Frequently asked questions

Ohana Preparatory School combines a STEAM and design-focused curriculum, project-based learning, and a campus inside the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), where students learn alongside working professionals every day. Classes are small, the school is secular, Step Up For Students scholarships are planned, and the program is backed by Kaplan's academic resources.

Read more on our Why Ohana? page.

Ohana Preparatory School is inside DCOTA at 1855 Griffin Road, Suite A160, Dania Beach, FL 33004, in Broward County near Fort Lauderdale. The campus serves families across Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Ohana Preparatory School opens in Fall 2027 with grades 9 and 10, then adds a grade each year to become a full 9 through 12 high school.

Ohana's founding class is about 100 students, and the school will serve up to 280 students at full enrollment. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

No. Ohana is an independent, secular school that welcomes families of all backgrounds.

Ohana Preparatory School is part of the Kaplan Academy family of schools. Students have access to Kaplan's ACT, SAT, and AP preparation and personalized college guidance through KapAdvisor.

Ohana Prep builds on the project-based learning model established in 2011 at Ohana Institute in Inlet Beach, Florida, which is also part of the Kaplan family.

Yes. Ohana offers a college-preparatory core in English, math, science, social studies, and world languages, with ACT, SAT, and AP preparation from Kaplan and personalized college guidance.

Ohana's signature STEAM electives are Robotics Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Aerospace Technologies, Art, and Creative Photography. See the STEAM electives.

Project-based learning means students apply what they learn by designing, building, testing, and presenting real projects alongside teachers and, where possible, working professionals near the Dania Beach campus. It complements a strong academic core rather than replacing it.

Yes. Students start with guest speakers and site tours, then move into hands-on internships and externships that build employer connections and earn service hours for college applications.

Yes. Ohana's small-cohort model allows flexible, personalized schedules for students who train seriously in athletics or the arts.

Students learn how AI systems work and how to use them responsibly. Teachers set clear expectations for each assignment, and students present and defend their work in person so their thinking is their own. Our approach to AI.

Every student has a faculty advisor who follows them year after year, and the 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio means teachers know each student as an individual.

Applications for the Fall 2027 founding class open December 15, 2026. Families can join the waitlist now to hear about info sessions, showroom visits, and application steps.

For Fall 2027, Ohana is enrolling students entering grades 9 and 10.

Tuition for the 2027-28 school year is $21,500 per year. The application fee is waived for 2027-28 Founding Families, and a $500 non-refundable enrollment fee is due upon enrollment.

Ohana Prep plans to accept Florida's Step Up For Students scholarships for 2027-28, including FES-EO and the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC). Our Admissions team can walk you through eligibility and next steps.

Yes. Families can visit the Ohana showroom inside DCOTA to meet the Admissions team. The full campus is expected to be complete by April 2027.

Join the waitlist and our Admissions team will be in touch to answer your questions and share upcoming visit dates.