Olelo Christian Academy vs. Island School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Olelo Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Island School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
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Student Body
Overview
Olelo Christian Academy is a private academic institution, located in the center of Lihue on the Garden Island of Kauai.
We have a tradition of academic excellence through a Biblical worldview.
Our students are tomorrow`s future leaders. With an emphasis on a character development and spiritual growth, Olelo Christian Academy is known for its outstanding student body and loving staff.
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;
knowledgeable about a wide range of topics, current as well as of the past;
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
2002
1977
Students Body
Total Students
124 students
494 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
36
Kindergarten Students
10
21
Grade 1 Students
10
20
Grade 2 Students
10
23
Grade 3 Students
8
26
Grade 4 Students
8
23
Grade 5 Students
8
24
Grade 6 Students
8
56
Grade 7 Students
8
44
Grade 8 Students
8
35
Grade 9 Students
8
58
Grade 10 Students
8
52
Grade 11 Students
8
42
Grade 12 Students
2
34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
48%
Average Class Size
12
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Average SAT score
n/a
1277
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Khaki/black pants, shorts, skirts & polos)
(Khaki/black pants, shorts, skirts & polos)
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
$7,000
$16,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition can be paid monthly, quarterly, by semester, yearly
Other tuition is as follows: Pre- K = $10,975 and K-12 is $16,500
% on Financial Aid
n/a
62%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$8,100
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Admissions Director
Lisa Poole
Sean Magoun
Admissions Associate
Kelli Berry
Candice Lopez
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
10
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Student Council
Chorus, FIrst Lego League Robotics, First Robotics, GIrls Volleyball, Middle School Basketball, Mock Trail, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Science Olympiadmpiad, SCUBA Diving Club