The American Renaissance Academy's mission is to prepare students to be confident, competent, compassionate individuals through a rigorous college preparatory program. The Academy aims to foster a nurturing learning environment with expert faculty and staff as role models. It offers an individualized program from kindergarten through university-level courses, with a 1:16 student to teacher ratio and facilities like a swimming pool. Admission requires an application, interview, and exam for prospective kindergarten or advanced course students.

1. ARA’s MissionThe mission of the American Renaissance Academy is to inspire each student to be a confident, competent, compassionate and moral individual prepared to contribute to the rapidly changing global community.The American Renaissance Academy provides a rigorous, individualized and comprehensive college-preparatory program challenging students to think critically and creatively while instilling a passion for artistic growth and life-long learning.The American Renaissance Academy’s administration, faculty and staff are chosen for their expertise and ability to foster nurturing and safe learning environment, promoting honesty and integrity while modeling only the highest ethical and moral standards.

2. ARA’s VisionIt is our vision to serve the needs of Hawaii’s students. A.R.A is working closely with a university in order to identify gifted students as well. A.R.A. offers students an innovative and exceptional education associated with a leading K-12 school and University. For the success of each student, we support the philosophy of a “Leaning Team” for the student to receive the best possible education. The “Learning Team” is comprised of the student, teacher, and tutor where applicable. Through a secure environment and the support of a nurturing “Learning Team, ARA’s students will have the best possible learning environment to accomplish their goals.

3. About ARALearning Environment:A 1:16 teacher to student ratio

4. An extended school day (8:30 – 4:30)

5. One and a half hour classes

6. Homework/out of class work completed during the school day.