Island Pacific Academy vs. American Renaissance Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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.
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
2004
2007
Students Body
Total Students
477 students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
29
14
Grade 1 Students
29
10
Grade 2 Students
26
8
Grade 3 Students
47
9
Grade 4 Students
36
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Grade 5 Students
40
6
Grade 6 Students
40
7
Grade 7 Students
38
6
Grade 8 Students
37
16
Grade 9 Students
36
5
Grade 10 Students
38
3
Grade 11 Students
40
2
Grade 12 Students
41
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
57%
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Average Class Size
20
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Number of AP Classes
16
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1180
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Classroom Dress Code
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)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,530
$16,870
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Grades K-5: $19,530
Grades 6-12: $20,410
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% on Financial Aid
26%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
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Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Jennifer Banquil
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Admissions Associate
Rose Armstrong
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
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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