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Faith. Innovation. Leadership.
Welcome to Hawaii Baptist Academy, a Christian private school in the heart of Honolulu. Our school offers exceptional education for students from preschool through high school, focusing on academic excellence and spiritual growth.
Faith. Innovation. Leadership.
Welcome to Hawaii Baptist Academy, a Christian private school in the heart of Honolulu. Our school offers exceptional education for students from preschool through high school, focusing on academic excellence and spiritual growth.
What starts here changes the world.
Faith. Innovation. Leadership.
Welcome to Hawaii Baptist Academy, a Christian private school in the heart of Honolulu. Our school offers exceptional education for students from preschool through high school, focusing on academic excellence and spiritual growth.
Our Campuses
Between our four campuses, we offer programs for students of all ages, including our early learning center in Mililani serving students from 2 years old through pre-kindergarten, elementary school for preschool to grade 6, our middle school for grades 7-8, and our high school for grades 9-12.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students at every level while encouraging them to explore their interests and talents. Whether your child is interested in music, art, athletics, or academics, we have a program to help them grow and thrive.
Our students come from various backgrounds and cultures, and we celebrate the unique gifts and perspectives each one brings. In line with our Christian mission, we strive to share the love of Jesus Christ by fostering an atmosphere that promotes humility, curiosity, kindness, and respect.
Contact us today to schedule a tour or request more information about our programs and admissions process.
Elementary School
Inspiring young minds from preschool to grade 6
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Our elementary curriculum balances foundational skills while building curiosity about the world God has created.
Middle School
Developing confidence in a season of growth for students grades 7 and 8
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Our middle school curriculum lays a solid foundation for learning by helping students develop a healthy self-image, positive attitude and good work habits.
High School
Refining advanced skills for students grades 9 through 12
HIGH SCHOOL
Our core curriculum is enhanced by diverse electives, including Advanced Placement courses and a robust visual and performing arts program.
Supplemental Programs
Additional opportunities for learning and growth
SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS
Join us for our Intersessions, Holiday Programs, and Summer School.
Early Learning Center
Christian education for our littlest learners - located in Mililani
EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Our Early Learning Center at GracePoint in Mililani brings Christian early education to Central Oahu.
Our Community
Discover what makes HBA special, according to our students, parents, faculty/staff, and alumni.
![Kathleen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722305376/hawaiibaptist/xdjzh9pfpk4zo0onlsd6/KathyMorimoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722305376/hawaiibaptist/xdjzh9pfpk4zo0onlsd6/KathyMorimoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722305376/hawaiibaptist/xdjzh9pfpk4zo0onlsd6/KathyMorimoto.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
Kathleen
Class of '86 Kathleen (Naito) Morimoto is the President & CEO of St. Francis Healthcare System. She credits HBA with providing discipline, room to grow in faith, and opportunities to make lifelong friendships. Learn more.
![Sam and Karin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722306097/hawaiibaptist/pgxtqdmuklx2aiczwa9e/SamandKarin.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722306097/hawaiibaptist/pgxtqdmuklx2aiczwa9e/SamandKarin.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722306097/hawaiibaptist/pgxtqdmuklx2aiczwa9e/SamandKarin.jpg","width":750}])
- Staff
Sam and Karin
Athletic Trainers Sam Lee and Karin Carido proudly serve our student athletes. While Sam is originally from Illinois and Karin is from California, they both followed the Lord's path to HBA. Learn more.
![Mark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720646601/hawaiibaptist/zozoypoze9jxqizfbgjt/MarkKaneshiro.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720646601/hawaiibaptist/zozoypoze9jxqizfbgjt/MarkKaneshiro.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720646601/hawaiibaptist/zozoypoze9jxqizfbgjt/MarkKaneshiro.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
Mark
Class of '70 Mark Kaneshiro taught art at HBA for over three decades and retired in 2010. Returning to the school immediately after graduating from college, Mark's mission was to give back to his alma mater and inspire future generations of students. Learn more.
![The Oshiros]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720648333/hawaiibaptist/drpynjk0kprjaz2ppg7z/OshiroFamily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720648333/hawaiibaptist/drpynjk0kprjaz2ppg7z/OshiroFamily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720648333/hawaiibaptist/drpynjk0kprjaz2ppg7z/OshiroFamily.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
The Oshiros
Legacy Family The Oshiro family has many ties to HBA. Deren ('86), Paige ('17) and Peyton ('19) are all proud graduates. Deren currently serves as the school's Director of Athletics. Paige is married to fellow HBA alum Ryan Su ('17). Learn more.
![Courtney]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722307658/hawaiibaptist/u4dfra9aumo6zya1y5za/CourtneyNaso2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722307658/hawaiibaptist/u4dfra9aumo6zya1y5za/CourtneyNaso2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722307658/hawaiibaptist/u4dfra9aumo6zya1y5za/CourtneyNaso2.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
Courtney
Class of '89 Courtney (Glaza) Naso is a Family Court Judge for the First Circuit Court of Hawaii. During her time at HBA, Courtney felt equipped and encouraged to pursue her interests and passions - a strength and calling that drives her to this day. Learn more.
![The Wadas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722303451/hawaiibaptist/lhdbez0v97ui5d9scxvb/WadaFamily2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722303451/hawaiibaptist/lhdbez0v97ui5d9scxvb/WadaFamily2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722303451/hawaiibaptist/lhdbez0v97ui5d9scxvb/WadaFamily2.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
The Wadas
Legacy Family The Wada family includes two generations and five alumni: Darren ('87), Candace ('88), Riley ('15), Ally ('18), and Emi ('22). Darren and Candace, inspired by their time at HBA, lead Hoops for Christ - a basketball outreach ministry. Learn more.
![Mindy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722306923/hawaiibaptist/lm0gewacmbafw2kak0nl/MindySwanson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722306923/hawaiibaptist/lm0gewacmbafw2kak0nl/MindySwanson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722306923/hawaiibaptist/lm0gewacmbafw2kak0nl/MindySwanson.jpg","width":750}])
- Faculty
Mindy
MS Science Teacher Mindy Swanson originally joined our school after graduating from college. With her longstanding passion for judo, she was called away to do mission work in Indonesia for a season, but her journey has since brought her back to teach at HBA. Learn more.
![Cameron]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720636059/hawaiibaptist/ngyuu6szslaj48isdd7f/CameronPien.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720636059/hawaiibaptist/ngyuu6szslaj48isdd7f/CameronPien.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720636059/hawaiibaptist/ngyuu6szslaj48isdd7f/CameronPien.jpg","width":750}])
- Student
Cameron
Class of '23 Cameron Pien makes an impact on and off campus through her many passions: faith, service, and dance. Learn more.
![Dana]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720644798/hawaiibaptist/uqja2yo79mmvun9sjmq5/DanaSato.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720644798/hawaiibaptist/uqja2yo79mmvun9sjmq5/DanaSato.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720644798/hawaiibaptist/uqja2yo79mmvun9sjmq5/DanaSato.jpg","width":750}])
- Faculty
Dana
5th Grade Teacher Dana Sato ('00) has taught at HBA since 2005. Due to his experience as a student - connecting with his peers and teachers alike, Dana felt and embraced his calling in education. Learn more.
![The Suehiros]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720645796/hawaiibaptist/lr8ijc6a27djn8oijdru/SuehiroFamily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720645796/hawaiibaptist/lr8ijc6a27djn8oijdru/SuehiroFamily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720645796/hawaiibaptist/lr8ijc6a27djn8oijdru/SuehiroFamily.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
The Suehiros
Legacy Family Spanning three generations, the Suehiro and Crosson families are proud of their connection to HBA. Learn more.
![Garrett]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720643852/hawaiibaptist/ysc8tvhsq7duvjio0lfi/GarrettOmoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720643852/hawaiibaptist/ysc8tvhsq7duvjio0lfi/GarrettOmoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720643852/hawaiibaptist/ysc8tvhsq7duvjio0lfi/GarrettOmoto.jpg","width":750}])
- Faculty
Garrett
Art Teacher Garrett Omoto ('79) has taught art at HBA across all grades for over 30 years. Experienced in drawing and animation, Garrett's work has also been featured in television shows and local children's books. Learn more.
![Maurine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720638484/hawaiibaptist/a7dvq3twf6sn3pjk1vfx/MaurineKing.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720638484/hawaiibaptist/a7dvq3twf6sn3pjk1vfx/MaurineKing.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720638484/hawaiibaptist/a7dvq3twf6sn3pjk1vfx/MaurineKing.jpg","width":750}])
- Faculty
Maurine
Faculty Emerita Maurine King's connection to HBA started in 1960. Over her 52 year career, Maurine taught English, Spanish, and History. In retirement, she remains involved in the community and a passionate advocate for our school. Learn more.
![Todd]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720637361/hawaiibaptist/k9odatt365bipsjr3fe8/ToddYokotake.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720637361/hawaiibaptist/k9odatt365bipsjr3fe8/ToddYokotake.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720637361/hawaiibaptist/k9odatt365bipsjr3fe8/ToddYokotake.jpg","width":750}])
- Faculty
Todd
Choir Teacher Todd Yokotake ('84) has spent more than 40 years of his life at HBA, first as a student and now as a teacher for over 30 years. Learn more.
![Christopher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720636909/hawaiibaptist/jw2krblvnfjpkuof2rij/ChrisKaleJones.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720636909/hawaiibaptist/jw2krblvnfjpkuof2rij/ChrisKaleJones.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720636909/hawaiibaptist/jw2krblvnfjpkuof2rij/ChrisKaleJones.jpg","width":750}])
- Alumni
Christopher
Class of '96 Christopher Kale Jones is a professional actor and singer. During his time at HBA, Christopher learned to be well-rounded, equipped for leadership, and grounded in Christ. Learn more.
![Nikki]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720641372/hawaiibaptist/x9gzih0ctwne1inzbloh/NikkiSenter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720641372/hawaiibaptist/x9gzih0ctwne1inzbloh/NikkiSenter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720641372/hawaiibaptist/x9gzih0ctwne1inzbloh/NikkiSenter.jpg","width":750}])
- Parent
Nikki
Legacy Family Nikki (Maruyama) Senter is a graduate from the class of '89. Grateful for the school's nurturing environment, Nikki chose HBA for her daughter Sydney ('21) - citing its academic, spiritual, and social programs. Learn more.
![Ron]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720640177/hawaiibaptist/tnjouyivahzxqsgxplda/RonShiira.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720640177/hawaiibaptist/tnjouyivahzxqsgxplda/RonShiira.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720640177/hawaiibaptist/tnjouyivahzxqsgxplda/RonShiira.jpg","width":750}])
- Staff
Ron
HBA President Ron Shiira ('75) is HBA's fifth president and first alumnus to hold the position. He credits HBA's christian mission with helping him grow in his faith as a student, and later bringing the gospel to his family. Learn more.
By the Numbers
A Solid Christian Foundation
At Hawaii Baptist Academy, we believe a Christian education can provide a solid foundation for life. Our students are encouraged to explore their faith in a supportive and nurturing environment where they can grow academically and spiritually. Our experienced faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students develop a love of learning that will stay with them throughout their lives.
See how our school strives for excellence inside and outside of the classroom.
1949
founded by Southern Baptist missionaries
100%
of our graduates are accepted to college
1:11
average teacher to student ratio
70%
of our middle and high school students participate in a sport
3
vibrant campuses in Nuuanu
20%
of our families receive financial aid
1st
place - HMSA Kaimana Award Fifteen-Time Winner