Southwest Christian School

What Southwest Christian School does

Southwest Christian School (SCS) is an independent, interdenominational, nonprofit Christian K-12 school founded in 1969 in Fort Worth, Texas, operating two campuses — the Chisholm Trail Campus (Pre-K through Grade 6) at 6801 Dan Danciger Road and the Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12) at 6901 Altamesa Boulevard. The school delivers a college preparatory education organized around three stated pillars: Academically Excellent, Globally Minded, and Distinctively Christian. The core product is a unified Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum with a 14:1 teacher-to-student ratio, 43% of faculty holding Master's degrees or higher, and a proprietary Building on the Rock biblical worldview curriculum running across elementary grades.

The school is supported by a layered set of co-curricular and support programs. Co-curriculars include 18 athletic programs, an arts department (theatre, music, visual arts, media arts) that has produced three state One-Act Play Championships and 73 Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre nominations, and technology programs such as a Virtual Reality Lab, Esports Club, and Aviation Club (SOAR). Support programs include Extended Day (before/after care, age 3-Grade 6), Summer Camp Sensation (seven-week summer program), College Counseling, Academic Supports, and a dedicated International Student Program. Technology infrastructure is built on RenWeb/PowerSchool for SIS/admissions, FACTS for tuition management and financial-aid assessment, and Blackbaud for donor management — with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities evident.

Revenue mechanics combine tiered tuition subscriptions, ancillary fee streams, and philanthropic fundraising. Tuition for the 2026-27 school year ranges from $7,775 (Pre-K Two-Day) to $26,450 (Grades 9-12), supplemented by mandatory meal plans ($415-$1,450), a $5,000 international student fee, and a non-refundable 10% enrollment deposit. Additional recurring revenue comes from Extended Day ($1,165-$4,225/year), Summer Camp Sensation, and a PALS dual-enrollment partnership with Copperas Cove ISD for K-2 students. The school accepts Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) funds via Odyssey starting 2026-27 at $10,474 per eligible student. Charitable giving runs through the Annual Fund ($1 to $100,000+ tiers), endowment, planned giving, and annual fundraising events including a Clay Shoot, Auction & Dinner, and North Texas Giving Day. The customer base consists of individual families seeking Christ-centered private education; SCS is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees (Chairman Carey Geesbreght) with no parent company and no venture capital exposure.

Name

Southwest Christian School

Legal name

Southwest Christian School

Website

https://southwestchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Southwest Christian School is an independent, interdenominational nonprofit K-12 school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving Pre-K through Grade 12 families seeking a Christ-centered, college preparatory education across two campuses. Revenue comes primarily from tiered tuition ($7,775-$26,450), ancillary fees, fundraising, and starting in 2026-27, Texas TEFA funds.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Domestic Students: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Pre-K through 12th grade students. Tuition ranges from $7,775 (Pre-K Two-Day) to $26,450 (Grades 9-12) annually, plus mandatory meal plans ($415-$1,450). Additional expenses include Extended Day Program, class trips, High School Dual Credit fees, and academic activity fees.
2. Tuition - International Students: International student tuition at $24,600 (Grades 7-8) and $26,450 (Grades 9-12) plus a $5,000 international student fee and $1,450 meal plan.
3. Extended Day Program: Before and after care services for students age three through sixth grade. Pricing ranges from $1,165/year (3-day before care) to $4,225/year (5-day combo package). Drop-in rates at $14.60/hour.
4. Summer Camp Sensation: Seven weeks of summer camp programming from June 1-26 and July 6-24, featuring theme weeks and specialty camps for youth.
5. PALS Partnership Revenue: Partnership for Access to Learning Support with Copperas Cove ISD provides dual-enrollment funding to SCS for students in K-2nd grade. SCS receives funding based on enrollment through this partnership.
6. Annual Fund and Donations: Charitable giving through Annual Fund with giving levels from $1 (Friends) to $100,000+ (Visionaries). President's Circle recognition for cumulative gifts of $5,000+. Additional revenue from endowment funds, planned giving, and corporate matching gifts.
7. Fundraising Events: Revenue from Annual Clay Shoot (fall event), Annual Auction and Dinner (spring), and North Texas Giving Day participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southwest Christian School provides a Christ-centered, college preparatory education for students from Pre-K through 12th grade, operating across two Fort Worth, Texas campuses. The core offering encompasses academic programs, spiritual formation, athletics, arts, and enrichment services such as Extended Day and Summer Camp Sensation, delivered in-person to families. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, supplemented by donations, fundraising events, and the PALS dual-enrollment partnership.

Product overview

Southwest Christian School is an independent, interdenominational Christian school offering a unified Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory education. The school operates across two campuses: Chisholm Trail Campus (Pre-K through Grade 6) and Lakeside Campus (Grades 7-12). The core educational offering consists of academic programs spanning early childhood through high school, supplemented by co-curricular programs including athletics, arts (elementary arts, visual arts, theatre, music, media arts), spiritual life formation, and various clubs and activities. Additional programs include Summer Camp Sensation (summer enrichment), PALS (dual-enrollment partnership), Extended Day Program (before/after care), College Counseling, Academic Supports, and an International Student Program. The school emphasizes its three pillars: Academically Excellent, Globally Minded, and Distinctively Christian.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K/Kindergarten Program Early childhood education program for Pre-K through Kindergarten students at the Chisholm Trail Campus, providing foundational academic and spiritual development.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-6) Comprehensive elementary education from Kindergarten through Grade 6 at the Chisholm Trail Campus, emphasizing academic excellence and spiritual formation.
• Middle School Program (Grades 7-8) Middle school education for grades 7-8 at the Lakeside Campus, preparing students for high school with rigorous academics and character development.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College preparatory high school education for grades 9-12 at the Lakeside Campus, focused on equipping students as Christian leaders.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program offering sports activities at both elementary and middle/high school levels, including volleyball, basketball, football, soccer, cross country, and more.
• Arts Program Arts department offering elementary arts, visual arts, theatre, music, and media arts education with Christ-centered focus and emphasis on developing God-given talents.
• Summer Camp Sensation Seven-week summer camp program featuring theme weeks and specialty camps designed for children to engage in fun learning, adventure, and skill-building activities.
• Extended Day Program Before and after school care program providing safe, nurturing environment with homework time, play, crafts, and cooking activities for students age three through sixth grade.
• International Student Program Program welcoming international students to the Lakeside Campus, providing English language support and cultural integration opportunities.
• College Counseling College preparation and counseling services to help students navigate the college application process and future career planning.
• Student Clubs and Activities Various after-school clubs and activities including coding, robotics, chess, theatre, dance, academic competition, esports, speech and debate, honor societies, and more.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2025 received $11.6M in scholarships
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Copperas Cove ISD (PALS Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Access to Learning Support (PALS) allows eligible students in kindergarten through second grade to be co-enrolled, enabling both schools to receive additional funding while the SCS student experience remains unchanged. No changes to curriculum, teachers, schedules, or academic requirements. SCS remains fully independent and Christ-centered with no government oversight. Funding is provided through Copperas Cove ISD based on enrollment.
• Sage Dining ServicescoreOthersSage Dining Services is the food service provider for Southwest Christian School. An on-site chef designs unique menus using fresh, locally grown ingredients. They provide allergy accommodations and training, performance nutrition for athletes, and education for families on building balanced plates.
• FACTS (Tuition Management)coreOthersFACTS provides tuition management and financial aid assessment services. All tuition payments are processed through FACTS automatic draft. Financial aid applications are processed through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.
• RenWeb (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb (now part of PowerSchool) provides the family portal and admissions platform. Inquiry and application forms are hosted through the RenWeb system.
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackbaud provides donor management and online giving platform. The school uses Blackbaud for the Annual Fund and donation processing.
• Dewar (Tuition Refund Plan)minorOthersDewar provides Tuition Refund Plan protecting families' tuition investment against unforeseen circumstances requiring student withdrawal. Flat fee ranges from $200-$370 based on grade level.
• Odyssey (TEFA Program Administrator)coreOthersOdyssey is the program administrator selected by the State of Texas to manage day-to-day operations of the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, including processing applications, reviewing eligibility, managing family accounts, and distributing funds.
• Allaso RanchminorOthersFifth grade students enjoy overnight science expedition-focused trip at Allaso Ranch in Hawkins, Texas.
• Sky RanchminorOthersSixth grade students attend leadership and team building training at Sky Ranch in Van, Texas.
• Texas Private Schools Association (TPSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPSA is an active member organization that has worked to ensure religious protections are included in state law, including for TEFA program participation.
• PaylocitycoreTechnology or IntegrationPaylocity provides recruiting and HR platform for job postings and employment management.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fort Worth Christian School: PreK-12 interdenominational Christian college-prep school serving the south Fort Worth / Tarrant County market. Directly competes for the same Christ-centered college-prep families on tuition, athletics (TAPPS), and spiritual formation offerings.
• All Saints' Episcopal School: PreK-12 faith-based Episcopal day school in Fort Worth offering rigorous college-prep academics with a chapel and spiritual life program. Competes directly with SCS for faith-oriented Fort Worth families at similar premium tuition.
• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Large PreK-12 non-denominational Christian college-prep school in Plano serving North Dallas families. Operates at a comparable premium-price, faith-integrated, college-prep model with athletics and arts, and competes in TAPPS alongside SCS.
• Nolan Catholic High School: 9-12 Catholic college-prep high school in Fort Worth with athletic and fine arts programming in TAPPS. Targets faith-oriented Tarrant County families seeking values-based secondary education; SCS Arts competes with Nolan's theatre and music programs.
• Legacy Christian Academy: PreK-12 nondenominational Christian college-prep school in Frisco/DFW. Direct competitor to SCS on academic rigor, athletics, tuition tiers, and Christ-centered identity for North Texas families.
• Coram Deo Academy: Classical, Christ-centered PreK-12 school in the DFW metro with college-prep track. Competes with SCS for faith-focused families seeking rigorous, worldview-integrated education at premium tuition.

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Valley School: Highly-ranked independent (non-faith-based) K-12 college-prep day school in Fort Worth with strong arts and athletics. Competes for the same college-prep oriented Tarrant County families, but at higher tuition tiers and without SCS's faith integration.
• St. Mark's School of Texas: Premier independent 1-12 day school in Dallas with college-prep, athletics, and arts reputation. Regional incumbent private school drawing from the same DFW high-income Christian and non-Christian family pool, but at higher tuitions and without religious identity.
• The Kinkaid School: Highly regarded independent K-12 college-prep day school in Houston, Texas. Not a direct geographic competitor but a statewide benchmark for non-faith-based premium private K-12 with similar program breadth (athletics, arts, college counseling).

Others

• Copperas Cove ISD (PALS Partner): Public school district partner through the Partnership for Access to Learning Support (PALS) that funnels K-2 dual-enrollment funding to SCS. Not a competitor; included as a key ecosystem partner enabling SCS enrollment financing for select families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scsalumn
• Instagraminstagram.com/scsalums
• Xx.com/eaglesscs

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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