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St. Joseph School Class of 2026 Achieves 100% College Acceptance Rate

Hilo, Hawaiʻi

June 1, 2026

The Class of 2026 at St. Joseph School proudly announces a 100% college and university acceptance rate, with every graduate planning to continue their education this fall.

Members of the graduating class will attend an impressive range of colleges and universities across the country, including Stanford University, Santa Clara University, Washington State University, Oregon State University, Salve Regina University, St. Norbert College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Hawaii, and Missouri University of Science and Technology.

This milestone reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, faith-based formation, and college readiness. The graduating class exemplifies the values of perseverance, leadership, and community that are central to the St. Joseph School experience.

Among the graduating class are seven “lifers,” students who have attended St. Joseph School since preschool or kindergarten. Their long-standing connection to the school highlights the deep sense of continuity, community, and shared growth that defines the campus culture. These students have spent more than a decade together in classrooms, chapel services, athletic venues, and school events—growing from early learners into college-bound young adults.

More than 90% of the Class of 2026 graduates were also student-athletes who balanced rigorous academic coursework with competitive athletic commitments. Their involvement in sports helped cultivate teamwork, discipline, resilience, and school pride—qualities that will continue to serve them well as they transition to higher education.

School leaders credit the class’s success to a combination of student dedication, family support, and faculty mentorship across all grade levels. The accomplishment of a 100% college acceptance rate underscores the school’s focus on preparing students not only for academic success, but also for meaningful futures in higher education and beyond.

As they prepare for their next chapter, the graduates carry forward a shared identity rooted in faith, service, and community. Their example continues to inspire younger students.

St. Joseph School extends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduating Class of 2026 and their families.