Gann Academy

What Gann Academy does

Gann Academy is a private, independent, nonprofit Jewish high school located on a 17.43-acre campus in Waltham, Massachusetts. It serves approximately 336 students in grades 9 through 12, with a planned bridge program (Gesher2Gann) extending to 8th-grade students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The institution functions as a pluralistic Jewish day school, drawing families from across Greater Boston and surrounding regions via a transportation network of six bus routes spanning more than 42 communities.

The school's core offering is a college-preparatory secondary education enriched by Jewish studies, Hebrew language, and experiential learning components. Operational technology is relatively standard for an independent school: Blackbaud is used for admissions/enrollment workflows, while SSS by NAIS supports financial aid application processing. Supplemental programs include the Gann Community Fellows initiative (launched fall 2021) and the incoming Gesher2Gann 8th-grade bridge program. The institution also maintains an international partnership with the Tatske School in India and hosts annual visits from more than 70 colleges and universities.

Gann's revenue model combines tuition with philanthropic fundraising. Published tuition ranges from roughly $10,000 to $58,950 per student, with approximately 60% of enrolled families receiving need-based financial aid totaling about $5.6 million annually. The school supplements tuition revenue with foundation grants (e.g., a $1.5 million award from the Jim Joseph Foundation in March 2016), endowment income, and alumni fundraising through its network of more than 1,800 graduates. Note: as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Gann does not generate profit in the conventional sense; surplus is reinvested into programming, faculty (90% of whom hold advanced degrees), and capital projects.

Name

Gann Academy

Legal name

Gann Academy – The New Jewish High School of Greater Boston

Website

https://gannacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gann Academy is a private, independent, nonprofit Jewish high school in Waltham, MA serving roughly 336 students in grades 9–12 with a planned 8th-grade bridge program. It operates as a college-preparatory day school funded by tuition, financial aid distribution, and philanthropic fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waltham

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue from tuition payments ranging from $10,000 to $58,950 for the 2026-2027 academic year. School awards over $5.6 million annually in financial aid through four programs: Traditional Financial Aid, Within Reach, Pioneer Program, and Professional Partner Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gann Academy is an independent, pluralistic Jewish high school serving approximately 336 students in grades 9-12 on a 17.43-acre campus in Waltham, Massachusetts. It sells a college-preparatory education that integrates rigorous secular academics (179 courses across nine disciplines, including AP and college-level classes) with Hebrew language instruction, Jewish studies, Israel education, and Jewish identity formation. Co-curricular offerings in performing and visual arts, 20 varsity/JV/thirds athletic teams, college counseling, individualized learning support, and an outdoor classroom at The Gann Farm round out the core educational product.

Product overview

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school serving approximately 336 students in grades 9-12 (with a bridge program for 8th graders through Gesher2Gann). The institution operates as a unified educational platform combining rigorous college-preparatory academics with Jewish life and learning, supported by integrated administrative services. Core academic offerings span 179 courses across nine disciplines, complemented by co-curricular programs in arts, athletics, and experiential learning through The Gann Farm. Administrative services including admissions (via Blackbaud portal), financial aid processing (via SSS/NAIS), and tuition management are integrated into the overall educational platform. Financial support programs (Within Reach, Traditional Financial Aid, Pioneer Program, Professional Partner Program) totaling over $5.6 million annually make up the financial accessibility infrastructure, while college counseling and learning center support services provide student success infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gesher2Gann: 8th Grade Bridge to High School program for incoming students seeking an accelerated path into high school, operating for the 2026-2027 academic year
• The Gann Farm
• Ozrim

Products and services

• High School Academic Program Comprehensive 9-12 grade college-preparatory curriculum with 179 courses across nine academic disciplines, including AP courses, college-level classes, and dual enrollment options. Students take an average of 5 classes per semester. Targeted at high-school-aged students and their families.
• Gesher2Gann (8th Grade Bridge Program) A bridge-year program for incoming 8th grade students providing accelerated academic pathways into high school with small class sizes, STEM emphasis, and access to high school electives and community. Targeted at advanced 8th graders and their families.
• Jewish Life and Learning Pluralistic Jewish education including Hebrew language instruction at all levels, Jewish Studies (Tanakh, philosophy, ethics), Israel Education, and identity formation. Features the myIsrael trip program and prepares students for Jewish life on college campuses.
• College Counseling Personalized college guidance with dedicated counselors who maintain relationships with admissions officers. Includes campus visits, over 70 annual college/gap-year representative visits, and matching students with appropriate institutions.
• Learning Center Academic support program with documented eligibility providing individualized learning plans, executive functioning instruction, and collaborative and individual support from Learning Center faculty.
• Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including Performing Arts (theatre, dance, music with Red Curtain Drama Club, Shenanigans a cappella, Button Fly improv, Dance Company) and Visual Arts (studio arts, media arts, pottery, darkroom photography, graphic design).
• Athletics Program Athletic program offering 20 Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Thirds teams across 14 sports including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, baseball, softball, cross country, and ultimate frisbee. Also includes 10 recreational wellness offerings.
• The Gann Farm A regenerative 14-acre vegetable farm serving as an outdoor classroom and living laboratory for earth-based Judaism, supporting biology classes, food services, and community-building programs.
• Transportation Services Six regional bus routes serving students from 42+ communities across Greater Boston including South Area (Sharon, Dedham, Needham), North Shore (Salem, Swampscott), Newton/Brookline, Metro West (Framingham, Natick, Wellesley), and Somerville/Cambridge/Lexington/Arlington.
• Tuition Support Programs Four tuition support programs: Within Reach (income-indexed tuition for AGI $150K-$600K), Traditional Financial Aid (comprehensive needs-based assessment), Pioneer Program ($20,000 first year, $10,000 second year for public school students), and Professional Partner Program ($10,000 discount for Jewish communal professionals). Total aid awarded exceeds $5.6 million annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 colleges and universities have accepted Gann alumni
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tatske School (India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with Tatske School in India, part of Gann's commitment to global connections and diverse educational partnerships.
• 70+ Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 70 university and gap-year program representatives visit Gann annually, providing students direct connections with college admissions officers. Alumni have attended nearly 200 colleges and universities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School: Pluralistic Jewish day school in the Washington DC area serving grades K-12 with dual curriculum and college-preparatory academics. Directly comparable to Gann in pluralistic philosophy, college-prep rigor, and broad Jewish denominational mix.
• Abraham Joshua Heschel School: Pluralistic Jewish day school in New York City serving K-12 with a dual secular/Jewish curriculum. Highly comparable to Gann in mission, pluralistic admissions philosophy, and integrated academic/Jewish-studies model.
• Ramaz School: Modern Orthodox Jewish day school in Manhattan serving nursery through 12th grade with rigorous secular and Jewish studies. Comparable to Gann as a Jewish K-12 institution balancing college-prep academics with religious identity formation.
• Hebrew Academy of Greater Boston: Jewish day school serving Greater Boston with K-12 instruction integrating secular and Judaic studies. Competes with Gann in the same regional market for Jewish families seeking K-12 faith-based education.

Broad incumbents

• Middlesex School: Independent boarding and day school in Concord, MA serving grades 9-12 with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Comparable to Gann as a New England private school competing for academically ambitious families willing to pay premium tuition.
• Buckingham Browne & Nichols: Independent school in Cambridge, MA serving pre-K through 12 with rigorous academics. Comparable to Gann in Boston-area premium private school market, competing for the same affluent families seeking small-class college-prep education.
• Noble and Greenough School: Independent school in Dedham, MA serving grades 7-12 with strong college-preparatory academics. Comparable to Gann as a Boston-area private school competing for academically ambitious Jewish and non-Jewish families.
• Belmont Hill School: Independent boys' school in Belmont, MA serving grades 7-12 with rigorous college-preparatory academics. Comparable to Gann as a Boston-area secular independent school competing for the same high-achieving student demographic.
• Milton Academy: Prestigious independent school in Milton, MA serving grades 9-12 with rigorous college-prep academics. Comparable to Gann as a Boston-area college-prep competitor; Gann's Assistant Head for Student Experience joined Gann from Milton.
• The Rivers School: Independent school in Weston, MA serving grades 6-12 with strong college-prep academics and learning-difference support. Comparable to Gann in Boston-area market positioning and overlap in serving families seeking personalized academic environments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GannAcademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/12969172
• Instagraminstagram.com/gannacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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