Parker School
School Notes Overview:
Parker School is a small, independent, co-educational day school for students in grades K-12. Parker School provides a college-preparatory program with emphasis on personal and educational excellence. Praker School provides a college-preparatory experience in a small school setting where students develop academically while exploring their individual talents. Our small class sizes, our ‘ohana (or family-like) atmosphere, and our diverse, caring and talented faculty combine to produce a rewarding educational experience. We nurture your children and stimulate their interests, building skills and knowledge in all areas of life: the physical, intellectual, musical, artistic and altruistic. Along the way students learn about themselves and their world, preparing for increasingly advanced work as they progress. Self-esteem grows from confidence in one’s competence and ability to work in groups of all kinds of people. Competence joined with confidence enables our students not only to advance to college, but also to take on life with exuberance and self-assurance. ...
School Overview:
Parker School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1976 | |
| County | Hawaii County, HI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 303 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(HI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 31% | 56% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 15 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 27 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 80% | |
| Number of AP Courses | 8 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(HI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 3 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11 | |
| Tuition Notes | K-5th tuition for 2008-09: $10,100. 6th - 12 tuition for " ": $11,800. Tuition increase averages between 3-6% per year. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 37% | |
| Admissions Director | Ann Renick | |
School Notes:
- Parker School is a small, independent, co-educational day school for students in grades K-12. Parker School provides a college-preparatory program with emphasis on personal and educational excellence. Parker School provides a college-preparatory experience in a small school setting where students develop academically while exploring their individual talents. Our small class sizes, our ‘ohana (or family-like) atmosphere, and our diverse, caring and talented faculty combine to produce a rewarding educational experience. We nurture your children and stimulate their interests, building skills and knowledge in all areas of life: the physical, intellectual, musical, artistic and altruistic. Along the way students learn about themselves and their world, preparing for increasingly advanced work as they progress. Self-esteem grows from confidence in one’s competence and ability to work in groups of all kinds of people. Competence joined with confidence enables our students not only to advance to college, but also to take on life with exuberance and self-assurance.
- Profile last updated: 11/03/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (96743) | School Zip (96743) |
(HI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,546 people | 1,211,489 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 37% | 30% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $52,484 | $50,171 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 26 years old | 37 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (96743) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 64% / 36% | 53% / 47% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Hawaii Preparatory Academy - 612 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Kamuela, Hawaii County, Zip 96743
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