underpaid, especially teachers in small Catholic schools. Anyhow, I recommend this spot. There will be those who hate any school you send them to but at least you will know your kids are among a special group.

    Kea'au High School - Son's graduation

    Kea'au High School

    1.0(2 reviews)
    6.5 mi

    turn ur freaking ac off i almost had to chop my fingers off because they were blue like boi.....it…read moredoes NOT have to be that cold. also get better ela teachers.

    I attended Keaau High from 02 to 06 and felt accomplished upon graduating. Over time, however, my…read moresense of accomplishment eventually turned into relief upon reflection. Keaau High, from my experience, was mediocre at best school and horrible at worst. Many students were out of control with their behavior, and I bore witness to many fist fights (I was thankfully never part of one). I found the disciplinary plan to be laughable since they practiced in-school suspension in which the school forced offenders into isolation on campus. Whatever happened to writing on the blackboard for an hour or two after school sessions? Many teachers were either too strict or lenient with their course plans, consequently marring students' academic potential. Few teachers cared about the students, a couple whom I still contact. But most were there for a paycheck, which breaks my heart. Following my high school days, I struggled a lot in college. I partially blame my high school for how they failed to adequately prepare students for college. Ironic, considering that they talked a lot about the importance of college but failed to teach us what to expect. I wish I could think of more positive things to say about my old high school, but nostalgia aside, I'm thankful I never have to go to this high school again. If I had children, I would do everything in my power to keep them from attending this joke of a high school!

    Waiakea High School - highschools - Updated October 2026

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