Akaula School

100 Kalae Highway Kualapuu, HI 96757
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,000
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning and Leading Together

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 72%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost Notes
Our summer program is funded through Title 1. It incorporates reading, math, and enrichment activities.
% on Financial Aid
85%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dara Lukonen
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Sports

School Mascot
Voyagers

School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Akaula School cost?
Akaula School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Akaula School?
The acceptance rate of Akaula School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Does Akaula School offer a summer program?
Yes, Akaula School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maui County, HI is $14,248 for elementary schools and $17,608 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maui County, HI is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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