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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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Hawai'i Preparatory Academy With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
A- Matriculation
B Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $79,900
Day S. Tuition: $34,100
# of Students: 391
Boarding Rate: 40%
Teacher:Student: 1:12%
International Student: 40%
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $122,762/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 72%
SAT: 1107/1600
IB: No
#158

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#5 Yale University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
LAC #5 Wellesley College 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#75 Baylor University 1
#75 Clemson University 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#79 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Colorado School of Mines 1
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#93 University of San Diego 1
#99 University of Oregon 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#122 Chapman University 1
#122 University of Missouri: Columbia 1
#127 Seattle University 1
#148 San Diego State University 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
#162 Oregon State University 1
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Whitman College 1
Academy of Art University 1
Babson College 1
Bard College 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State University multiple locations 1
Chaminade University of Honolulu 1
Colorado Mesa University 1
Eastern Washington University 1
Franklin University Switzerland 1
Glion Institute of Higher Education Switzerland 1
Graceland University 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Hawai‘i Pacific University 1
Illinois Wesleyan University 1
Istituto Marangoni Miami 1
Liberty University 1
Linfield College 1
Macquarie University Australia 1
Marist College 1
Mount San Antonio College 1
musicians institute 1
Northern Arizona University 1
Oregon Institute of Technology 1
Rhodes College 1
Ritsumeikan University Japan 1
Temple University Japan 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Trinity College Dublin Ireland 1
University College Dublin Ireland 1
University of Alabama 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Calgary 1
University of California multiple locations 1
University of Hawaii at Hilo 1
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1
University of Montana 1
University of Nevada: Las Vegas 1
University of Nottingham 1
University of Portland 1
University of Puget Sound 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Victoria 1
Western Washington University 1
Willamette University 1
William Penn University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
Psychology
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Human Geography
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Environmental Science
Psychology
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
United States History
Human Geography
Physics 1
Comparative Government and Politics
Chemistry
Physics 2
Precalculus
Statistics
English Language and Composition
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Sports

(Total 17)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Paddling
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
American Football
Golf
Paddling
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Lacrosse
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

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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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Arts

(Total 17)
Jazz
Music
Musicianship
Art History
Acting
Band
Music Production
Recording
Songwriting
Drawing
Jazz
Music
Musicianship
Art History
Acting
Band
Music Production
Recording
Songwriting
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Costume Design
Mixed Media
Storytelling
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1949
Campus Size: 228 acres
Boarding Rate: 40%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

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

Brief Reviews

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4.6/ 5

Detailed Review

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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

Tell me a bit about Hawai'i Preparatory Academy.
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Hawaii, US. It was founded 1949 , and currently has about 391 students, 40.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.hpa.edu/.
Does Hawai'i Preparatory Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

Hawai'i Preparatory Academy also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
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.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
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 .
Where is Hawai'i Preparatory Academy located?
Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is located in the State of Hawaii of USA.
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 335 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Hawai'i Preparatory Academy has been favorited by 49 users.
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.
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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