What Mid-Pacific Institute does

Mid-Pacific Institute is a private, nonprofit, co-educational college preparatory school serving approximately 1,400 students from preschool through Grade 12 on a 43-acre campus in Mānoa Valley, Honolulu, Hawai'i. Founded in 1908 through the merger of four ethnic schools (Kawaiaha'o Seminary for Hawaiian girls, Mills Institute for Chinese boys, the Okumura Japanese Boarding School, and the Korean Methodist School for Boys and Girls), the institution offers a continuous PK-12 academic program anchored by signature offerings: the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (offered for over 20 years with a 92% average pass rate and 87% satisfactory-or-higher scoring), the Mid-Pacific Exploratory (MPX) project-based learning curriculum, and the Mid-Pacific School of the Arts (MPSA) offering pre-professional arts certificates in dance, hula, music, theatre, film, and visual arts.

The school's revenue model is tuition-based, supplemented by extended learning programs (after-school care, GlobalX enrichment classes, summer camps), donations through the Mid-Pacific Fund and planned giving programs, and educational grants including a $250,000 Edward E. Ford Foundation grant received in December 2022. Distribution operates through a traditional admissions-based enrollment model — the proprietary myPueo online application portal, campus tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Office of Admissions, and a dedicated International Program Office for English Language Development students. Marketing channels include the school's website, active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), email newsletters (Owl News, Owl Strong Network), community events (Open House, HAIS Fair), earned media (Hawaii Business Magazine, Hawaii News Now), and the Mid-Pacific Today digital magazine.

The school is led by President Dr. Paul Turnbull (departing July 1, 2027 to lead Cary Academy) with a presidential search underway as of Spring 2026, supported by a leadership team including VPs of Academic Affairs, Institutional Advancement, and Human Resources, plus a COO. In 2024, the institution established an AI Advisory Council and launched the EdFuture Summit to integrate AI education across the curriculum, drawing council members from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Matterport, Bank of Hawaii, and the University of British Columbia. A multi-project campus capital program spanning May 2025 through May 2026 includes a new 6-lane Track and Field Facility, Mills Gymnasium renovation, Livingston Pool repairs, and Atherton Hall interior upgrades.

Name

Mid-Pacific Institute

Legal name

Mid-Pacific Institute

Website

https://midpac.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mid-Pacific Institute is a private, nonprofit PK-12 college-preparatory school serving approximately 1,400 students on a 43-acre campus in Honolulu, Hawai'i, offering the IB Diploma Programme, project-based learning, and arts certificates since 1908.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Private PK-12 school with tuition-based revenue model. Financial aid and scholarships available to support diverse student body.
2. Educational Grants: Foundation grants for educational programs and expansion. Received $250,000 grant from Edward E. Ford Foundation to expand educational impact.
3. Extended Learning Programs: After school care program (2-5:30 p.m.) and GlobalX Extended Learning Program offering enrichment classes including hula, ballet, soccer, technology, and more for additional fees.
4. Donations and Giving: Mid-Pacific Fund, planned giving programs, and various giving campaigns supported by alumni and community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mid-Pacific Institute operates as a private, co-educational college preparatory school offering education from preschool through Grade 12 on a 43-acre campus in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school delivers signature programs including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Mid-Pacific Exploratory (MPX) project-based learning, the Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, and an AI education initiative, alongside standard grade-level curricula, athletics, and college counseling services.

Product overview

Mid-Pacific Institute is a private, college-preparatory PK-12 school offering a unified academic program with specialized tracks. The core offerings include standard grade-level programs (Preschool through High School) enhanced by signature programs: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Mid-Pacific Exploratory (MPX) project-based learning, and the Mid-Pacific School of the Arts (MPSA) for pre-professional arts training. The Center for Advancing Education houses the Global Exchange Academy and Kupu Hou Academy for extended learning and professional development. The school has recently launched AI at Mid-Pacific, an initiative featuring an AI Advisory Council and annual EdFuture Summit to integrate AI education across the curriculum. Student services include College Counseling with a four-year advisory program, and admissions utilize the myPueo online platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Comprehensive two-year college preparatory program for grades 11-12 offering courses across literature, languages, sciences, mathematics, arts, and social sciences, with components including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service).
• Mid-Pacific Exploratory (MPX) Innovative project-based learning program where students synthesize knowledge across language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, technology, art, and engineering through collaborative real-world problem solving with community partners such as Honolulu Zoo and Water Hands Hope.
• Mid-Pacific School of the Arts (MPSA) Pre-professional arts certificate program offering intensive training in dance, hula, instrumental music, media, musical theatre, theatre, visual arts, and voice, taught by faculty who are both accomplished teachers and working artists.
• Preschool (Reggio Emilia-Inspired) Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for children ages 3-5 featuring multi-age settings, inquiry-based learning, and the Hundred Languages approach to child development.
• Elementary School Program (K-5) Inquiry-based elementary program (K-5) integrating literacy, mathematical reasoning, social studies, science, arts, and character education with multiage classroom options.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school program (grades 6-8) combining cognitive learning through inquiry and discovery with academic preparation for high school, incorporating social-emotional development and elective courses.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program (grades 9-12) offering IB Diploma Programme, School of the Arts certificates, MPX project-based learning, and comprehensive extracurricular activities.
• AI at Mid-Pacific Comprehensive AI education initiative featuring an AI Advisory Council, EdFuture Summit, and integration of AI literacy across the curriculum to prepare students for an AI-driven world.
• Global Exchange Academy Division of the Center for Advancing Education offering international day camps, summer programs, virtual programs, and extended learning opportunities for students.
• Kupu Hou Academy Professional development and deeper learning academy focused on transforming education through research, innovation, and collaborative learning communities for educators.
• College Counseling Four-year college counseling advisory program beginning in grade 9, coordinating approximately 150-200 college visits, organizing college tours, and providing workshops on applications, testing, and financial aid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2025 received 685 college acceptances and $16.9 million in scholarship offers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVIDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVIDIA is represented on Mid-Pacific's AI Advisory Council. NVIDIA's Head of Strategic Initiatives Louis Stewart and Muffie Waterman serve as council members, providing expertise in AI technology and industry perspectives for educational integration.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft serves on Mid-Pacific's AI Advisory Council through Global Education Director Mark Sparvell, contributing to the school's approach to AI in education and providing industry perspectives on educational technology integration.
• Bank of HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of Hawaii's Executive Vice President of Artificial Intelligence Jason D'olier serves on Mid-Pacific's AI Advisory Council, bringing financial services industry perspective to AI education discussions.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education - Research Schools InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMid-Pacific was the first in Hawaii and the 8th school in the nation to partner with Research Schools International and faculty at Harvard Graduate School of Education, bringing research-based educational practices to the school.
• University of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Vered Shwartz, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at UBC and Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Vector Institute, serves on Mid-Pacific's AI Advisory Council, contributing academic AI expertise.
• University of HawaiicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ni Zhang, Associate Director of Center for Chinese Studies at University of Hawaii, serves on Mid-Pacific's Board of Trustees. Emile Loza de Siles from UH William S. Richardson School of Law serves on AI Advisory Council.
• MatterportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer CTO Japjit Tulsi of Matterport serves on Mid-Pacific's AI Advisory Council, bringing technology industry perspective to AI education discussions.
• University of KentuckyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. John Nash, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Studies at University of Kentucky, serves on AI Advisory Council, contributing academic perspective on educational leadership and AI integration.
• Honolulu ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMid-Pacific Exploratory (MPX) students collaborate with Honolulu Zoo on educational outreach development as part of real-world problem solving curriculum.
• Water Hands HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPX students participate in international water quality testing through Water Hands Hope organization, engaging in global environmental projects.
• RG175coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRG175 is the search firm engaged to lead Mid-Pacific's presidential search process, providing advisory services for the leadership transition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Punahou School: Largest and most prominent private K-12 college preparatory school in Honolulu. Directly comparable as a Hawaii-based independent school competing for the same tuition-paying families, with overlapping IB-equivalent and arts/athletics offerings.
• Le Jardin Academy: Private K-12 college preparatory school in Kailua on Oahu. Competes in the same Hawaii private-school market with similar PK-12 grade span and college-prep focus.
• 'Iolani School: Highly regarded Honolulu private K-12 college prep school with rigorous academics, championship athletics, and arts programs. Directly comparable to Mid-Pacific in target market, tuition model, and program breadth.
• Maryknoll School: Honolulu-based private Catholic PK-12 college prep school offering IB programme and robust athletics. Direct competitor in the same metro area, similar tuition tier, and similar college-preparatory positioning.
• Saint Louis School: Honolulu private Catholic K-12 college prep school for boys with strong athletics tradition. Competes for the same Honolulu families and overlaps with Mid-Pacific on college-prep and extracurricular positioning.
• Kamehameha Schools: Hawaii's largest private K-12 system with preferential admissions for Native Hawaiian students. Competes with Mid-Pacific in the broader Hawaii private school market and shapes the local talent pool of faculty and prospective families.
• Hanahau'oli School: Honolulu progressive private K-6 school with a Reggio Emilia-influenced approach. Direct overlap with Mid-Pacific's preschool/elementary philosophy and same feeder market for the K-12 pipeline.
• Hawaii Baptist Academy: Honolulu private Christian K-12 college preparatory school. Direct competitor for tuition-paying families in the same geography, with overlapping college-prep and extracurricular offerings.
• Hawaii Preparatory Academy: Private college-prep day and boarding school serving grades K-12 on Hawaii Island. Comparable college-preparatory academic profile and tuition model, extending Mid-Pacific's competitive set across the Hawaiian Islands.

Emerging players

• Assets School: Honolulu private K-12 school specializing in gifted and talented learners, including dual-enrollment college programming. Comparable to Mid-Pacific's IB/honors enrichment niche but with a more focused differentiation on gifted learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/midpac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/MidPacificInstituteVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/midpac
• Instagraminstagram.com/midpacific
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-pacific-institute

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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