#1 IN HAWAIʻI

RECORD-BREAKING ACADEMIC RESULTS

Hawaiʻi’s highest 2026 proficiency results in both Mathematics and English Language Arts among all middle schools in the state.

The highest Smarter Balanced proficiency results recorded in Hawaiʻi history.

Extraordinary Success
in Our First Year at MathCounts

Kūlia Academy’s Math Team earned second place at the 2026 MATHCOUNTS State Competition, marking the school’s first-ever participation in the program. Competing as a team of 6th and 7th graders, Kūlia faced predominantly 8th-grade teams from across Hawaiʻi and secured an impressive second-place finish in its inaugural year.

The state competition took place on March 7, 2026, with the following final team rankings:

1st Place: Washington Middle School
2nd Place: Kūlia Academy
3rd Place: Iolani School
4th Place: Kaimuki Christian School
5th Place: Punahou School
6th Place: Seabury Hall

We congratulate all of our students and coaches Adam Inamasu and James Morice on this outstanding achievement.

A Celebration of Success

On February 2, Kūlia Academy students and teachers were formally honored by the Hawaiʻi State Legislature with a Certificate of Recognition acknowledging Kūlia Academy as Hawaiʻi’s number one school in Math and English on the 2024–2025 state assessments. The certificate recognizes that Kūlia students achieved the highest proficiency scores among all middle and high schools statewide, highlighting their dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence.

The certificate was presented by state legislators led by Representative Julie Reyes Oda, a Kūlia parent, and joined by Senator Donna Mercado Kim, chair of the Hawaiʻi State Senate Education Committee, which oversees both K–12 and higher education, and Representative Justin Woodson, chair of the Hawaiʻi House Education Committee.

Mr. Fahri Arik

Charter School TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Kūlia Academy is proud to announce that Fahri Arik has been selected as the 2027 Hawaiʻi Charter School Teacher of the Year by the Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission.

Mr. Arik holds a bachelor’s degree in geological engineering and brings his extensive interdisciplinary experience to Kūlia Academy’s pioneering curriculum focused on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and advanced STEM education.

The 2027 Hawaiʻi Teacher of the Year Award presentation will be held this fall at Washington Place. The educator selected as Hawaiʻi Teacher of the Year will also advance to consideration for the National Teacher of the Year program.

Congratulations, Mr. Arik! We are incredibly proud to have you represent Kūlia Academy and Hawaiʻi’s public charter schools at the statewide level.

Why families choose Kūlia Academy

Nation’s first and only 7-year AI/Data Science pathway
Accelerated math, Algebra I and Geometry by Grade 7
Real coding, Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Drone Programming, Game Programming, Hi-Tech Electives
Top-notch teachers from MIT, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and other leading institutions.
Private-school rigor, no tuition
String Orchestra, Hula, Arts, MathCounts

prepare to

lead the future!

artificial intelligence

With a specialized focus on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, our program offers an advanced, math-driven curriculum that builds the foundation needed for tomorrow’s most sought-after careers.

DATA Science

Dive deep into the worlds of AI and big data through real-world projects and hands-on experiences. If you’re looking to turn your math talent into a future in cutting-edge technology, this is the place to start!

A RIGOROUS AND CHALLENGING CURRICULUM

Unlock your potential at Kūlia Academy, where a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math comes to life! Develop the skills to lead in tomorrow’s world.

Acquire the skills for tomorrow at the first middle and high school in the U.S. providing a rigorous 7-year comprehensive artificial intelligence and data science education!

WHAT OUR FAMILIES SAY

The school has consistently exceeded our expectations!

Kūlia Academy’s rigorous math and science curriculum, balanced with thoughtful attention to all other core subjects, is exactly the education we wanted for our children. The school has consistently exceeded our expectations, both in our children’s growth and in our experience as parents.

Tey Nelms, Parent

Deeply grateful for the exceptional teaching!

My daughter attended Kūlia Academy in sixth grade before our family relocated to the mainland. After enrolling at one of the top private schools in our new area, she was placed directly into AP-level courses following a placement assessment. We are deeply grateful for the exceptional teaching and st...

Kevin Park, Former Parent

Outstanding Math and English proficiency!

Kūlia Academy’s outstanding Math and English proficiency results in its very first year speak volumes about the strength of the school’s academic foundation, instructional vision, and the dedication of its educators and students.

Representative Trish La Chica

A Godsend for our family!

We are extremely happy with the school. This has truly been a Godsend for our family.

Mike Cook, Parent

I only wish my older son had the same opportunity.

Kūlia Academy has been a great fit for my daughter, challenging her and helping her steadily improve. The staff genuinely care and consistently go the extra mile. I only wish my older son had the same opportunity.

Ashok Kota, Parent

My child enjoys going to school again.

My child enjoys going to school again. Kūlia Academy holds its students to a higher standard, and I have seen my son rise to meet it and stand taller in the process.

Chris Teijeiro, Parent

Finally, a school where my son does not need to ask for more.

Jamie Toraason, Parent

Better than the prestigious private school my daughter previously attended!

We feel fortunate to have found Kūlia Academy for our daughter. Its innovative AI and data science program, hands-on project-based learning, small class sizes, and accomplished faculty align perfectly with our expectations for her future goals. She is being genuinely challenged and thriving, more so...

Eva Kennedy, Parent

Truly impressed!

I was truly impressed by the strong start of Kūlia Academy’s sixth-grade students and their teachers at this first-year public charter school in Kalihi. As the first school in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive seven-year AI and data science education program, Kūlia Academy is clearly nurturing the n...

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If you have children in grades 4, 5 or 6, you can go ahead and apply. Have your children prepare for the jobs of the future before even going to college! Have them master Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in middle and high school.