St. Mary's Academy Englewood CO

What St. Mary's Academy Englewood CO does

St. Mary's Academy (SMA) is an independent Catholic school in Englewood, Colorado, founded in 1864 by the Sisters of Loretto, operating as the oldest continuously operating school in Denver and the first to issue a high school diploma in Colorado Territory. The school delivers co-educational programming from Preschool through Grade 8 and an all-girls High School for Grades 9-12, serving approximately 716 students drawn from nearly 70 zip codes across the Denver metropolitan area. It is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and operates as a nonprofit entity under Loretto heritage.

SMA's core academic product is a values-based, STEAM-focused curriculum organized into four divisions (Early Learning, Lower School, Middle School, High School), supported by athletics, performing and visual arts, service learning, college counseling, Extended Day, and Summer at SMA programs. The school's technical and pedagogical differentiators include a Neuroscience of Learning Program (positioned as a leader among ACIS schools) and an AI and Digital Wellness Framework that codifies age-appropriate AI use. Faculty/staff totals approximately 133 across teachers, division principals, and operational leadership, with class sizes of 15-20 students.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered annual tuition ($27,800-$31,800 for 2026-2027) supplemented by need-based financial aid (~$2.4M annually to ~20% of K-12 students), development fundraising (SMA Fund, Gala, Golf Tournament, legacy giving), and auxiliary program fees. Distribution is single-campus direct delivery at a 24-acre Cherry Hills Village site, supported by sales-led admissions through preview events, campus tours, an FS Enrollment portal, and a multi-channel marketing mix spanning organic social, content, events, and parent ambassador referrals.

Name

St. Mary's Academy Englewood CO

Legal name

St. Mary's Academy

Website

https://stmarys.academy

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Mary's Academy is an independent Catholic school in Englewood, CO, founded in 1864, serving approximately 716 students through co-ed Preschool-Grade 8 and all-girls High School programs on a 24-acre Denver metro campus under a tiered tuition and financial aid model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Independent Catholic education
• K-12 private school
• All-girls high school
• STEAM curriculum
• Values-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged across four divisions: Preschool/Pre-K ($27,800), Lower School ($29,400), Middle School ($30,450), and High School ($31,800) for the 2026-2027 school year. Additional fees include deposit ($2,000), security fee ($350), and book fees ($200-$500).
2. Financial Aid: School distributes approximately $2.4 million in need-based tuition assistance annually to approximately 20% of students in grades K-12.
3. Development and Fundraising: Annual SMA Fund, Gala events, Golf Tournament, and legacy giving programs support the school's operational and strategic priorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Academy is an independent Catholic school that sells four core educational programs—Early Learning (Preschool/Pre-K), Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and an all-girls High School (9-12)—delivered on a single 24-acre campus in Englewood, Colorado. The offerings are supported by co-curricular athletics, performing and visual arts, college counseling, service learning, and auxiliary programs including Extended Day and Summer Camps. Tuition is the primary revenue stream, billed annually across the four divisions.

Product overview

St. Mary's Academy offers a unified educational program structured as four core divisions (Early Learning, Lower School, Middle School, and All-Girls High School) supported by co-curricular programs in athletics, performing and visual arts, service learning, college counseling, and auxiliary programs including Extended Day and Summer Camps. The school is co-educational from Preschool through Grade 8, with an all-girls High School for grades 9-12. The educational model emphasizes values-based, purpose-driven education integrating academics, arts, athletics, and service learning with individualized attention for each student.

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Products and services

• Early Learning Program Co-ed preschool program for PK3-PK4 focusing on cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through joyful learning for children three and four years old. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $27,800.
• Lower School Co-ed program for grades K-5 that fosters foundational growth through rigorous curriculum, small classes (15-20 students), and supportive collaboration. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $29,400.
• Middle School Co-ed program for grades 6-8 that nurtures students in a pivotal developmental phase, fostering social growth, self-discovery, and preparation for high school. Average class size 15-18 students. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $30,450.
• All-Girls High School All-girls high school program for grades 9-12 that prepares young women for global leadership through rigorous academics, cultural competency, and versatile problem-solving, with 100% matriculation to first or second-choice college. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $31,800.
• Extended Day Program Before and after-school program for students in Preschool to Grade 8 providing care and enrichment outside regular school hours.
• Summer Camps Summer enrichment program offering camps during school breaks and summer months for student engagement and family support.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including team sports for Lower School, Middle School, and High School students competing in CHSAA.
• Performing and Visual Arts Arts program encompassing performing arts (music, theater, dance) and visual arts across all grade levels.
• College Counseling College counseling program for High School students providing guidance through the college application and selection process, supporting the school's 100% matriculation record into first or second-choice colleges.
• Service Learning Integrated service learning courses and community service programs fulfilling the Loretto mission through service to others, with 100% student participation in community service activities.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Challenge FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMA is a founding partner housing The Challenge Foundation as an independent organization. Challenge Foundation provides rigorous academics, enrichment and support to high-potential, disadvantaged students beginning in Grade 6, empowering them to graduate from college and make positive impact on communities. Challenge scholars receive mentoring, tutoring, transportation assistance, technology, and summer program support. First Challenge Foundation graduates from SMA are now college graduates.
• Grateful PlateminorOthersCatered lunch provider for Lower and Middle School food service. Students may opt in/out of this fee-based program as desired.
• Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)coreOthersMembership organization upholding standards of excellence in independent education within Colorado. SMA is accredited by ACIS.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreOthersNational network dedicated to providing high-quality private education. SMA adheres to NAIS Principles of Good Practice.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)coreOthersOrganization supporting Catholic education values and principles. SMA maintains membership reflecting its connection to Catholic educational tradition.
• National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)coreOthersOrganization celebrating dedication to empowering young women through education. SMA is an all-girls high school demonstrating this commitment.
• Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAAnow)minorOthersOrganization enriching student experiences through diverse activities and fostering community through athletic and activity programs.
• Sisters of Loretto CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1812, the Sisters of Loretto established SMA in 1864. Ongoing connection includes annual teacher immersion trips to Motherhouse in Kentucky, student service weeks, and Loretto Leadership programming. SMA is one of four Loretto schools continuing the tradition.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kent Denver School: Englewood, CO independent, non-religious K-12 school serving a comparable Denver-metro premium market with similar athletics, arts, and college-prep offerings. Direct competitor for the same tuition-paying families across Lower, Middle, and High School divisions.
• Colorado Academy: Denver independent K-12 school with co-ed programming, comparable tuition band, and similar college-prep focus. Competes head-to-head with SMA for Denver-metro families seeking rigorous private school education from kindergarten through high school.
• Regis Jesuit High School: Catholic, Jesuit college-prep high school in Aurora, CO serving the Denver metro area. Directly comparable as a Catholic values-based high school option competing for families prioritizing faith-based education, though Jesuit rather than Loretto heritage.
• Mullen High School: Catholic, Lasallian co-ed college-prep high school in Denver serving the same metropolitan market. Comparable faith-based high school offering with similar athletics, college counseling, and tuition positioning for families considering SMA's all-girls high school.
• Holy Family High School: Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Broomfield, CO serving the broader Denver metro. Comparable Catholic secondary school competing for families with values-based education priorities, similar to SMA's High School positioning.
• Bishop Machebeuf Catholic High School: Denver-based Catholic co-ed high school serving the same metropolitan market. Directly comparable as a Catholic secondary school competing for the same families prioritizing faith-integrated education at a similar price point.
• Dawson School: Independent K-12 school in Lafayette, CO serving the Boulder/Denver metro area. Comparable independent K-12 offering with similar tuition band, college-prep focus, and athletics/arts programming competing for the same family demographic.
• Denver Academy: Independent K-12 school in Denver serving the same metropolitan market. Comparable independent K-12 tuition band and college-prep mission, though with a stronger differentiation around students with learning differences.
• Valor Christian High School: Non-Catholic faith-based independent high school in Highlands Ranch, CO. Comparable values-based private high school competing for Denver-metro families seeking rigorous college-prep education integrated with character formation and athletics.

Regional players

• Cherry Hills Christian School: Faith-based K-8 school in the Cherry Hills Village area near SMA's campus. Comparable on the elementary/middle school side of the market, but does not extend through high school, making it a feeder-side rather than full-pipeline peer.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@st.marysacademy-englewoodc4848
• Facebookfacebook.com/StMarysAcademyEnglewoodCO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st.-mary's-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/sma1864
• Xx.com/stmaryspdx

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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