Island Pacific Academy (IPA) is a private, independent, college-preparatory school operating in Kapolei, Hawaii. The school was founded in 2004 and enrolled its first students in September 2004. school year. The school now enrolls about 680 students in grades Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has graduated three classes of seniors beginning May 2010. There are over 90 staff and faculty at Island Pacific Academy. IPA is also part of ILH Interscholastic League of Honolulu. The school motto is "I Mua Me Ka Ha'aheo", which translates to English as "Go Forward with Confidence".
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