Hawai'i Preparatory Academy
Hawaii, USA
Founded in 1949, Hawai‘i Preparatory Academy is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade, plus a postgraduate year. The core values are part of how they “live aloha.” They help HPA fulfill its mission: to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai‘i. Through the core values, HPA is a warm, welcoming, purposeful community where you will grow and be accepted for who you are.
Hawaii Preparatory Academy is top rated, private, boarding school located in Kamuela, students are accepted to top universities such as Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, Dartmouth College, and others.
Grades:
P–12, Gap year
Number of students:
400
Teacher-student ratio:
1:13
Year of foundation:
1949
About campus
On Hawai‘i Island students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. On campus, you will find Energy lab (100% sustainable building), stables with horses, library, sports facilities, art building, theater, cafeteria, swimming pool, gym, dorms and tennis court.
Interesting facts
Strongest academic programs
- Project and Capstones
- Sea Turtle Research
- Outdoor program
- NASA partnership
- Scuba diving
- Arts
- Robotics
Strongest art programs
- Theatre
- Visual arts
- Music
Strongest athletic programs
- Swimming and Diving
- Soccer
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Canoe Paddling
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Golf
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Graduates have been accepted to these universities
Barnard College
California Institute of Technology
Cornell University
Darthmouth College
