Hawaii Preparatory Academy (request information)
65-1692 Kohala Mountain Road
Kamuela, HI  96743-8476  

Mr. Joshua Clark
Director of Admission

Phone: 808-881-4321
Fax: 808-881-4003
Email: admissions@hpa.edu
Website: http://www.hpa.edu

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.

The school takes advantage of its unique location with access to the ocean, volcanoes, biological and climatic diversity, unparalleled opportunities in researching environmental sustainability, as well as a rich Hawaiian history and culture. HPA also offers a summer school for students from around the world. Hawai’i Preparatory Academy consistently provides each student with the academic credentials to gain admission into top U.S. colleges and universities.

School Details:	School Type:
Religious Affiliation: None Boarding Grades: 6-12, PG (Day: K-12, PG) Enrollment - Boys: 283   Girls: 294 Boarding: 170   Day: 407 Year Founded: 1949 Campus Size (acres): 228 Accredited by: WASC	Coeducational Secondary Junior Boarding

Programs Offered: (where checked)

ESL (Intermediate, Advanced) ADD/ADHD Learning Differences AP Courses (17) International Baccalaureate Post Graduate Year Five-Day Boarding Summer Sessions

Application Fees for 2009-2010
Domestic Fee:		$25
International Fee:		$25
Our school accepts the Admission Application Form.
Tuition Information for 2009-2010
Seven-day Boarding Tuition:		$37,900
Five-day Boarding Tuition:		$33,900
Financial Aid Information
Financial aid is offered.
	% of boarding students receiving aid:	28%
Merit scholarships are not offered.
Student loans are not available.
Payment plans are available.
Endowment Information
Current endowment:		$29,950,000
Per student endowment:		$51,906
Academics
Average class size:		12
Number of full time teachers:		51
Percentage of faculty with advanced degrees:		60%
Student/Teacher ratio:		10:1
Distinctive programs offered:
Sea Turtle Research Program, Hula, Hawaiian canoe paddling, astronomy, sustainable energy research including a new energy lab opening January 2010.
College Placement
Percentage of graduates who attend college:		99%
Top college/university choices:
University of Hawaii University of Washington University of Colorado University of Oregon University of Southern California

Advanced Placement Courses Offered:
Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry English Language English Literature European History	French Language Physics B Physics C Psychology Spanish Language Statistics Studio Art US History
Interscholastic Athletic Programs:
Baseball Basketball Canoeing/Kayaking Cross-Country Running Football Golf Soccer	Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Water Polo Wrestling
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton Dance Equestrian Fencing Golf	Swimming Tennis Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee Weightlifting
Clubs and Organizations:
Debate Club Environmental Club Literary Magazine Math Club	Photography SADD Student Government
Arts & Music Programs (Extracurricular):
Audiovisual Club Choir	Theater or Drama