The Big Island of Hawaii is home to one of the state’s top prep schools, Hawaii Preparatory Academy. HPA offers K-12 education on two campuses (K-8 are located at the Village Campus and 9-12 are located at the Upper Campus), which are located about a mile apart from one another in the heart of Waimea town.
Hawaii Preparatory Academy: One of Hawaii’s Top Prep Schools
For over 60 years, HPA has provided both day and boarding (grades 6 – 12) programs for local and international students. The appeal for a school that provides strong academics and sport in an environment free from many common teenage distractions has proven strong.
The Energy Lab at Hawaii Preparatory Academy
HPA and the Big Island offers an endless supply of healthy, adventuresome, organic activities: students have access to a host of extra-curricular activities including scuba diving, golf, turtle tagging, equestrian, surfing, hiking, cliff diving and more.
Making Life in Waimea, Hawaii a Reality
If you are applying for your child to attend HPA or he/she has been accepted and are starting the process of exploring real estate in the surrounding area, the below information should be a good resource for you.
Real estate surrounding HPA is amazingly diverse. At the center of it all is “Waimea Town,” a main street of sorts with two grocery stores, various shops such as Bentley’s, Starbucks, and Waimea Coffee Company, art galleries, and fantastic restaurants including a food court, Merriman’s and Red Water Cafe.
Also in town is the Kahilu Theater, a special part of Waimea Life, hosting incredible visiting artists such as George Winston. A 4 mile walking, biking, and equestrian trail is under construction and a good 1.5 miles are completed that centers through the beautiful Waimea Nature Park.
Waimea’s “Green-Side”
The “green-side of Waimea” starts from the middle of town expanding out to the East. The “green side” is known for light, but frequent precipitation, which can range from 20 inches to 36 inches per year.
