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Island Pacific Academy

Independent school · Grades K–12

Kapolei, HI

909 Haumea St, Kapolei, HI 96707

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Hawaii
  • The largest independent school in Kapolei
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Kapolei since at least 2011

In Kapolei, Hawaii, Island Pacific Academy is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 582 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
582
Teachers
65 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 256 girls, 326 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 82% of independent schools in Hawaii.
    • Compared with 11 independent schools in Hawaii.

    Students by survey year

    650’11–12501’13–14473’15–16527’17–18541’19–20562’21–22582’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K36
    148
    244
    346
    444
    542
    646
    751
    856
    945
    1045
    1142
    1237

    Student body

    Two or more races48%
    Asian17%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander13%
    White9%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native4%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    • 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?
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    Questions about Island Pacific Academy

    What grades does Island Pacific Academy serve?

    Island Pacific Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Island Pacific Academy?

    About 582 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Island Pacific Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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