Kapolei Charter School in Kapolei, Hawaii on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Kapolei Charter School is a rural public school in Kapolei, Hawaii that is part of Leeward Oahu School District. It serves 138 students in grades 9 - 12. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

138 Students

# of teachers unavailable

2140 Lauwiliwili St

Kapolei, HI 96707 View local requests

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Kapolei Charter School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Byron Bass

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Kapolei Charter School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

33%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Kapolei Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 12, 2026

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