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HPA will prepare you for college and so much more. Here, you’ll discover learning opportunities that exist only on Hawai‘i Island. You’ll dive into new experiences—from sea turtle research and astronomy atop Mauna Kea to musical theater, basketball games, and hiking in the magical Waipi‘o Valley.

Along the way, you’ll develop the academic skills, independence, and confidence that universities expect and that will serve you for years to come. Most of all, you’ll meet teachers and friends who will change your life forever. In Hawaiian, ‘ohana means “family,” and at HPA, you’ll become part of a campus community where we challenge, help, and celebrate each other.

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Upper school day & boarding events

Get the scoop on the Upper School. Join us for one or more events for prospective day and boarding students. These include virtual information sessions, open houses, tours, and more. We look forward to seeing you!

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Lower & middle school events

Learn all about the Lower and Middle Schools at HPA! Join us for one or more Lower and Middle School focused events, which include virtual information sessions, open houses, tours, and more. We can’t wait to connect!

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Upcoming Events

Catch up on our Virtual Events!

Couldn’t make it to one of our virtual events? No need to fret! Below, you’ll find recorded Zoom sessions to help you catch up.

Boarding student life at HPA

Hear from students and faculty members on what it’s like to be a boarding student at HPA.

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Academics at HPA

Delve into the vibrant academic experience at HPA by hearing directly from both teachers and students

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Meet your mentors

HPA faculty will guide and support you every step of the way. Meet some of the fascinating and friendly people who teach, coach, and live at HPA.

In baseball, it’s you against only one other person — pitcher vs. hitter. When one wins, one loses, and everybody sees it. There’s going to be so much failure involved, but you have to be resilient, grow from it, and keep grinding. You can carry those skills through life.

Head Coach Jeremy Lustik

It’s not just about winning and losing, but it’s about grit, it’s that tenacity, it’s learning how to work through adversity.”

Daena Craven, Girls & Boys Volleyball Head Coach

It was a call-to-action for me to serve our oceans. I challenge my capstone students every year to do their part.”

Laura Jim ’91, Co-Director, HPA Sea Turtle Research Program, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Science Educator