Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

What Belen Jesuit Preparatory School does

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a private, Catholic-Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12, located on a 34-acre campus at 500 SW 127th Avenue in western Miami-Dade County, Florida. Originally established as Colegio de Belén in Havana, Cuba in 1854 under a royal charter from Queen Isabel II of Spain, the school was re-established in Miami in 1961 after the Cuban government expelled its Jesuit faculty and confiscated its property. Today the school enrolls approximately 1,367 students drawn from more than 65 ZIP codes across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, supported by a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a faculty in which 70% hold advanced degrees and 40% have served more than a decade at Belen.

The academic product combines a 1:1 device program (Apple iPads for middle school, MacBooks for high school) with 25 AP courses, 37 honors courses, 11 dual enrollment courses, the AP Capstone Diploma, and the STEAM Program anchored in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center — an 8,000 sq. ft. facility housing makerspace equipment, 3D printers, laser cutters, and the school's award-winning Robotics teams. The Fr. Benito Viñes, S.J. Observatory (16-inch telescope) and the New Heights Architecture & Design Program with ICAA distinguish the academic portfolio. Co-curricular offerings span 17 sports across 55 teams (36 state championships), 60+ clubs, the Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Theater, Saladrigas Gallery, Christian Service, and international immersion through the Office of International Studies with exchanges in Madrid and Taipei.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees (recurring, annual billing), supplemented by the Fund for Belen annual giving, planned giving, stock and cryptocurrency donations via The Mariana Society, the Business Partners Program, and summer/athletic camps. Admissions is sales-led and direct-to-family: prospective families engage via campus visits, virtual 360 tours, the online admissions calculator, and inquiry forms, with enrollment handled on-campus. The school is a Florida-registered nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors and operated under the Society of Jesus (Caribbean Province), with Fr. Guillermo M. García-Tuñón, S.J., Ed.D., '87 as President since 2016 and José E. Roca '84 as Principal.

Name

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Legal name

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Website

https://belenjesuit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a private Catholic-Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12, located on a 34-acre campus in western Miami-Dade, Florida, serving approximately 1,367 students drawn from across South Florida.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Private school tuition revenue from educating students in grades 6-12. Families pay tuition for their sons to attend the Jesuit college preparatory school.
2. Annual Fund and Donations: The Fund for Belen, cryptocurrency donations through The Mariana Society, stock donations, and planned giving programs generate charitable contributions from families, alumni, and community supporters.
3. Business Partners Program: Tuition assistance and fundraising events program where businesses can participate and showcase their brands to the Belen community, generating sponsorship and partnership revenue.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a private, Catholic-Jesuit, all-boys college preparatory school serving grades 6-12 in Miami, Florida. The school delivers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum (including 25 AP courses, 37 honors courses, and 11 dual enrollment courses) combined with Catholic spiritual formation, STEAM programming anchored in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center, an extensive athletics program (17 sports, 55 teams), Jesuit service programs such as Belen Youth Missions and the Kino Border Initiative, and post-secondary placement support that has produced a 100% college acceptance rate.

Product overview

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a private, Catholic-Jesuit college preparatory school for grades 6-12. The institution operates as a unified educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and student development offerings including: a core STEAM Program anchored in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center; Catholic formation through Belen Youth Missions, Kino Border Initiative, and Our Lady of Belen Chapel; the AP Capstone Diploma Program and New Heights Architecture program for academic enrichment; Career Pathways/Beyond Belen Mentorship for professional development; The Arts including theater and gallery spaces; an Athletics Program with 17 sports; and Summer Programs. The school emphasizes its Jesuit identity through cura personalis (care for the whole person), preparing students to become 'Men for Others' through academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service.

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Products and services

• STEAM Program An interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program anchored in the Roberto C. Goizueta Innovation Center, offering enrichment clubs, academic teams, 23 3D printers, makerspace access, and certification pathways (Fusion 360 and Java). Available to Belen Jesuit students in grades 6-12.
• AP Capstone Diploma Program College-readiness program built on AP Seminar and AP Research courses, cultivating scholarly research and writing practice for high school students at Belen Jesuit.
• New Heights Architecture & Design Program Enrichment program for 10th-11th grade students, developed in partnership with the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA), offering studio experiences in classical and vernacular architecture over six sessions spanning nine weeks.
• Catholic Entrepreneurship Program Program teaching Belen Jesuit students to build and lead with conscience, blending practical business skills with Ignatian values.
• Belen Youth Missions Missionary service program with over 40 years of work in the Dominican Republic, including building bridges, clinics, and aqueducts for underserved communities. Available to Belen Jesuit students.
• Kino Border Initiative Since 2021, Belen Jesuit students travel to Nogales, Arizona and Sonora, Mexico to immerse themselves in life on the U.S.-Mexico border and serve migrant communities.
• Office of International Studies Established fall 2024, the Office of International Studies coordinates student exchange programs (with Colegio Retamar in Madrid, Spain, and St. Ignatius High School in Taipei, Taiwan) and immersive Catholic pilgrimages to Rome, Florence, Assisi, Peru, and Taiwan for Belen Jesuit students in grades 8-12.
• Career Pathways / Beyond Belen Mentorship Program High school students at Belen Jesuit are paired with alumni mentors, placed in internships, and offered professional development workshops for career exploration.
• The Arts Program Belen Jesuit's arts programming includes the Ophelia & Juan Js. Roca Theater, Saladrigas Gallery, music rooms, and theatrical performances for students.
• Athletics Program Belen Jesuit's athletics program offers 17 sports across 55 teams, with 36 State Championships in basketball, crew, cross country, swimming, tennis, water polo, track and field, and soccer.
• Summer Programs Summer offerings at Belen Jesuit include Belen Summer Camp, Athletic Camps, and Enrichment Programs available to students during summer months.
• Because Belen Podcast Alumni podcast featuring stories and testimonials from Belen Jesuit graduates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for the New Heights Architecture & Design Program, engaging 10th and 11th grade students in study of Classical and Vernacular architecture through studio experiences over six sessions spanning nine weeks.
• The Mariana SocietyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cryptocurrency donation platform enabling donors to contribute to the school through digital assets as part of The Fund for Belen.
• Ray DasscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Ray Dass to provide college-readiness programs, test preparation, AP Exam reviews, and supplemental math programs available to all students in grades 9-11 at no additional cost.
• Close Up FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership for Founding of a Nation (FOAN) program where 8th graders explore Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Washington D.C. to learn about U.S. history and government.
• Colegio RetamarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with Colegio Retamar in Madrid, Spain. Ten students selected to travel November 10-30, 2026, with ten students from Retamar hosting March 1-21, 2027.
• St. Ignatius High School (Taipei, Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program for 11th and 12th grade students with brother Jesuit school in Taipei, Taiwan. Students explore Taiwanese culture, participate in activities, and build lasting friendships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ransom Everglades School: Elite private college preparatory school in Miami for grades 6-12. Competes head-to-head for high-achieving, tuition-paying families in the same South Florida market.
• Saint Thomas Aquinas High School: Catholic co-educational college preparatory school in Fort Lauderdale. Competes for Catholic and college-prep-oriented families across South Florida.
• Regis High School: Highly selective Jesuit all-boys college preparatory school in New York City. Same Jesuit all-boys selective college-prep model and tuition-free, scholarship-funded archetype.
• Palmer Trinity School: Private co-educational day school in Palmetto Bay (greater Miami) serving grades 6-12. Competes for the same South Florida families seeking rigorous college-prep education.
• Christopher Columbus High School: All-boys Catholic college preparatory school in Miami, FL serving grades 9-12. The closest direct geographic and segment competitor to Belen Jesuit.
• Pine Crest School: Elite private K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale. Direct competitor in the South Florida premium education market, drawing families from overlapping ZIP codes.
• Loyola High School Los Angeles: Jesuit all-boys college preparatory school in Los Angeles. Shares the same Jesuit all-boys college-prep identity, faith formation, and service-orientation.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Jesuit all-boys college preparatory school in Phoenix, AZ. Closest peer in Jesuit all-boys identity with similar academic rigor, athletics, and Ignatian formation mission.
• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory: Jesuit all-boys college preparatory school in Houston, TX. Shares Jesuit all-boys identity, college-prep mission, and similar enrollment scale.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Jesuit college preparatory school (all-boys, grades 9-12) in Bethesda, MD. Closest peer in Jesuit secondary education tradition and similar scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BelenJesuit
• Facebookfacebook.com/belenjesuitmiami
• Instagraminstagram.com/belenjesuit
• Xx.com/belenjesuitnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/belen-jesuit-preparatory-school

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Profiles25 records

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Investors

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