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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Overview
Our nearly 500 PK-12th grade students are challenged daily to live our mission: "Educating the mind, inspiring the heart.
Preparing Kauai youth to lead lives of significance." For 47 years, we have provided Kaua'i with a program from which our students become independent thinkers and explore with curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
From the voices of our young Pre-Kindergarteners in their outdoor classrooms to the robust debates amongst our juniors and seniors, we hold the student voice at the center of all we do. Island School is an environment where students feel safe to voice their opinions, take risks in their learning, and seek new challenges.
We cultivate a dynamic learning environment where respect, compassion, and integrity are fundamental aspects of our college-preparatory program, and work hard to ensure every member of our community is celebrated, seen, and belongs.
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
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1977
1973
Students Body
Total Students
429 students
241 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
45
Kindergarten Students
21
17
Grade 1 Students
23
10
Grade 2 Students
23
9
Grade 3 Students
20
20
Grade 4 Students
25
14
Grade 5 Students
24
22
Grade 6 Students
22
18
Grade 7 Students
29
25
Grade 8 Students
35
24
Grade 9 Students
51
14
Grade 10 Students
47
10
Grade 11 Students
33
7
Grade 12 Students
41
6
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
48%
10%
Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
9
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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%
75%
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
3
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
Drama, elementary sports, Student Leadership Council