Mid-Pacific Institute

The school is dedicated to cultivating compassionate, world-ready learners who make a positive impact through purpose-driven passions and creativity. It emphasizes a "Deeper Learning" approach, which encourages students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and take charge of their education. The school values individuality, innovation, and a mindset that blends technology with purpose.

The academic offering spans preschool through Grade 12, with a preschool program based on the Reggio Emilia approach. The elementary school utilizes an inquiry-based method, while the middle school focuses on cognitive development and discovery. The high school curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, the Mid-Pacific School of the Arts, and the Mid-Pacific eXploratory (MPX) program, which features interdisciplinary project-based learning. Additionally, the school offers high school certificate programs for advanced study.

Mid-Pacific graduates are characterized as compassionate, world-ready learners who are confident, adaptable, and prepared to make a positive impact. The school’s curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, prepares students for college and beyond. Graduates are equipped to lead with curiosity and integrity in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Mid-Pacific provides an English Language Development (ELD) program to support international students. The school also maintains a 1:1 iPad program for students in grades K-12 to facilitate digital learning.

Mid-Pacific welcomes students from preschool through Grade 12. The admissions process evaluates the individual through an application, academic profile, interview, and standardized test scores. The school is committed to finding students who are a right fit for the community and encourages families to schedule a campus tour.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar with campus closures for major holidays, such as Independence Day. The calendar includes various community events, including parent socials for middle and high school, alumni gatherings, and open houses.

Located in Honolulu’s Mānoa Valley, the school occupies a 43-acre campus situated between the Ko‘olau Mountains and downtown Honolulu. Key facilities include the Hartley Technology Complex and the CyArk Technology Center. The campus supports a wide range of activities with dedicated spaces for athletics, performing and visual arts, and immersive technology.

Mid-Pacific offers an extensive athletics program with more than 20 different sports, including basketball, canoe paddling, cross country, football, kayaking, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling. Beyond athletics, students engage in arts programs, including dance, hula, music, theatre, and film. The school also provides various extended learning opportunities through its XLP catalog for preschool through high school.