Aka'ula School offers a quality, multi-age, transitional environment for Molokai students in grades five to eight.
We are committed to building a community where students, their families, and teachers are engaged in learning.
We believe in educating the whole child through a balanced curriculum that celebrates multiple intelligences and meets the needs of a heterogeneous learning community.
Learning, leading, and decision-making are fundamental collaborative processes practiced at Aka'ula School.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 5-11
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-11
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 74%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
85%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Admissions Director
Dara Lukonen
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Akaula School cost?
Akaula School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Akaula School?
The application deadline for Akaula School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Akaula School is Ho'omana Hou School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Molokai Mission School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Maui Preparatory Academy (23.8 miles away)
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Students
Grades: 9-12 | 23 students 0.5 miles 210 Kolapa Pl
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3675
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-3675
0.5
9-12
23
Molokai Mission School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 5-8 | 3 students 0.5 miles Po Box 482271
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
(808) 553-4441
0.5
5-8
3
Grades: PK-12 | 275 students 23.8 miles 4910 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 665-9966
23.8
PK-12
275
Mana'o'io Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-12 | 9 students 25.8 miles 164 Fleming Rd
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4017
25.8
PK-12
9
Grades: PK-8 | 196 students 26.7 miles 239 Dickenson Street
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-4720
26.7
PK-8
196
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