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LA PIETRA - HAWAIʻI SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

For over 60 years, La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls has been dedicated to educating young women to lead a life of purpose. Serving girls in grades 6–12, La Pietra provides a transformative environment where students are empowered to use their voices, explore their passions, and grow into confident, compassionate leaders prepared to make a meaningful impact in the world.... Read more

Purpose

At the heart of a La Pietra education is the belief that girls thrive in a community built just for them. Nestled at the base of Lē‘ahi (Diamond Head), La Pietra is more than a breathtaking campus—it’s where young women discover who they are and who they’re meant to be. With small class sizes and a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, each girl is truly known and supported. By fostering digital literacy, creativity, and innovation, La Pietra equips students to navigate a rapidly changing world. Graduates emerge as lifelong learners, collaborative communicators, and emotionally intelligent leaders—ready not only to succeed, but to make a difference.... Read more

Vision

Igniting purpose, inspiring confidence, and empowering young women to shape the world.... Read more

Mission

Our mission is to educate young women to lead a life of purpose.... Read more

Additional Culture Details

At La Pietra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and perform meaningful work that has a lasting, positive impact on the lives of our students. Recognized by Mental Health America of Hawaii in 2024 as an Outstanding Employer, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our team through exceptional benefits, resources, and competitive compensation.

Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is reflected in both our staff and student body, with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate our employees’ achievements and encourage ongoing development, as we are lifelong learners committed to personal and professional growth.

At La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls, every voice matters. We believe that when our employees succeed, our students succeed, and the broader community flourishes. This philosophy is central to our culture of support, collaboration, and shared success.
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Values

Respect
We honor the dignity, perspectives, and traditions of others, fostering a culture of kindness and inclusivity.

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What employees are saying

I love my job because the culture is positive, and everyone is encouraging and kind. I also feel trusted as a professional to make the best decisions for my classroom in regards to management and curriculum.

I have autonomy in my role and ability to collaborate with coworkers as needed.

I get to do what I love to do every day. To help students to have an active lifestyle and to provide opportunities to grow in character as they learn skills, values, and character traits that they can add to their tool belt as they find their passion and purpose in their journey to become successful, contributing members of our global community.

Company Snapshots

Graduation on La Pietra's Great Lawn.
Head of School Jennifer Grems with students.
Dean of Students Kristie Han leading May Day activities.
Mr. Sekulich helps a student during a hands-on lab.