On behalf of our Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Students, we appreciate your interest in Damien Memorial School, one of the top educational institutions in Hawaii.
Applications now being accepted for the 2025-2026 School Year! *Priority Deadline: February 28, 2025*
Virtual Tour
Founded in 1962, Damien is a fully accredited college preparatory school for young men and women in grades 6 through 12. We are part of the Edmund Rice School Network, a consortium of Catholic schools in the U.S., Canada and South America.
To learn more or schedule a tour of our campus, click on the link below.
Students Receive Financial Aid, Academic Scholarships, or Military, Alumni and Sibling Discounts
Members of the Class of 2023 were accepted to 153 colleges in 49 states, earning over $9.3 million in scholarships.
Acceptance Rate at Colleges, Universities & Military Academies of students’ Choice.
Damien’s highly qualified faculty provides students with a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to attend the finest colleges and universities in America. Our nurturing environment enables teachers to address the individual learning needs of all our students by cultivating their academic, personal and spiritual growth. Damien further offers full-time counselors for each grade who promote academic development, and a college counselor to aid students pursuing higher education
Our dedicated teachers, state-of- the-art facilities and small class sizes help students from all walks of life succeed. We feature Honors and Advanced Placement courses, along with extracurricular programs such as robotics, band, rocketry, speech and debate, forensics, 17 league sports and many intramural activities.
Along with helping students realize their academic potential, we promote their moral and character development. Accordingly, our students typically perform more than 20,000 hours of volunteer service annually.
In keeping with the mission of our sponsor, the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Damien educates students from all walks of life by maintaining one of the most affordable tuitions on Oahu. Many families receive financial aid from our school, 3rd party foundations, and generous alumni. Academic scholarships are also available.
Brent Limos
Director of Admissions
(808) 841-0195, ext. 602
limos@damien.edu
To learn more about Damien, I invite you to visit our eight-acre campus conveniently located near the H1 Freeway and Likelike Highway within the historic Kalihi-Palama community.
For questions regarding the admissions process, please call my office at (808) 841-0195, ext 602 or e-mail me at admissons@damien.edu.
Academic Programs at Damien are College Preparatory
Students are placed into courses of study consistent with their ability and potential. An Honors Program is available for the academically gifted. Advanced Placement courses are also available for qualified students wanting to earn college credit while still in high school. Our students are offered a challenging curriculum in a nurturing environment, with faculty trained to recognize diverse learning needs.
Student to Faculty
Full-time Faculty
Average Class Size
Tuition
Grade 6: $13,945.00
Grade 7-8: $14,223.00
High School 9-12: $18,614.00
*These rates include $1556 in various fees (Registration/Comprehensive/Technology/e-book)
Application Procedures
Have your parents sign the ACADEMIC RECORDS RELEASE FORM and give it to your current school's Main Office to process. They will send Damien a copy of your official school records.
Complete an application for Admission (Online).
Have TWO of your teachers complete the TEACHER REFERENCE REPORT (preferably English and Math) and have the teachers either email them to limos@damien.edu or mail it to the Damien Admissions Office. Be sure to complete the top portion of each recommendation before giving them to your teachers. A stamped envelope addressed to the Damien Admissions Office should be supplied to each teacher if they are going to send the references in via mail.
Schedule an INTERVIEW with a member of the Admissions Committee. This interview will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about Damien and will provide us with the opportunity to meet you.. We will contact you to schedule an appointment after all other steps have been completed.
Apply Online
Complete school forms, upload documents and track your progress via student checklists
Financial Aid
To receive instructions to complete a Smart Aid Application for financial aid click on the link below
Military Families
As a service to America’s men and women in uniform, our Admissions Office makes the application process as smooth as possible for military families in transition.
Discounts
Alumni Discount
Sibling Discount
Catholic Parish School 8th Grade Graduate Discount
For questions about the financial aid process, please contact our office by emailing admissions@damien.edu.
Scholarships
Kipona Scholarship
Academic Scholarships