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.
Matriculation
Academics
Extracurricular Activities
Community
Reviews
Chinese Student Mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition:
$76,100
# of Students:
600
Teacher:Student:
1:12
International Student:
40%
AP Courses:
16
Endowment:
$85,000/student
Faculty w/ adv. degree:
86%
SAT:
1160/1600
#155 USA Boarding School
School Videos (3)
School Gallery (28)
Matriculation (2022)
| 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 |
| 67 | Texas A&M University | 1 |
| 72 | North Carolina State University | 1 |
| 77 | Loyola Marymount University | 2 |
| 97 | University of San Diego | 2 |
| 105 | University of Denver | 1 |
| 105 | University of San Francisco | 2 |
| 121 | Arizona State University | 1 |
| 15 | Davidson College | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 16
| 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 |
Arts
Total
10
| Chorus | Jazz | Music |
| Music Technology | Musicianship | Theater |
| 2D Studio Art | 3D Studio Art | Art History |
| Digital Media |
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 | 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 |
Data Source
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Contact Info
| Website |
| http://www.hpa.edu/ |
| Address |
| 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road Kamuela, HI 96743 |
| Phone Number |
| 808-881-4321 |
| admissions@hpa.edu |
| State/Provience |
| Hawaii |
Basic Info
| Year Founded |
| 1949 |
| Campus Size |
| 228 acres |
| Boarding Rate |
| 50% |
Application Info
| Deadline |
| 02/09 |
| School Code |
|
TOEFL:1762 SSAT:3766 ISEE:120150 |
| Interview |
| Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China |
| Pre Interview |
| No Requirement |
| Other Accepted Scores |
| TOEFL,TOEFL Junior |
| # of Chinese Students |
| 11 |
| Grades open for Chinese Students |
| 9 -11 |
Brief Reviews
Total 3
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4.5
/ 5
-
Detailed Review
Total 1
-
Overall
4.0 / 5 -
Academics
4.0 / 5 -
Campus
5.0 / 5 -
Student Life
4.0 / 5 -
Athletic&Art
4.0 / 5 -
Transportation
5.0 / 5
Q&A
Total 7
