Island School vs. Kauai Christian Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Student Body
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Overview
Island School combines academic excellence with character building and experiences in the arts, athletics and academics.
The curriculum is based on ideas of Howard Gardner, reflecting the development of "multiple intelligences."
The campus has 38 acres and is safe and secluded.
Diversity is valued, and a generous financial aid program ensures a broadly representative student population.
Island School prepares students for college. skilled in the basic tools of the modern world;
Kauai Christian Academy exists to provide an academically excellent, Christ-centered education for the families of Kauai.
Located on a beautiful 10 acre campus on the way to the scenic Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai Christian Academy inspires the hearts and minds of pre-school through 12th grade young people with a balance of truth and love, in a safe, nurturing environment that produces outstanding students.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1977
1973
Students Body
Total Students
494 students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
36
Kindergarten Students
21
18
Grade 1 Students
20
9
Grade 2 Students
23
18
Grade 3 Students
26
18
Grade 4 Students
23
20
Grade 5 Students
24
18
Grade 6 Students
56
22
Grade 7 Students
44
28
Grade 8 Students
35
20
Grade 9 Students
58
10
Grade 10 Students
52
10
Grade 11 Students
42
4
Grade 12 Students
34
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
48%
10%
Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
8
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:12
Average SAT score
1277
1240
Average ACT score
26
27
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
Casual
(School shirt, blue or black or khaki shorts, pants, or skirt)
(School shirt, blue or black or khaki shorts, pants, or skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,500
$7,700
Tuition Notes
Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $10,975 and K-12 is $16,500
Tuition prices vary due to payment plans and financial aid. Please visit the KCA website for full details.
% on Financial Aid
62%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,100
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Sean Magoun
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Admissions Associate
Candice Lopez
Daniel Plunkett
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chorus, FIrst Lego League Robotics, First Robotics, GIrls Volleyball, Middle School Basketball, Mock Trail, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Science Olympiadmpiad, SCUBA Diving Club
Coding Club, Drama, elementary sports, Student Leadership Council