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Overview

Hawai’i Preparatory Academy provides boarding students in grades 6-12 (plus Post-Graduate) with a full range of academic and extra-curricular experiences in a safe, small close-knit community. The school takes advantage of its unique location with access to the ocean, volcanoes, biological and climatic diversity, unparalleled opportunities in researching environmental sustainability, as well as a rich Hawaiian history and culture. HPA also offers a summer school for students from around the world. Hawai’i Preparatory Academy consistently provides each student with the academic credentials to gain admission into top U.S. colleges and universities.
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Official information of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
B+ Boarding
A- Matriculation
B Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $76,100
Day S. Tuition: $25,800
# of Students: 600
Teacher:Student: 1:12
International Student: 40%
AP Courses: 16
Endowment: $85,000/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 86%
SAT: 1160/1600
#155

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#20 University of California: Berkeley 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 New York University 3
#25 University of Southern California 3
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 Trinity University 1
#67 Texas A&M University 1
#72 North Carolina State University 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#76 Willamette University 2
#77 Loyola Marymount University 2
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 University of San Diego 2
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of San Francisco 2
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 3
#121 Temple University 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#151 Colorado State University 3
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 Simmons University 1
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 3
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
#219 Seattle Pacific University 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 West Virginia University 1
#263 Azusa Pacific University 1
Anderson University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 3
Edmonds Community College 1
Ellsworth Community College 1
Fisher College 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Iowa State University 2
Menlo College 1
Oregon Institute of Technology 1
Pacific Lutheran University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
Southwestern Oregon Community College 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 3
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 1
University of Hawaii at Hilo 2
University of Nevada: Reno 1
University of North Carolina at Asheville 1
University of Portland 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
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AP Courses

(Total 16)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
Physics B
Psychology
Statistics
World History
English Language and Composition
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
Physics B
Psychology
Statistics
World History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Japanese Language and Culture
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: Drawing
United States History
Human Geography
Physics 1
United States Government and Politics
Chemistry
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Sports

(Total 17)
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Paddling
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Canoeing
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Paddling
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 10)
Chorus
Jazz
Music
Music Technology
Musicianship
Theater
2D Studio Art
3D Studio Art
Art History
Digital Media
Chorus
Jazz
Music
Music Technology
Musicianship
Theater
2D Studio Art
3D Studio Art
Art History
Digital Media
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 29)
Baseball conditioning
Basketball Conditioning
Dance
Environmental Club
Go Green Club
Hawaiian Club
Individual Music Lessons
Individual Vocal Lessons
Intramurals
Ka Makani Flyers
Baseball conditioning
Basketball Conditioning
Dance
Environmental Club
Go Green Club
Hawaiian Club
Individual Music Lessons
Individual Vocal Lessons
Intramurals
Ka Makani Flyers
Literary Magazine
Marine Expeditions
Outrigger canoe paddling
Paper Brigade (recycling club)
Photography Club
Recreational golf
Recreational Tennis
Red Cross Youth Group
Robotics Club
School of Rock (rock band)
Scuba
Soccer conditioning
Student Ambassadors
Student Council (government)
Students Against Destructive Decisions
Swimming conditioning
Vocal ensemble
Weights and conditioning
Yoga
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Contact Info

Official website
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road Kamuela, HI 96743
808-881-4321
admissions@hpa.edu
Hawaii

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1949
Campus Size: 228 acres
Boarding Rate: 50%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/09
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,TOEFL Junior
School Code:
TOEFL: 1762
SSAT: 3766
ISEE: 120150

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Hawai'i Preparatory Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Hawai'i Preparatory Academy.
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Honolulu, Hawaii, US. It was founded 1949 , and currently has about 600 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.hpa.edu/.
02.
Does Hawai'i Preparatory Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is offering 16 AP courses.

Hawai'i Preparatory Academy also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Hawai'i Preparatory Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 9.74% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 7.89% go to top 25, and about 5% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Hawai'i Preparatory Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Hawai'i Preparatory Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Hawai'i Preparatory Academy in 2024 is $76,100 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@hpa.edu .
06.
Where is Hawai'i Preparatory Academy located?
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is located in the State of Hawaii of USA. The closest major city is Honolulu, which is about 164 miles away from school. Most families can choose Honolulu International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is Hawai'i Preparatory Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 353 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Hawai'i Preparatory Academy has been favorited by 45 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Hawai'i Preparatory Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Hawai'i Preparatory Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Hawai'i Preparatory Academy’s official site: http://www.hpa.edu/ or call them at 808-881-4321.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Hawai'i Preparatory Academy?
The closest major city is Honolulu. You can find out more schools near Honolulu here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Hawai'i Preparatory Academy?
The overall rating for Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is B+.

The section ratings of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy are:
A- for Matriculation
B for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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