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
585 students
89 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
48
14
Grade 1 Students
48
10
Grade 2 Students
44
8
Grade 3 Students
44
9
Grade 4 Students
41
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Grade 5 Students
44
6
Grade 6 Students
46
7
Grade 7 Students
54
6
Grade 8 Students
48
16
Grade 9 Students
51
5
Grade 10 Students
45
3
Grade 11 Students
41
2
Grade 12 Students
31
3
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
55%
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Average Class Size
20
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Number of AP Classes
10
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:8
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
$16,948
$16,870
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Grades K-5: $16,948
Grades 6-12: $17,949
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% on Financial Aid
21%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
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Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Eileen Novak
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
'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
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