Island Pacific Academy is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory school located in Kapolei, Hawaii.
IPA serves students in Grades K-12, and provides outstanding academic and extra-curricular experiences built on a foundation of core values such as kindness, generosity of spirit, and the importance of curiosity and creativity.
Founded in 2004, IPA is fully accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Island Pacific Academy students have two new makerspaces on campus thanks to a $50,000 grant from the James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation awarded during the 2021-2022 school year. "This ...moreis a space for exploration of ideas and for cross pollination and collaboration between students and subjects to find creative solutions to everyday problems," says Jillian Steele, Secondary Design Thinking Department Head. hide
After two and a half long years, IPA Secondary students were finally able to get back into the community on Friday, October 7 for IPA`s annual Make a Difference Day. ...moreMake a Difference Day (MADD) provides opportunities for IPA students to give back to the community by helping as volunteers at different community organizations. hide
Full circle. There`s no better way to describe the journey thus far for ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY alumnus Shelden Balatico `11. As a senior at IPA, Balatico helped with founding the ...moreschool`s first varsity volleyball team in 2010-2011 and this year he returned to campus as Head Coach for the varsity boys` and intermediate girls` volleyball teams where he found success. hide
It was a first in the history of the ISLAND PACIFIC ACADEMY theater program and the culmination of a passion project born during a summer of boredom spent in COVID ...morelockdown. The premiere of Crossroads, a short play written and directed by senior Chloe Davis `22, was a highlight of IPA`s annual Spring Theater production in March. hide
Project-based learning provides opportunities for students to learn through active engagement in projects that are real-world and personally meaningful. Find out what the Grade 2 students accomplished when given just ...moresuch an opportunity in their Trade unit of inquiry. (Spoiler: They knocked it out of the park!) hide
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Japanese Language & Culture, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language & Culture
Average SAT score
1180
Classroom Dress Code
Formal Uniform: Khaki or navy pants, shorts, skirts; navy, maize, or white polo shirts with school logo
Club or Organization: 'Ohana of Polynesia Club, Art Exploration, Creative Writing Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Drone Robotics Club, Farm to Table Culinary & Gardening Club, Galatic Fleets Club, Hui Ho'omau, Interact Club, International Exchange Program, International Thespian Society, Japanese Club, Japanese National Honor Society, Kōkua Tree, LGBTea, Magic the Gathering Club, Math League, Mu Alpha Theta, National Arts Honor Society, National Honor Society, Navigator Investors, Navigator News, Safe Space, Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Ultimate Frisbee Club
School Notes
Island Pacific Academy is West Oahu's premiere choice for a
quality K-12 independent, coed, college prepatory school located in
Kapolei, Hawaii. IPA's program is based on its mission to provide
an environment where students come first, values matter, and
community counts. Kindness, generosity of spirit, and the
importance of curiosity and creativity are core values practiced by
students and faculty in a campus culture that lives up to the
school motto, "Where Values Matter." Founded in 2004, IPA is fully
accredited by the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS)
and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Island Pacific Academy's tuition is approximately $16,948 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Island Pacific Academy?
The acceptance rate of Island Pacific Academy is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%.
Does Island Pacific Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Island Pacific Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Island Pacific Academy offer?
Island Pacific Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
Grades: PK-12 | 1,528 students17.1 miles 2445 Ka'ala Street Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 283-6155
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(3 reviews)
55/17/2016
The teachers and staff at this school work so hard and the students are amazing; however the administration at all levels have turned this school from a loving, caring, place to work and learn to a hostile environment. Sadly the parents don't have their eyes open to how badly the teachers are treated so they will be blindsided when they figure out how many amazing teachers are leaving the school. Over 20 highly qualified educators that love the students at ipa are leaving because the administration has created a hostile environment for them to work. The students will suffer, programs will suffer, all because the egos of the people on the administration team. For the students I hope they find qualified replacements for the teachers that have left or are leaving but if I were a parent, especially of a 6-12 student I would be worried!
- Posted by Teacher - Hoop3
57/17/2015
I have one graduate and one still at IPA. My oldest got a great education and got into a highly competitive mainland school. Both always tested high on national standardized tests as did all of their classmates. The school has a wide variety of programs,sports,and extracurricular's. IPA provides a very safe well structured environment. Go check it out for yourself no better place on the leeward side!
- Posted by Parent - leewa
53/5/2015
We have two children at IPA currently. We have been there for 4 years so far and we continue to be amazed and grateful for how awesome, loving, and committed the teachers and staff are to the children. The teachers have amazing talents, unexpected drive, and true love for what they do and for each child. Between my two children, we have experienced 7 different teachers over the years and we have not ONE issue or complaint in any of the classrooms. We continue to be surprised and how consistent and passionate each and every teacher is on a daily and yearly basis. This school and staff is awesome and we will not send our children anywhere else. IPA is a hidden GEM that we are so lucky to have stumbled upon with a flyer for a open house in our mail years ago. Highly recommended!
- Posted by Parent - cameo
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