American Renaissance Academy vs. Island Pacific Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
American Renaissance Academy provides students a rigorous, individualized, and comprehensive college-preparatory education.
This is accomplished by challenging students to think critically and creatively while instilling in them a passion for artistic growth and life-long learning.
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).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2007
2004
Students Body
Total Students
89 students
477 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
14
29
Grade 1 Students
10
29
Grade 2 Students
8
26
Grade 3 Students
9
47
Grade 4 Students
-
36
Grade 5 Students
6
40
Grade 6 Students
7
40
Grade 7 Students
6
38
Grade 8 Students
16
37
Grade 9 Students
5
36
Grade 10 Students
3
38
Grade 11 Students
2
40
Grade 12 Students
3
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
57%
Average Class Size
n/a
20
Number of AP Classes
n/a
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1180
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(Uniform: Khaki or navy pants, shorts, skirts; navy, maize, or white polo shirts with school logo)
(Uniform: Khaki or navy pants, shorts, skirts; navy, maize, or white polo shirts with school logo)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,870
$19,530
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade level.
Grades K-5: $19,530
Grades 6-12: $20,410
% on Financial Aid
n/a
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Admissions Director
n/a
Jennifer Banquil
Admissions Associate
n/a
Rose Armstrong
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
'Ohana of Polynesia ClubArt Exploration
Creative Writing ClubDance Club
Debate ClubDrone Robotics Club
Farm to Table Culinary & Gardening ClubGalatic Fleets Club
Hui Ho'omauInteract Club
International Exchange ProgramInternational Thespian Society
Japanese ClubJapanese National Honor Society
Kōkua TreeLGBTea
Magic the Gathering ClubMath League
Mu Alpha ThetaNational Arts Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNavigator Investors
Navigator NewsSafe Space
Sociedad Honoraria HispánicaTri-M Music Honor Society
Ultimate Frisbee Club