Hawaii Preparatory Academy
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (also known as HPA) is a coeducational, private, day and international boarding school in Kamuela, Hawaiʻi, providing K-12 education. The school has an annual day tuition at the Lower School (K-5) of $22,900, $25,300 at the Middle School (6-8), and $29,600 at the Upper School (9-12). Boarding tuition is $59,100 (domestic students) & $69,400 (international students) in 2021/22.
| Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy | |
|---|---|
Upper Campus | |
| Address | |
65-1274 Kawaihae Rd. Kamuela , 96743 United States | |
| Coordinates | 20°1.7695′N 155°42.0606′W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, College-prep, Day & Boarding |
| Established | 1949 |
| Founder | Harry S. Kennedy |
| Head of school | Fred Wawner |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Number of students | Approx. 600 |
| Campus | 2 campuses (Village & Upper) |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Athletics conference | Big Island Interscholastic Federation Division II |
| Mascot | Ka Makani |
| Accreditation | National Association of Independent Schools |
| Museum | Isaacs Art Center |
| Website | www |
The school hosts many noteworthy science-related educational programs for the benefit of its students, such as Turtle Tagging with NOAA and The Energy Lab (a partnership with Stanford University). The school is also the host of the TED organization's TEDxYouth@HPA event. In addition, the school has a signature Capstone program for all students in grades 5, 8, and 12.