Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
Kamuela, HI
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Kamuela
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Hawaii
- The largest independent school in Kamuela
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Hawaii
Hawaii Preparatory Academy is an independent private school in Kamuela, Hawaii, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 576 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Hawaii. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 576
- Teachers
- 74.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 296 girls, 280 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Hawaii (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of independent schools in Hawaii.
- Compared with 11 independent schools in Hawaii.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Hawaii Preparatory Academy
What grades does Hawaii Preparatory Academy serve?
Hawaii Preparatory Academy serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Hawaii Preparatory Academy?
About 576 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hawaii Preparatory Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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