Holy Family Catholic Academy

What Holy Family Catholic Academy does

Holy Family Catholic Academy (HFCA) is a private, non-profit, co-educational parochial school serving students from preschool (age 3+) through 8th grade at a single campus at 830 Main Street in Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1956 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur at the request of the U.S. Navy, the school was originally established to serve military families near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam; today 41% of its students come from active-duty military households, 74% are Catholic, and 30% receive tuition assistance. The institution operates under the Diocese of Honolulu and is led by Pastor and Head of School Father Dario Rinaldi (joined summer 2024) and Principal Dr. Celeste Akiu (since 2018, a second-generation HFCA principal).

The core offering is a unified PK-8 academic program anchored by a 1:1 school-issued iPad initiative for all K-8 students, Google Classroom for instruction and homework, and FACTS/RenWeb for enrollment, grades, and tuition. Supporting services include a faith formation program (weekly Mass, Religion classes, sacramental preparation), before-school care from 6-7am and after-school care until 5:30pm, Wildcat Athletics for grades 4-8 via the Catholic School League (CSL) and Christian School Athletic League (CSAL), and a portfolio of after-school clubs (Chess, eSports, Glee, Theatre, cultural clubs). Curriculum emphasizes whole-child development with academics, faith, character, and Hawaiian cultural integration.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition of $9,870-$11,515 depending on grade level, supplemented by a $65 application fee, a $350 enrollment fee, before/after care fees, and donations. Sibling discounts (10/20/30%, free for fifth+) and multiple scholarship programs (in-house, Augustine Education Foundation, Preschool Open Doors, Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Keiki, State of Hawaii Childcare Subsidy) broaden access. Go-to-market is sales-led and consumer-direct: prospective families move through online inquiry, campus tours (Preschool and K-8 separately), online application via RenWeb, and year-round enrollment when space permits, with a $350 referral credit incentivizing word-of-mouth acquisition.

Name

Holy Family Catholic Academy

Legal name

Holy Family Catholic Academy

Website

https://hfcahawaii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a private, non-profit PK-8 Catholic school in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 1956 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur to serve military families near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. It operates under the Diocese of Honolulu with annual tuition of $9,870-$11,515 and serves a primarily Catholic and military-family student body.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic school education
• Preschool education
• K-8 academics
• Faith-based education
• Before after school care

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Base tuition charged per student with rates varying by grade level: Preschool Full Day ($11,515), Preschool School Day ($10,715), Grades K-4 ($9,870), Grades 5-8 ($10,345). Annual tuition payments collected through FACTS.
2. Application Fee: $65 application fee per application charged during the enrollment process.
3. Enrollment Fee: $350 enrollment fee paid to FACTS during online enrollment process to secure student spot on roster. Required annually for re-enrollment.
4. Before/After School Care: Before-school care at $35/month or $3.50/hour as-needed. After-school care for K-8 at $1,500 per year.
5. Sibling Discounts: Sibling discount program reducing tuition: 10% off for second child, 20% off for third, 30% off for fourth, free tuition for fifth and beyond.
6. New Family Referral Program: $350 one-time tuition credit awarded to referring families for each new family who enrolls and completes the school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a private Catholic PK-8 school providing faith-based preschool and elementary/middle school education to children ages 3 through 8th grade. Core offerings include the Preschool Program (full-day and school-day options), K-8 Academic Program with a 1:1 school-issued iPad initiative and rotating specials (Music, Hawaiian Studies, Art), integrated Faith Formation with weekly Mass, Before & After School Care from 6am–5:30pm, Wildcat Athletics, and teacher-led after-school clubs.

Product overview

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a co-educational parochial school offering a unified PK-8 educational program. The core offering consists of the Preschool Program (ages 3+), K-8 Academic Program with 1:1 iPad initiative, and Faith Formation integrated throughout. Supporting services include Before & After School Care (6am-5:30pm), Wildcat Athletics (grades 4-8 via CSL/CSAL), and After-School Clubs (Chess, eSports, Glee, Theatre, etc.). The school balances rigorous academics with extracurricular activities in a faith-based environment, with a strong emphasis on Catholic identity, community service, and character development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program A faith-based private preschool experience for children at least 3 years old and fully toilet trained. Offers full-day (7am-5:30pm) and school-day (7am-3pm) options with before-school care starting at 6am. Includes lunch and snacks.
• K-8 Academic Program Rigorous K-8 academics using technology and project/place-based learning. Each K-8 student receives a school-issued iPad. Curriculum includes PE twice weekly and rotating specials (Music, Hawaiian Studies, Art).
• Before & After School Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% of students are Catholic, 41% from active duty military families, 30% receive tuition assistance

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreOthersFully accredited by WASC, a regional accrediting agency for schools and colleges recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA)coreOthersFully accredited by WCEA, which evaluates Catholic schools for alignment with Catholic identity and academic standards.
• Catholic School League (CSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in CSL for grades 4-8 sports including volleyball (Div I, grades 6-8), basketball (Div II, grades 4-6), and track and field meet. League emphasizes Christian-oriented sportsmanship.
• Christian School Athletic League (CSAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in CSAL for grades 4-8 sports including basketball, volleyball, and track. League emphasizes Christian values and good sportsmanship without published win-loss records.
• Holy Family Catholic Academy ScholarshipminorOthersIn-house scholarship for incoming Preschool through 8th grade students; applications processed through FACTS website each spring.
• Augustine Education FoundationminorOthersExternal scholarship organization for incoming Kindergarten through 8th grade students; applications processed through FACTS website each spring.
• State of Hawaii Childcare Subsidy ProgramminorOthersState-supported childcare subsidy for preschool and after-school care programs; applications processed on state website.
• Preschool Open DoorsminorOthersNeed-based preschool aid program administered by PATCH Hawaii; applications processed on their website.
• Child Care Aware of AmericaminorOthersMilitary and DoD family childcare support program helping access affordable childcare options.
• MCCYN (Military Childcare in Your Neighborhood)minorOthersDISA program providing military families access to childcare in neighborhood locations near military installations.
• Kamehameha Schools Pauahi Keiki ProgramminorOthersFinancial aid program for students of Hawaiian ancestry entering Preschool; administered by Kamehameha Schools.
• Knights of ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic fraternal organization that recognizes HFCA student finalists in essay contests, soccer challenge, and basketball challenge.
• Diocese of HonolulucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOverseeing diocese for Catholic schools; school operates under Catholic Church leadership with Father Dario Rinaldi as Pastor and Head Administrator.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Maryknoll School: Co-educational Catholic K-12 school in Honolulu founded by the Maryknoll Sisters; competes directly with HFCA for faith-based family enrollment on Oahu with similar tuition range and diocesan oversight.
• Hawaii Baptist Academy: Faith-based (Protestant) PK-12 private school in Honolulu; competes for the same religiously-affiliated family segment on Oahu, particularly families seeking values-based education in a similar tuition bracket.
• St. Louis School: Honolulu Catholic K-12 school for boys under the Diocese of Honolulu; another Marianist-founded Catholic school competing in the same Honolulu market with similar faith-based curriculum and athletic league participation (CSL/CSAL).
• Sacred Hearts Academy: Honolulu Catholic K-12 school operated by the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts; competes directly with HFCA for Catholic and military families on Oahu. Dr. Celeste Akiu (HFCA's principal) is herself a Sacred Hearts alumna, underscoring the direct overlap in target families.
• Le Jardin Academy: PK-12 private school in Kailua on Oahu; competes with HFCA for Hawaii private school families, including military families based on the windward side of the island, with similar tuition structure and college-preparatory positioning.

Broad incumbents

• ʻIolani School: Elite Honolulu PK-12 private school founded by Anglican missionaries; competes with HFCA for Oahu private school families at significantly higher tuition, with a broader athletic, arts, and academic portfolio.
• Mid-Pacific Institute: Larger Honolulu PK-12 private school with broader academic and extracurricular offerings; competes with HFCA for Honolulu private school families at higher tuition levels and a wider program portfolio.
• Punahou School: One of the largest and most prestigious PK-12 private schools in Hawaii; competes with HFCA for Honolulu families seeking elite private education with a much larger endowment, alumni network, and athletic/academic program.

Regional players

• St. Philomena Early Learning Center: Catholic early learning center in Honolulu that was previously clustered with HFCA in 2004; competes with HFCA's preschool segment for faith-based early childhood education on Oahu and represents a potential parish-level collaboration or competitive risk.
• Kamehameha Schools: Hawaii-wide PK-12 private school system for students of Hawaiian ancestry; competes indirectly with HFCA for Hawaii private school families, with a substantial tuition subsidy model for Native Hawaiian students (HFCA partners with its Pauahi Keiki Program).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hfcahawaii
• Instagraminstagram.com/hfcahawaii
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holy-family-catholic-academy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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