Parker School vs. Hawaii Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Parker School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Extra-curric.
Hawaii Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School Resources
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1976
1949
Students Body
Total Students
306 students
599 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
13
8
Grade 1 Students
17
19
Grade 2 Students
18
20
Grade 3 Students
17
19
Grade 4 Students
19
21
Grade 5 Students
19
22
Grade 6 Students
30
29
Grade 7 Students
30
33
Grade 8 Students
28
50
Grade 9 Students
26
82
Grade 10 Students
29
94
Grade 11 Students
30
91
Grade 12 Students
30
111
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
90%
Average Class Size
16
15
Number of AP Classes
12
17
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1150
1320
Average ACT score
26
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(No uniform)
(No uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 5 / rolling
Feb. 10 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,890
$71,300
Tuition Notes
K-5 grade tuition for 2020-21: $15995
6-12 grade tuition for 2017-18: $17890
Tuition increase averages between 3-6% per year.400
There are multiple tuition rates according to day or boarding, Lower, Middle, Upper School, or International. The tuition listed is for Upper School 7-day boarding for 2023-2024.
% on Financial Aid
41%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,560
$18,000
Acceptance Rate
87%
70%
Admissions Director
Makela Bruno-Kidani
Tiare Judd Police, '86
Admissions Associate
Maile Wong
Janet Kalaniopio
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
26
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
32
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Amnesty InternationalClass Leadership
International Thespian SocietyInvestment Club
Journalism ClubNational Art Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNational Spanish Honor Society
Pacific & Asian Affairs CouncilParker Bulls Soccer Club
Robotics TeamSpeech and Debate
Student CouncilYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDramatiques
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intermural sportsTrack and Field
Debate and Speech ClubEnvironmental Club
Instrumental MusicLiterary Magazine
Newspaper
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubCollege Counseling Club
Cycling ClubElectronic Music club
Film ClubHawaiian Club
International ClubJapanese Club
Ka Makani ClubNorth Hawai'i Youth Coalition
Nutrition ClubOrigami Club
Peer Assistance ProgramPhilosophy Club
Photography ClubProject Water Club
Red Cross Youth GroupRed Key Guide Club (Student Ambassadors)
Robotics ClubSAT Club
Spanish ClubStudent Council
Students Against Destructive DecisionsStudents for China Club
Tea & Philosophy ClubVocal Music
Yearbook