What Hawaii Baptist Academy does

Hawaii Baptist Academy is a private, nonprofit Christian college-preparatory school founded in 1949 in Honolulu, serving more than 1,100 students from preschool through grade 12 across four campuses: the Early Learning Center at GracePoint Church in Mililani, the ELC and Richard Bento Elementary Campus in Nuuanu, the Dan Kong Middle School Campus on Pali Highway, and the Stan Sagert High School Campus on Pali Highway. The academic program spans a 1:11 teacher-student ratio environment with 20 AP courses, a required Tech Intensive course in grades 9-12, comprehensive visual and performing arts, a 70% middle/high school athletic participation rate, and 100% college acceptance for graduates. Underlying technology consists of a 1:1 device program (iPads K-3, Chromebooks 4-12), Google and Adobe student accounts, and standard edtech SaaS (Finalsite CMS, Ravenna admissions, Clarity financial aid, Blackbaud MyEagle SIS, Follett Destiny library, Bloomz communications, Zoom). HBA is accredited by WASC, HAIS, and licensed by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, and is affiliated with ACSI and the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention.

Revenue is generated predominantly through annual tuition subscriptions: $23,580 for K-12, $28,580 for international students (grades 9-11), $17,740-$21,760 across two ELC programs, with optional ASEP at $3,500/yr and a Student Activity Fee of $720-$1,200. Need-based financial aid through Clarity reaches 20% of families, and 10% tuition discounts apply to alumni, siblings, and military families (non-combinable, first child only). The go-to-market motion is event- and sales-led: in-person Open Houses, scheduled campus tours, a Ravenna-based selective multi-step application (entrance exam, references, interview, transcript review), and ongoing community engagement via social channels, Ohana Stories, Booster Club events, and the Mainland Advisory Council.

Name

Hawaii Baptist Academy

Legal name

Hawai'i Baptist Academy

Website

https://hba.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hawaii Baptist Academy is a 75-year-old private nonprofit Christian college-preparatory school in Honolulu serving 1,100+ preschool-through-grade-12 students across four campuses, funded primarily through annual tuition of $23,580 (K-12) and generating 100% college acceptance for graduates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Arts-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAN)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 college preparatory
• Early childhood learning
• Interscholastic athletics
• Advanced Placement curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - K-12: Annual tuition for K-12 students is $23,580 for the 2026-27 school year. Payment options include annual (full payment by July 5), semi-annual (two installments by July 5 and December 5), or 10-month installment plan (July 5 to April 5) with a $150 handling fee. Tuition Refund Plan insurance is required for semi-annual and installment plans (approximately 1% of tuition).
2. Tuition - Early Learning Center (ELC) Mililani: Monthly rates for the 2025-26 school year: $1,355/month for 3-5 year olds, $1,735/month for 2 year olds (non-potty trained). Non-refundable $200 enrollment deposit and $400 annual comprehensive fee required. Annual payment option available.
3. Tuition - International Students: International student tuition for 2026-27 is $28,580 ($23,580 standard tuition + $5,000 international student fee). Students are also required to purchase the school's approved medical insurance at $176/month.
4. Student Activity Fee: Non-refundable fee billed per family's payment plan: $720-$1,200 for 2026-27 (combines previous Book Fee, Comprehensive Fee, and Technology Fee). Covers textbooks, workbooks, yearbook, field trips, athletics, campus security, electronic devices, and third-party software.
5. After School Enrichment Program (ASEP): Optional after-school program for grades K-6: $3,500 per school year. Covers after school care when school is in session; does not include school breaks.
6. Financial Aid - Need-Based Support: HBA distributes financial aid based on demonstrated financial need using the Clarity Application platform. 20% of families receive financial aid. Awards are based on family income, assets, expenses, debt, family size, and number of children at tuition-charging schools. Recipients must reapply annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hawaii Baptist Academy is a private Christian college-preparatory school delivering education from preschool through grade 12 across four campuses in Honolulu and Mililani, Hawaii. The school provides a unified PK-12 academic program enhanced by Advanced Placement courses, Technology Intensive courses, visual and performing arts, and a competitive interscholastic athletics program within the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) and Pac-Five consortium. Core offerings are supplemented by After School Enrichment, Summer School, and Intersession programs, with spiritual formation integrated throughout the curriculum.

Product overview

Hawaii Baptist Academy is a private Christian college-preparatory school offering a unified educational program from preschool through high school across four campuses in Honolulu. The core educational offerings span Early Learning Centers (ELC) in Mililani and Nuuanu for ages 2-5, Elementary School (K-6) at the Richard Bento Campus, Middle School (7-8) at the Dan Kong Campus, and High School (9-12) at the Stan Sagert Campus. These are enhanced by Technology Intensive courses, 21 AP courses, and comprehensive Visual and Performing Arts programs including Band, Choir, Halau, Theatre, and Visual Arts. The school supplements core academics with an Athletics program competing in ILH and PAC-Five leagues, Christian Ministries with grade-level camps, an After School Enrichment Program, Summer School, Intersession programs, and the student-run Eagle Eye news outlet. Technology integration includes 1:1 device programs (iPads K-3, Chromebooks 4-12) with Google and Adobe accounts, supported by Learning Resource Centers with research databases and digital collections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Center - Mililani Early learning center operated at GracePoint Church in Mililani, serving children from 2 years old through pre-kindergarten. Offers developmentally appropriate Christian preschool curriculum with monthly tuition options.
• Early Learning Center - Nu'uanu Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten program at the Richard Bento Elementary Campus in Nuuanu for children ages 3-5, with annual tuition including meals, supplies, and after-school care.
• Elementary School (K-6) Elementary school program for kindergarten through grade 6 at the Richard Bento Campus, utilizing self-contained classroom structure for K-3 and modified team teaching for grades 4-6. More than 400 students enrolled.
• Middle School (Grades 7-8) Middle school program for grades 7-8 at the Dan Kong Campus, focused on building academic confidence, social skills, and spiritual foundation during adolescent development.
• High School (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school for grades 9-12 at the Stan Sagert Campus, requiring 24 credits for graduation. Offers AP courses, visual and performing arts, and Tech Intensive courses with 100% college acceptance rate.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of HBA graduates are accepted to college
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GracePoint ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022HBA partners with GracePoint Church in Mililani to operate the Early Learning Center at GracePoint location (95-1080 Ukuwai Street, Mililani, HI 96789). This partnership allows HBA to extend its early childhood education program to the Leeward Coast community. GracePoint Church provides the facility, and HBA provides the educational program, curriculum, and staff. The preschool serves children from 2 years old through pre-kindergarten, ages 2-5.
• Le Jardin AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBA and Le Jardin Academy operate a co-op water polo team, allowing students from both schools to compete together in the ILH and HHSAA water polo programs. This co-op arrangement enables HBA students to participate in water polo, which is offered jointly with Le Jardin Academy.
• Pac-Five (Athletic Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPac-Five is an athletic consortium organized in 1973 within the ILH to give students from smaller member schools a chance to participate in a wider variety of sports. HBA participates in Pac-Five sports including football, baseball, soccer, softball, wrestling, swimming, water polo, track, air riflery, canoe paddling, diving, precision riflery, and judo. Original Pac-Five members included Mid-Pacific Institute, University High School, HBA, Maryknoll School, and Our Redeemer Lutheran School.
• Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILH was formed in 1909 and is the primary athletic league for private schools in Honolulu. HBA joined in 1962 as its eighth member school. ILH comprises 21 private schools with over 7,500 students participating in 21 different sports. HBA competes in most sports directly within ILH (volleyball, basketball, tennis, bowling, cross country, cheerleading, track and field) and in select sports through Pac-Five.
• Hawai'i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA)coreOthersHHSAA is the governing body for high school athletics in Hawaii, organizing state championship tournaments across all sports. HBA competes in HHSAA state championships through ILH and Pac-Five qualifying events, winning multiple state titles including in volleyball, cross country, and bowling.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sacred Hearts Academy: Catholic all-girls private K-12 school in Honolulu. Competes with HBA for families seeking faith-based single-gender or coed private education in the Honolulu market.
• Mid-Pacific Institute: Private K-12 school in Honolulu serving approximately 1,500 students. A founding member of the Pac-Five athletic consortium alongside HBA, competing for similar Honolulu-area tuition-paying families with a similar college-preparatory focus.
• Punahou School: Largest and most prestigious private K-12 school in Honolulu, serving approximately 3,700 students. Directly competes with HBA for Honolulu-area college-preparatory families at significantly larger scale and with a much larger endowment.
• Hawaii Preparatory Academy: Private K-12 boarding and day school located on the Big Island of Hawaii. Comparable college-preparatory private school within the state, though geographically separate from HBA's Oahu footprint.
• Le Jardin Academy: Private K-12 school in Kailua on Oahu's windward side. Direct athletic competitor (co-op water polo partner per source) and competitor for Oahu families seeking private college-preparatory education.
• 'Iolani School: Premier private K-12 school in Honolulu affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Competes head-to-head with HBA for academically focused families, with a strong reputation in athletics, arts, and college placement.
• Maryknoll School: Catholic private K-12 school in Honolulu serving approximately 800 students. Competes with HBA in the ILH athletic league and for faith-oriented college-preparatory families in the Honolulu market.
• Damien Memorial School: Catholic private school in Honolulu serving boys in grades 6-12. Competes with HBA for college-preparatory faith-based families in the Honolulu market, particularly within the ILH athletic league.

Broad incumbents

• Kamehameha Schools: Large Hawaii-wide private school system with significant endowment, primarily serving Native Hawaiian students with preference-based admissions. While mission-distinct, it competes for top K-12 students in the Honolulu market at subsidized tuition.

Emerging players

• Assets School: Honolulu-based private K-12 school specializing in gifted learners and students with learning differences. While pedagogically distinct, it competes with HBA for academically inclined Honolulu families seeking specialized private education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HBAEaglesTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/HBAEagles
• Instagraminstagram.com/hbaeagles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hawaii-baptist-academy

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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