Academy of Holy Angels

What Academy of Holy Angels does

Academy of Holy Angels is a private Catholic coeducational college-preparatory high school in Richfield, Minnesota, founded in 1931 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The institution serves approximately 647 students in grades 9-12, drawn from 110+ feeder schools across the Twin Cities metro area, with an average class size of 20 and a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Instruction spans nine academic departments (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Theology, World Language, Fine Arts, Physical Education & Health, and Technology), including 17 Advanced Placement courses (with an 82% AP exam pass rate in 2024-25), a STEM Diploma program anchored in the 7,500-square-foot iCenter for STEM Education (opened 2021), a four-year Theater School, and a College & Career Center that places the Class of 2026 with $16.4 million in college scholarships. The technology stack is conventional EdTech: a 1:1 Chromebook program running G Suite, integrated with Naviance for college planning and TADS for financial-aid processing.

AHA operates a direct enrollment admissions model targeting the Twin Cities metro through event-driven GTM — Fall Open Houses, shadow days, family tours, financial aid workshops, and a pipeline summer-camp program serving grades 3-7 — supplemented by referrals. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($17,995 per domestic student for 2025-26) with supplementary streams from a $25,000 international student premium, transportation fees ($550-$2,260 depending on route), parking permits, and fundraising. Financial assistance is structurally material: $2.7 million distributed annually to over 82% of enrolled families materially discounts the published tuition and signals an affordable-access positioning rather than a premium-pricing strategy. The school's 53+ extracurricular activities achieve 90%+ student participation, supported by a no-cut policy for freshman athletics and a Faith in Action service requirement. AHA is governed as a nonprofit under Minnesota jurisdiction, is not publicly traded, and holds Cognia accreditation with the School of Distinction (2021) and AP School Honor Roll Platinum (2023-2025) designations.

Name

Academy of Holy Angels

Legal name

Academy of Holy Angels

Website

https://academyofholyangels.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Academy of Holy Angels is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in Richfield, Minnesota, serving 647 students in grades 9-12 from 110+ Twin Cities feeder schools, with 17 AP courses, a STEM Diploma program, and 53+ extracurricular activities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic high school
• STEM secondary education
• Private school tuition
• College counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Litchfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition for domestic students. For 2025-26 school year: $17,995. Over 82% of students receive tuition assistance.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay $25,000 tuition for the 2026-2027 school year, representing a premium revenue stream.
3. Transportation Services: School bus transportation fees ranging from $550-$2,260 depending on distance/region. Owns, operates, and maintains own buses serving 14+ metro area cities.
4. Financial Assistance Distribution: AHA provides $2,700,000 annually in financial assistance to families through need-based and merit-based scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Academy of Holy Angels is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Richfield, Minnesota, delivering a grades 9–12 education to approximately 647 students with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, 17 AP courses, and the iCenter for STEM Education. The school charges domestic tuition of $17,995 and international tuition of $25,000, supplemented by annual giving and need-based financial assistance. Standalone offerings include the Theater School, Summer Experience Camps, an international student program, and a school-owned bus fleet.

Product overview

Academy of Holy Angels is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational program to students in grades 9-12. The core offering is a college-preparatory curriculum across nine academic departments. Specialized programs include the STEM Diploma Program housed in the iCenter for STEM Education (a 7,500 sq ft facility opened in 2021), a four-year Theater School, Summer Experience Camps for grades 3-7, and World Language Seals & Certificates. Support services include the College & Career Center (providing Naviance-based planning tools), the Learning Center (offering LV and RTI programs), Writing Across the Curriculum, International Student Program, and Transportation Services. The school also operates its own bus fleet serving 14+ metro area cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARS: Athletic teams and mascot name for Academy of Holy Angels

Products and services

• College Preparatory Curriculum Core Catholic college-preparatory academic program for grades 9–12, including 17 AP courses, taught with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio to approximately 647 students.
• iCenter for STEM Education Dedicated STEM facility supporting hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math instruction for Academy of Holy Angels students.
• Theater School Performing arts program offering theater training and production opportunities for Academy of Holy Angels students.
• Summer Experience Camps Seasonal summer camp programming for prospective and current students, providing enrichment and on-campus engagement opportunities.
• International Student Program International student program offering college-preparatory education to non-U.S. students at international tuition of $25,000 per year, with support for cultural and academic transition.
• School-Operated Bus Transportation School-owned bus fleet providing student transportation across multiple routes, with fees structured by mileage from campus.
• College & Career Center Dedicated college and career counseling center supporting students with college selection, applications, and career planning using Naviance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% of students scored 3 or higher on AP exams in 2024-25
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Mary's University of Minnesota PACC ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents in AP Biology and AP Chemistry can apply for college credit through St. Mary's University of Minnesota's PACC Program, allowing high school students to earn college credits.
• TRIA OrthopedicsminorOthersTRIA Orthopedics is referenced as a partner for the athletics program, providing orthopedic services to student-athletes.
• Feed My Starving ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic teams participate in packing food at Feed My Starving Children as part of the Faith in Action service program, with over 25 teams participating annually.
• Family SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing community partner for the annual Christmas Basket Project, helping families with crisis intervention and life skills counseling since the 1940s.
• St. Vincent de Paul SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic teams volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul Society as part of the Faith in Action program throughout the school year.
• Sisters of St. Joseph of CarondeletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounders of Academy of Holy Angels in 1931. The school's mission and values are rooted in their heritage, carrying forward their mission to 'love thy neighbor without distinction.'

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Benilde-St. Margaret's: Catholic coeducational college-preparatory high school in St. Louis Park, MN. Directly comparable to AHA in mission, grades served, size, AP curriculum depth, and Twin Cities metro feeder geography.
• Holy Family Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Victoria, MN serving the western Twin Cities metro. Comparable size, mission, and Catholic college-prep positioning within the same archdiocese.
• Providence Academy: Catholic college-preparatory school in Plymouth, MN. Also a previous employer of AHA's current president, and competes for the same metro Catholic families with comparable tuition and AP offerings.
• Cretin-Derham Hall: Catholic coed college-prep high school in St. Paul, MN. Same Archdiocese, same grades 9–12 model, similar AP/college counseling profile, and overlapping Twin Cities feeder base.
• DeLaSalle High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Minneapolis, MN within the same archdiocese. Comparable private Catholic tuition model, college-prep focus, and reliance on financial aid and development.
• Saint Thomas Academy: Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Mendota Heights, MN. Twin Cities Catholic peer with strong college-prep, athletics, and STEM credentials, competing for overlapping metro families.
• Totino-Grace High School: Catholic coed college-preparatory high school in Fridley, MN. Direct Twin Cities Catholic peer with similar grades 9–12, athletics, college-prep curriculum, and tuition-driven revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Blake School: Large, established non-sectarian independent college-prep school (K–12) in Minneapolis. Competes for the same high-achieving Twin Cities families but as a broader private-prep incumbent without Catholic mission focus.
• Mounds Park Academy: Independent college-prep school in St. Paul, MN. Comparable tuition scale, AP/extracurricular depth, and metro-area college-prep positioning, but non-Catholic.

Regional players

• Seton Catholic Preparatory: Catholic college-prep high school in Chandler, AZ referenced in AHA's leadership background. Comparable Catholic college-prep model and size, but in a different geography and competitive market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aha_stars

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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