Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School

What Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School does

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School (HAAS) is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school located in Pahoa on the Big Island of Hawaii, serving approximately 750 students in grades K-12 across face-to-face, blended, and fully virtual learning programs. Chartered in 2001 as one of the oldest charter schools in Hawaii, HAAS began with 107 students in grades 9-12 and has progressively expanded its program portfolio to span elementary, middle, and high school grades. The school operates under the Hawaii State Department of Education framework with independent governance through a self-administered Governing Board.

HAAS delivers its K-12 product through a portfolio of branded programs — Beach Academy, Kaleidoscope, Paradise Hui Haumana, Discovery Heights, Kealanui (elementary); Hui Lokahi and Kukui Academy (middle grades); Main Campus grades 9-12; plus blended and virtual options EDventures, InDigital, and Seaview Community School - SPACE. Supporting programs include Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) athletics, after-school clubs, driver's education, and an ASCA-aligned comprehensive school counseling program. The technology stack is standard EdTech: Infinite Campus for student information management, Google Workspace for Education, digital curriculum platforms, and an Edlio-based mobile app. The high school program has been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) since 2008, with the current full six-year accreditation expiring June 30, 2027.

As a public charter school, HAAS collects no tuition and is funded through state per-pupil allocation, federal Title I funding (47.2% poverty threshold for SY 2024-2025), federal grants including GEAR UP, and donations channeled through the Arts and Sciences Center (ASC) — a not-for-profit host organization that provides the 20-acre Pahoa campus. Enrollment is managed through an annual lottery per Hawaii Revised Statutes 302D, with interest forms accepted from January 1 and lottery draws on the first Friday of March. Strategic partnerships with the University of Hawaii System (Running Start dual-enrollment), BIIF (athletics), and ASC (facilities and community programming) anchor the operating model. The school is currently undergoing a leadership transition, having opened recruitment for a new School Director.

Name

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School

Legal name

Hawai'i Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School

Website

https://haaspcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School (HAAS) is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school in Pahoa, Hawaii, serving approximately 750 students through face-to-face, blended, and virtual programs under WASC accreditation. Founded in 2001, the school is funded via state per-pupil allocation, federal Title I funding, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 charter school
• Public charter education
• Blended learning programs
• College preparatory schooling
• Hawaiian culture education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pahoa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public charter school, HAAS is funded through state and federal education funding. The school receives Title I funding based on poverty threshold determined by free and reduced-priced meals eligibility (minimum 47.2% for 2024-2025). Additional funding comes from state per-pupil allocation and federal grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science is a tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter school serving approximately 750 K-12 students on Hawaii's Big Island. It delivers project-based, arts- and sciences-integrated education through multiple named programs across several campuses, with smaller learning communities, Hawaiian culture-based curriculum, dual-credit/early college pathways, and individualized college and career counseling. The school is funded through the Hawaii DOE per-pupil charter school allocation and federal education grants.

Product overview

Hawai'i Academy of Arts & Science Public Charter School is a K-12 public charter school offering a portfolio of educational programs rather than a unified technology product. The school provides Face-to-Face Learning Programs including Beach Academy, Kaleidoscope, Paradise Hui Haumana at HPP sites, and Discovery Heights, Kealanui, Hui Lokahi, Kukui Academy, and Main Campus at Pāhoa locations. Blended and Virtual Learning Programs include EDventures (K-6 blended learning), InDigital (7-12 digital/in-person hybrid), and Seaview Community School - SPACE (K-6 homeschool partnership). Student activities include Athletics, Beyond School Clubs, and Driver's Education. Support services include comprehensive school counseling aligned with ASCA standards. The school serves approximately 750 students with a 10:1 student-staff ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beach Academy A named HAAS educational program offering project-based learning for students on Hawaii Island.
• Kaleidoscope A named HAAS educational program providing arts- and sciences-integrated learning for students.
• Paradise Hui Haumana A named HAAS educational program supporting personalized learning for enrolled students.
• Discovery Heights A named HAAS program offering project-based learning experiences for students.
• Kealanui A named HAAS program providing project-based learning experiences to students.
• Hui Lokahi A named HAAS program offering project-based learning experiences for students.
• Kukui Academy A named HAAS program providing project-based educational experiences to enrolled students.
• Main Campus (High School) The HAAS high school campus offering college preparatory coursework, dual-credit/early college pathways, and comprehensive counseling for grades 9-12.
• EDventures A named HAAS enrichment/experiential learning program for enrolled students.
• InDigital A named HAAS digital learning program supporting online and blended learning experiences.
• Seaview Community School - SPACE A named HAAS program/campus offering project-based learning experiences for students.
• Athletics Program An athletics program offering various sports for HAAS students, partnering with other Big Island schools as needed.
• Driver's Education A driver's education program offered to HAAS high school students.
• Beyond School Clubs Afterschool clubs and enrichment offerings available to HAAS students beyond the standard school day.
• Comprehensive School Counseling Program A school counseling program supporting college, career, and academic planning for HAAS students.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arts and Sciences Center (ASC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003The Arts and Sciences Center (ASC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2003 that supports community development and access to education. ASC provides access to facilities for community-based learning and sharing opportunities. ASC is the proud home of HAAS with middle and high school campuses located on the 20-acre property in Pahoa, Hawaii. The center fosters organizational excellence through continuous innovation, responsible resource development, and effective communications.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersWASC provides accreditation to HAAS's high school program (grades 9-12), both virtual and face-to-face. The school received full six-year accreditation expiring June 30, 2027. As part of the accreditation process, WASC committees visit the school and interview stakeholders.
• University of Hawaii SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Running Start program allowing eligible HAAS high school students to take college courses at University of Hawaii campuses. Students earn both high school and college credits simultaneously. The program is a joint initiative between Hawaii State Department of Education and University of Hawaii System.
• Hawaii State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education authority that partners with HAAS through the Running Start dual enrollment program. HAAS operates as a public charter school under DOE oversight and participates in DOE systems including Infinite Campus for student information management.
• GEAR UPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal grant program that provides scholarships and support for HAAS students participating in the Running Start program. GEAR UP Running Start Scholarship helps cover costs for eligible students.
• Hawaii Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF)minorOthersAthletic league for Big Island schools. HAAS participates in BIIF for sports that HAAS has available teams. Students may play at their geographically assigned school if HAAS doesn't offer a particular sport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hawaii Technology Academy: Hawaii public charter school serving K-12 with a strong virtual/online learning emphasis. Comparable to HAAS as a charter K-12 operator on the same islands using blended and virtual modalities under DOE oversight.
• Myron B. Thompson Academy: Oahu-based public charter school serving K-12 through project-based and virtual learning. Comparable to HAAS in mission, multi-modal delivery, and Hawaii charter regulatory environment.
• Kanu o ka Aina New Century Public Charter School: Hawaii Island-based public charter school rooted in Hawaiian culture and place-based learning. Comparable to HAAS by geography (Big Island), charter status, and culture-driven K-12 programming.
• Hālau Kū Māna Public Charter School: Hawaii public charter school in Oahu serving grades 7-12 with place-based, Hawaiian-culture-focused curriculum. Comparable to HAAS in culture-rooted programming and charter governance framework.
• Connections Public Charter School: Hawaii public charter school with K-12 programs centered on individualized learning. Comparable to HAAS in charter K-12 scope, alternative-education positioning, and family-driven enrollment model.
• Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School: Hawaiian-immersion K-12 public charter school in Kauai. Comparable to HAAS as a culture- and language-rooted Hawaii charter K-12 operator with similar governance and Title I dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Rocketship Public Schools: National charter K-5 network combining in-person and online learning. Comparable to HAAS in blended-modality elementary programming and Title I student demographics, though serving a much larger footprint.
• KIPP Public Schools: National nonprofit network of college-preparatory public charter schools. Comparable to HAAS in college-prep mission and Title I eligibility, but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Emerging players

• Waldorf School of the Big Island: Independent Waldorf-inspired K-8 school on the Big Island sharing HAAS's Pahoa region. Comparable to HAAS in Waldorf-inspired pedagogy and whole-child focus, but operates as a private tuition-based school rather than a public charter.

Regional players

• Kualapuu Public Charter School: K-8 public charter school on Molokai. Comparable to HAAS as a Hawaii charter operator serving a small, geographically isolated community under the same DOE framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HAASPCS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hawaii-academy-of-arts-&-science-public-charter-school

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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