Tampa Catholic High School

What Tampa Catholic High School does

Tampa Catholic High School is a private, co-educational Catholic secondary school located at 4630 N. Rome Avenue in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1962 and operating under the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition. The school serves approximately 800 students in grades 9-12, with 72% of the student body identifying as Catholic and 93 zip codes represented across the Tampa Bay region. Academic offerings include 24 AP courses, 23 Honors courses, and a dual enrollment partnership with Hillsborough Community College that yields college credit guaranteed to transfer within the Florida State University system. The school's extracurricular surface comprises 37 sports teams across 24 sports (with 85% student participation and 23 state championships), 30+ student clubs (96% participation), and a Christian Service Program averaging 120 hours per graduate and 22,000+ service hours annually through 75+ nonprofit partnerships.

Operationally, Tampa Catholic is self-supporting and does not receive direct financial subsidy from the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The technology stack is anchored by iPad-based learning with school-issued devices, Canvas LMS for coursework, PlusPortals for grade/attendance access, FACTS for tuition management and financial aid assessment, Naviance for college planning, Rediker for admissions, and x2vol for service hour tracking. The school's core revenue engine is tuition, set at $16,890 per student for 2026-27 and disclosed to be below the actual cost of education. Ancillary revenue includes enrollment fees ($500-$600), graduation fees ($350), AP exam fees ($99), athletic and club dues, summer sports camps, and a Spirit Store operated via BSN Sports. Material fundraising supplements operations, including the Annual Crusader Fund Campaign, the Cross & Shield Gala (which raised $402,000 in 2026 plus a separate $2M gift for the Bellini Center), and the DiMaggio Golf Classic ($115,000 in 2025). Step Up for Students administers Florida state scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) averaging $7,500 per student, alongside Diocesan CSTAG, Mary C. Forbes Foundation grants, and internal merit awards including the Pope Leo XIV Merit Scholarship.

The Bellini Center for the Arts is in active development as a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, classroom, computer lab, and Broadcast Studio facility, with construction funded in part by the 2026 gala proceeds and a $2 million capital gift. Governance rests with a Consultative Board chaired by Rene Zarate '77, with school President Robert Lees and Principal Dr. Cheriese Edwards overseeing operations, supported by an extensive administrative team spanning admissions, advancement, finance, IT, facilities, counseling, athletics, and campus ministry.

Name

Tampa Catholic High School

Legal name

Tampa Catholic High School

Website

https://tampacatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tampa Catholic High School is a private, co-educational Catholic secondary school in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1962 and serving approximately 800 students in grades 9-12 under the Diocese of St. Petersburg, with 24 AP courses, 37 sports teams, and a $16,890 annual tuition supplemented by fundraising and Florida state scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source at $16,890 per student for 2026-27 school year. The school operates a subsidized tuition model, charging less than actual cost of education, with revenue supplemented by enrollment fees ($500-$600), graduation fees ($350), and various activity fees.
2. Annual Crusader Fund Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign supporting four pillars: academic excellence, tuition assistance, character/virtue development, and mission sustainability. Donations directly support immediate operational needs.
3. Cross & Shield Gala: Annual flagship fundraising event raising significant funds for school priorities. 2026 Gala raised $402,000 for turf upgrade and tuition assistance, plus $2 million additional gift for Bellini Center interior design.
4. DiMaggio Golf Classic: Annual golf tournament supporting athletics program. 2025 event raised $115,000 for Tampa Catholic athletics, with $91,000 through sponsorships.
5. Scholarship Program Administration: School administers Florida state scholarship programs (Step Up for Students, FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) with average award of $7,500 per student, plus Diocesan aid, Mary C. Forbes Foundation grants, and internal merit scholarships (Pope Leo XIV Merit Scholarship).
6. Summer Camps: Revenue-generating sports camps including Volleyball Camp and Golf Camp offered during summer months to generate revenue and build athletics pipeline.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Tampa Catholic High School is a private co-educational Catholic high school serving grades 9-12 in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1962 in the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers tradition. The school delivers college preparatory academics (24 AP courses, 24 honors courses, dual enrollment with Hillsborough Community College), 37 competitive athletic teams, fine arts programs, and a mandatory Christian Service Program. Its annual tuition for 2026-27 is $16,890 per student, supplemented by state scholarships, diocesan aid, and fundraising events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education Program (Grades 9-12)
• Dual Enrollment Program with Hillsborough Community College
• Athletics Program (37 Teams across 24 Sports)
• Fine Arts Program
• Christian Service Program
• Summer Sports Camps
• College Counseling Program
• Cross & Shield Gala (Annual Fundraising Event)
• DiMaggio Golf Classic (Annual Fundraising Event)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of students participate in clubs; 85% participate in sports
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hillsborough Community College (HCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing TC students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. DE courses are administered by HCC with instructors requiring Master's Degrees in their field and HCC approval as adjunct professors. Course content and syllabi must be approved by HCC. Credit is guaranteed transferable to any Florida State University system institution.
• St. Joseph's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with TC Medical Pathfinders club to introduce students to career opportunities in the medical field through on-site visits and presentations at local hospitals and guest speakers on campus.
• Catering By The FamilyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood service provider for school lunches, described as one of Tampa Bay's premiere catering companies. Handles preparation and service of student meals.
• Step Up for StudentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-approved scholarship program administrator processing Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC), Florida Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO), and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA). Average scholarship award of $7,500 per student for 2026-27 school year. All families eligible regardless of income.
• Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North American ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundational partnership with the Congregation of Christian Brothers providing Catholic education in the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice. The Edmund Rice tradition emphasizes standing in solidarity with those marginalized by poverty and injustice, fostering community of faith, and pursuing excellence. TC is part of 250+ schools worldwide in this network.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management and payment processing platform used for enrollment contracts, payment plans, and tuition assistance grant and aid assessment. Integrated with school financial operations.
• Risse Brothers (Uniforms)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignated uniform supplier for Tampa Catholic. Store located less than a mile from campus for convenient uniform purchases. School provides direct link to Risse Brothers on website.
• Local Nonprofits (75+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network for student community service opportunities. TC students complete required service hours through these organizations, participating in Corporal Works of Mercy and Catholic Social Teachings. Organizations contact TC service coordinator Jina Masters to request student volunteers.
• Diocese of St. PetersburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocese organization providing oversight, Catholic Schools Office support, Diocesan Catholic School Tuition Aid Grant (CSTAG), and alignment with diocesan educational standards and calendar.
• 52 Partner Middle SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished feeder school network throughout Tampa Bay providing consistent enrollment pipeline. TC admissions team visits these schools during recruitment season. Students from partner schools may receive priority in admissions.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Academy of the Holy Names: Catholic coeducational K-12 school in Tampa offering a faith-based college-prep curriculum with similar AP, athletics, and service programs as TC.
• Jesuit High School Tampa: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory high school in Tampa, FL — the most direct local competitor for faith-based, college-prep families in the same Tampa Bay catchment area.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Elite independent (non-Catholic) coeducational day school in Tampa serving pre-K through 12; competes directly with TC for college-prep-oriented families willing to pay premium tuition in the Tampa Bay market.
• St. Petersburg Catholic High School: Catholic coed high school in nearby St. Petersburg, FL — direct regional competitor in the Tampa Bay area for Catholic secondary education families.
• Clearwater Central Catholic High School: Catholic coed high school in Clearwater, FL — directly comparable faith-based, college-prep offering in the same Tampa Bay region with similar diocesan affiliation dynamics.
• Cambridge Christian School: Christian (non-Catholic) college-prep school in Tampa offering grades pre-K through 12; competes for values-based families in the Tampa Bay market who prioritize faith-integrated education.
• Tampa Preparatory School: Independent (non-religious) college-preparatory day school in downtown Tampa serving grades 6-12; competes for the same college-prep-oriented families with a similar academic and extracurricular profile.

Regional players

• Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Spring Hill, FL (Diocese of St. Petersburg) — peer within the same diocesan system serving a similar Catholic secondary-education mission in the greater Tampa Bay region.
• Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School: Catholic coed college-prep high school in Sarasota, FL — operates in the same statewide Florida Catholic school ecosystem and diocese-adjacent network, with comparable AP and athletics offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Established Jesuit Catholic college-prep in San Jose, CA — comparable as a benchmark Jesuit/Catholic secondary school with elite athletics (especially football) and similar Edmund Rice/Jesuit educational charism.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/tampacatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/tampacatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/tampa_catholic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles31 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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