OUR MISSION
Hawai‘i Technology Academy is an innovative
learning community that empowers students to
become creative, critical thinkers and enables
them to determine their unique paths to
success.
OUR VISION
Transforming education to meet the demands of an
ever-changing world.
OUR CORE VALUES
HŌKŪPA‘A
Our guiding principles
RELATIONSHIPS & JOY
Cultivate a diverse learning environment that is engaging, energetic, and filled with moments of celebration.
Prioritize strong relationships that foster trust, active listening, open communication and CORE development.
STUDENT-CENTERED & PERSONALIZED
Empower student ownership through inquiry, project-based, and career-based learning that values diverse identities and perspectives.
Use flexible pacing, personalized support, and differentiation to meet individual learning needs.
AUTHENTIC & PURPOSEFUL
Connect content learning and the CORES to real-world applications, careers, and interdisciplinary experiences.
Use meaningful, performance, and growth-based assessments beyond traditional tests.
COMMUNITY & ‘ĀINA-BASED
Rooted in Hawai‘i, we honor and integrate local culture and history.
Foster community partnerships, Field Studies, and service learning for purposeful engagement.
BLENDED & INNOVATIVE
Seamlessly combine in-person, virtual, and independent learning for engagement and flexibility.
Necessitate creative problem-solving, experimentation, iteration, and the use of technology
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MO‘OLELO
Enrollment: 2,400
K-10 Waipahu campus opens
Princeville, Kaua‘i campus opens.
Maui and Hawai‘i Island virtual programs launch.
Maui and Hawai‘i Island campuses open.
Waipahu campus adds grades 11 & 12
WASC-accreditation
K-8 Lāhainā campus opens
HTA Kona moves into West Hawaii Today building
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- Līhu‘e campus
- ‘Ewa Beach campus
- Waipahu campus
- Lāhainā campus
- Kīhei campus
- Kona campus
- Distance Learning program
We are thrilled to share a historic milestone for HTA: Our supporting non-profit has officially purchased our Kona campus property....
HTA Executive Director Matt Zitello has taken HTA’s vision to the State Capitol, advocating for groundbreaking legislation that would reshape...
Waipahu’s Amy Boehning is one of 71 educators across the country recognized for their innovative approaches to teaching history. We...
Ms. dos Santos (second from left) at the state capitol. She’s joined by Rep. Amy Perruso (left) and fellow educators...
After years in the waiting, Hawai‘i Technology Academy is celebrating its brand new Kona campus. Our ‘ohana gathered at their...
HTA Waipahu history teacher Shiloh Francis is now in the running for the national American history teacher of the year....
