Kauai Christian Academy vs. Island School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
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.
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;
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1973
1977
Students Body
Total Students
235 students
494 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
36
Kindergarten Students
18
21
Grade 1 Students
9
20
Grade 2 Students
18
23
Grade 3 Students
18
26
Grade 4 Students
20
23
Grade 5 Students
18
24
Grade 6 Students
22
56
Grade 7 Students
28
44
Grade 8 Students
20
35
Grade 9 Students
10
58
Grade 10 Students
10
52
Grade 11 Students
4
42
Grade 12 Students
4
34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
48%
Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:10
Average SAT score
1240
1277
Average ACT score
27
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(School shirt, blue or black or khaki shorts, pants, or skirt)
(School shirt, blue or black or khaki shorts, pants, or skirt)
Casual
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
(Logo wear t-shirts and knee length shorts and or pants)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,700
$16,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition prices vary due to payment plans and financial aid. Please visit the KCA website for full details.
Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $10,975 and K-12 is $16,500
% on Financial Aid
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62%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$8,100
Acceptance Rate
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90%
Admissions Director
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Sean Magoun
Admissions Associate
Daniel Plunkett
Candice Lopez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Coding Club, Drama, elementary sports, Student Leadership Council
Chorus, FIrst Lego League Robotics, First Robotics, GIrls Volleyball, Middle School Basketball, Mock Trail, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Science Olympiadmpiad, SCUBA Diving Club