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Aloha! Founded in 1949, Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is one of the premier independent, co-educational college-preparatory boarding and day schools in the Pacific Region offering a full range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for 575 students in grades K-12. The school is located on two campuses encompassing 228 acres in the heart of world-famous Parker Ranch on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. HPA offers a boarding option for students in grades 6-12, and draws its diverse student body from the Hawaiian Islands, 16 other states and U.S. territories, and 12 other countries.
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Hawai'i Preparatory
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | K-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1949 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 220 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 560 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 53% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 18% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 50% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1628 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1460 - 1800 | - |
| Average ACT score | 22 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 66% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $30 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,400 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,900 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $44,300 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $33,900 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 34% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,500 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Joshua D. Clark | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Ms. Stephanie Rutgers | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Biology | Calculus AB | |
| Calculus BC | Chemistry | |
| Japanese | Physics B | |
| Psychology | Spanish | |
| Statistics | Studio Art | |
| U.S. History | World History | |
| Art History | English Language and Composition | |
| English Literature and Composition | Environmental Science | |
| French | Physics C | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Dance | |
| Diving | Equestrian | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Polo | Soccer | |
| Softball | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | Water Polo | |
| Wrestling | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2005-2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of Hawai‘i-Manoa | 25 | |
| University of Oregon | 18 | |
| Santa Clara University | 13 | |
| University of Washington | 11 | |
| University of Denver | 9 | |
| Colorado State University | 8 | |
| University of Colorado-Boulder | 8 | |
| Oregon State University | 7 | |
| The George Washington University | 6 | |
| University of Southern California | 6 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Students pursue an ambitious, well-rounded course of studies in small classes taught by a dedicated, highly professional faculty using the latest in educational technology. The challenging academic curriculum takes advantage of Hawai‘i’s geographic and social setting to give students a strong sense of Hawai‘i and its culture. The marine science program, in collaboration with NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, offers unrivaled encounters with the island’s remarkable ocean environment. Partnerships with its high-tech neighbors such as the Mauna Loa Observatory enable participation in real-world, cutting edge research Offerings also include programs in the visual and performing arts as well as an Upper School interscholastic athletic program that stresses school-wide participation and teaches the values of sportsmanship and fair play. About 98 percent of graduates enter college in the fall following their high school graduation. Many choose colleges in the western United States, favoring such schools as Lewis & Clark College, Pomona College, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, University of Southern California, and the Universities of California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. Others seek experiences farther east at such institutions as Amherst College, Boston University, Bowdoin College, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, Columbia University, Cornell University, George Washington University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Vanderbilt University. HPA is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of 12 educational organizations including the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, College Entrance Examination Board, Council for Spiritual and Ethical Education, Cum Laude Society, National Association of College Admission Counselors, Hawai’i Association of Independent Schools, and National Association of Independent Schools.
- School accreditations: HAIS, WASC
- Profile last updated: 11/01/2010
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