Shalom Christian Academy

What Shalom Christian Academy does

Shalom Christian Academy is a private, faith-based PreK through 12th grade school serving 600+ students on a single 34-acre campus in Chambersburg, south central Pennsylvania. Founded around 1975 by leaders from Brethren in Christ, Church of the Brethren, and Mennonite denominations, the school delivers Christ-centered education grounded in Anabaptist values emphasizing peace, community, servanthood, and academic excellence. Its offerings span All Day PreK, Kindergarten, Elementary (1-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), supplemented by dual enrollment for college credit, Student Support Services for mild disabilities, Guidance & Counseling using Naviance, PIAA athletics, a Fine Arts program, Extended Care, and Summer@Shalom camps.

The school's technology stack is built on standard private-school infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms. Core operations run on FACTS/RenWeb for student information, admissions, and tuition processing, with FACTS Grant & Aid handling financial aid applications. A proprietary Shalom Christian Academy mobile app (iOS/Android) with Google login integration delivers news, calendars, athletics, and parent portal access. Admissions flow through online inquiry forms, FACTS-based applications, and a continuous enrollment system where student contracts auto-renew annually unless families submit an Intent to Withdraw by February 28.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition ($5,816-$9,695 per student annually depending on grade and birth order), supplemented by summer camp registration, facility rentals, school store merchandise, and Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) donations funding income-based scholarships. The school operates as a direct-to-consumer institution with no resellers, using a community-led GTM that combines open houses, shadow days, parent testimonials, alumni referrals, and church partnerships to drive enrollment. The 90%+ annual retention rate through continuous enrollment contracts is the central indicator of stable, predictable revenue.

Name

Shalom Christian Academy

Legal name

Shalom Christian Academy

Website

https://shalomca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shalom Christian Academy is a private PreK-12 Anabaptist Christian school in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving 600+ students through faith-based academics, athletics, fine arts, and summer camps on a single 34-acre campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• PreK-12 schooling
• Anabaptist education
• Faith-based schooling
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments processed through FACTS. Tuition is all-inclusive covering instruction, bus transportation, and most fees. Payment options include 12 or 10 monthly payments, or annual payment with 2% discount if paid by July 1 or 1% if paid by August 1. Application fees vary by enrollment period ($125-$225). Extended care available at $5/hour.
2. Summer Camps: Summer@Shalom camp programs for students entering K-10th grade, including enrichment camps (Kingdom Quest, Lego Robotics, Art), sports camps (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football), and partnership camps with Camp Joy El. Revenue generated through camp registration fees with early bird discounts.
3. Facility Rental: Rental of campus facilities including Learning Commons ($75 first hour, $50 each additional hour), All-Purpose Room, practice soccer field ($25/hr), baseball fields ($40-$75), and kitchen facilities ($60). Revenue from community events and private rentals.
4. School Store: On-campus school store selling Shalom merchandise and spirit wear. Students gain retail experience through student-run store operation.
5. Pennsylvania EITC Program: Educational Improvement Tax Credit program where Pennsylvania businesses contribute to student scholarships in exchange for tax credits. Shalom receives donations from participating businesses to fund income-based financial aid, distributed to qualifying families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shalom Christian Academy is a private Christian school delivering PreK through 12th grade education from an Anabaptist perspective. Core offerings span five academic levels (All Day PreK, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School) supplemented by athletics (PIAA), fine arts, dual enrollment, student support services, guidance/counseling, extended care, and Summer@Shalom summer camps. Tuition is all-inclusive covering instruction, bus transportation, and most fees.

Product overview

Shalom Christian Academy is a PreK through 12th grade private Christian school operating as a unified educational platform. The core offerings span five educational levels: All Day PreK, Kindergarten, Elementary School (grades 1-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), and High School (grades 9-12). These are supported by supplementary programs including Dual Enrollment for college credits, Student Support Services for students with mild disabilities, and Guidance & Counseling using Naviance. The institution also offers co-curricular sub-brands for Athletics (PIAA competitive sports) and Fine Arts (Visual, Performing, and Practical Arts). Additional services include Extended Care (before/after school care), Summer@Shalom camps, and the Messiah University Pathways Partner program for employee and family educational benefits. The school serves over 600 students on a 34-acre campus in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer@Shalom: Summer camp programs offering enrichment camps, sports camps, and art camps for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grades
• SCA App
• The Scroll Magazine

Products and services

• All Day PreK at Shalom

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ annual student retention rate through continuous enrollment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Messiah University Pathways PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing discounts to Shalom employees and their children for certain classes at Messiah University, including specific online programs, master's degrees, and graduate-level certificate programs. Enhances employee benefits and student college preparation pathways.
• Camp Joy El / Joy El MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Summer@Shalom 2026 bringing Kingdom Quest camps at Camp Joy El facility for 1st-6th grade students. New partnership offering faith-based adventure camps at external venue.
• Growing Tree PreschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated ministry preschool operating at local churches, distinct from Shalom's on-campus All Day PreK program. Offers part-time preschool programs with tuition discounts for Shalom families. Provides early childhood education pathway into Shalom.
• Chambersburg Country ClubminorOthersHost venue for Shalom Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament and SCA Athletic Golf Tournament. Provides golf facilities for fundraising events supporting student scholarships and athletic department.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Messiah University: Messiah University is a Christian university in Mechanicsburg, PA that partners with Shalom as a dual-enrollment and employee tuition pathway provider. Indirectly comparable as a faith-based educational institution in the same regional ecosystem.
• Mennonite Education Agency: The Mennonite Education Agency is the umbrella Anabaptist education body with which Shalom is affiliated. It is not a direct competitor but functions as a peer institution/industry partner supporting shared Anabaptist educational mission and accreditation pathways.

Direct peers

• Heritage Christian School: Heritage Christian School is a PreK-12 ACSI-accredited Christian school in the Mid-Atlantic with comparable faith-based mission, dual enrollment offerings, and small-class model similar to Shalom.
• Faith Christian Academy (PA): Faith Christian Academy is a PreK-12 faith-based private school operating in Pennsylvania with similar curriculum structure and family-focused model. Comparable to Shalom in grade span, accreditation, and tuition tier.
• Mountain View Christian School: Mountain View Christian School is a PreK-12 Christian school in central Pennsylvania serving similar Anabaptist and evangelical family segments. Comparable size and mission to Shalom Christian Academy.
• Lancaster Mennonite School: Lancaster Mennonite School is a private PreK-12 Anabaptist-affiliated Christian school in Lancaster County, PA. It is the closest direct peer to Shalom given shared Mennonite heritage, similar size and grade span, and overlapping south-central PA market.
• Cumberland Valley Christian School: Cumberland Valley Christian School is a PreK-12 faith-based private school located near Chambersburg, PA in the same regional market. It directly competes for the same pool of Christian-seeking families in south-central Pennsylvania.
• West Shore Christian Academy: West Shore Christian Academy is a PreK-12 Christian school in south-central Pennsylvania serving families seeking private Christian education. Directly comparable to Shalom in mission, grade span, and regional target market.
• Mount Calvary Christian School: Mount Calvary Christian School is a PreK-12 faith-based school in Pennsylvania offering similar faith-integrated curriculum and athletic programs. Comparable grade span, tuition structure, and family orientation.
• Calvary Christian Academy: Calvary Christian Academy is a PreK-12 private Christian school in Pennsylvania with a comparable faith-based educational model. Similar in size, mission, and tuition structure to Shalom, making it a strong regional competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHgXBnIxcvOwkIDnmn3Kb9A
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCAFlames
• Instagraminstagram.com/scaflames

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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