Hawai'i Preparatory Academy

Hawai'i Preparatory Academy

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd,  Kamuela, HI
4.2
4.6
599 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,500
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
62
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Two or more races
50.5%
White
39.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.7%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Boarding HS in Hawaii
#5 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Hawaii
#5 Best Private K12 Schools in Hawaii
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern California 59 Students
University of Hawaii at Manoa 53 Students
University of San Diego 51 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 44 Students
University of Washington 44 Students
University of San Francisco 43 Students
New York University 42 Students
Stanford University 40 Students
Chapman University 40 Students
Oregon State University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 69 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
International Business 22 Students
Environmental Science 21 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Political Science and Government 16 Students
Economics 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 163 Reviews
5.0
1/14/2025
The internet and food is horrible but other than that it is an amazing school both location wise and acedemically. If you can offord it I would recomend coming.
5.0 Senior
12/9/2024
HPA is more than just a school, it is a community where everyone is treated as Ohana(family). From the campus, to the faculty, it is a great environment to learn
5.0 Sophomore
2/2/2021
Hawaii Preparatory academy had a wide array of clubs, activities, and people to get to know. Every day, every week, every month, there was always something new and exciting to do. There was a huge emphasis on making a student a good all-rounder.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/8/2022
My son attended HPA from 6th grade to 12th grade. We are very happy with the education he got and the extra curricular opportunities provided. I definitely recommend HPA. HPA teachers are fabulously caring and the small class size means the student gets individualized attention. My son experienced s...
5.0 parent
5/4/2016
Outstanding school in every way! Well worth the money. I have two kids at the school and they both love it. Faculty, teachers, students and parents are all wonderful. It's a great community and the campus setting is stunning! My kids are challenged in every way possible and the mandatory sports prog...
2.0 parent
6/12/2014
My daughter went to HPA for 5 years. The teachers are good. It is the administration that fails the students.How do you fire a well loved and excellent teacher who was teacher of the year just the year before? Also no follow through when school rules are broken. The administration listens to your co...
5.0 parent
2/16/2014
Outstanding teachers for anyone looking to be challenged. I have two boys who were in a super elite private school on the east coast. What I can say is this. If you want a quality education, you can get it here. At the top of the class, you will find kids who are as good as anywhere. However, the av...

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Hawai'i Preparatory Academy is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 65-1692 Kohala Mountain Rd in Kamuela, in the Kamuela neighborhood. Annual tuition is $32,500. The school has a total enrollment of 599 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Hawai'i Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,383,615. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parker School, Waimea Middle Public Conversion Charter School, Waimea Country School, and more. Learn more about what Kamuela has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hawai'i Preparatory Academy.

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