Gloria Deo Academy

What Gloria Deo Academy does

Gloria Deo Academy is a private, non-profit, classical Christian K-12 school headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, operating a hybrid homeschool-co-op model in which students attend on-campus instruction 2–3 days per week and complete parent-led learning at home on the remaining days. The school serves families in the Ozarks region through two campuses — the Golden Campus in Springfield (3146 S Golden Ave) and the River Stone Campus in Nixa (2129 N Bristol Ln) — and is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees with the Head of School (Keith Clouse) responsible for operations. The academic offering is a Christ-centered classical curriculum accredited by ISACS, supplemented by athletics (archery, basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, cross country, bass fishing, cheer, air rifle), fine arts (band, orchestra, drama, speech/debate, choir, with a 2025 Carnegie Hall appearance), GDA after-school clubs, a Lion CARE after-school program at the Golden Campus, and dual enrollment partnerships with Evangel University, Drury University, and Ozarks Technical Community College.

The core technology is the classical curriculum and supporting tooling — primarily RenWeb (ParentsWeb) for enrollment, family/teacher portals, and student information, plus a Wix-hosted website for marketing and information dissemination. There is no proprietary software product, mobile app, or API surface. The operating model is inherently community- and relationship-led, relying on referrals among like-minded Christian families, with growth funneled through digital channels (website, Instagram, Facebook) and community events (Grandparents Day, I:55 Book Fair, Friday Clubs).

The business model is a recurring tuition-and-services model: families pay tuition for the K-12 classical Christian program (amounts not publicly disclosed), and ancillary streams include after-school Lion CARE fees, a tiered GDA Clubs pricing structure for the 2026-2027 school year (e.g., $100–$400 for GDA students across 1–4 clubs, $150–$600 for non-GDA students), and supplemental funding through donations, business sponsorships, and fundraising. There is no public listing, no institutional investor, and no parent company.

Name

Gloria Deo Academy

Legal name

Gloria Deo Academy

Website

https://gloriadeoacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gloria Deo Academy is a non-profit, classical Christian K-12 school in Springfield, Missouri, operating a hybrid homeschool-co-op model across two campuses (Springfield and Nixa) and serving faith-aligned families in the Ozarks region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Classical Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

Keywords

• Classical Christian education
• Hybrid homeschool co-op
• K-12 private schooling
• Dual enrollment program
• After-school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Gloria Deo Academy generates revenue primarily through tuition for its K-12 classical Christian education program. The school offers various programs including on-campus instruction, after-school Lion CARE program, and Friday clubs. The institution also receives support through donations, business sponsorships, and fundraising projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gloria Deo Academy provides a Christ-centered classical K-12 education through a hybrid model that combines 2-3 days of on-campus instruction per week with parent-led home learning days. The core academic program is supplemented by athletics, fine arts, after-school GDA clubs, the Lion CARE after-school program, and a dual enrollment program with three partner colleges. Enrollment and family/teacher access are managed through the RenWeb online portal.

Product overview

Gloria Deo Academy is a classical Christian K-12 school offering a hybrid education model that combines 2-3 days of on-campus learning with parent-led home days. The institution's core educational program is supplemented by athletics (archery, basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, and more), fine arts (band, orchestra, drama, speech/debate, choir), and after-school clubs. The school also partners with Evangel University, Drury University, and Ozarks Technical Community College for dual enrollment opportunities, and operates an after-school Lion CARE program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classical Christian Education Program (K-12) Christ-centered, Classical education program for grades K-12 that develops wisdom, cultivates virtue, and inspires a lifelong love of learning through a hybrid model combining 2-3 days of on-campus instruction with parent-led home learning days. Targeted at families seeking a biblical-worldview classical education in the Ozarks region.
• Athletics Programs Athletic programs including archery, basketball, baseball, bass fishing, cheer, cross country, golf, student air rifle, and volleyball for students in grades K-12, designed to build teamwork and Christ-centered sportsmanship.
• Fine Arts Programs Fine arts offerings including Band (4th-12th), Orchestra (4th-12th), Drama/Theater (2nd-12th), Speech and Debate (7th-12th), and Choir (7th-12th), with performances including a 2025 appearance at Carnegie Hall.
• GDA Clubs After-school clubs for grades K-6 including Beats & Movement, Bible & Bricks, Classic Games & Strategy, Collage Art, Cooking, Exploring Engineering, MO Outdoors & Gardening, Paintarama, Sculpting Madness, and Water Sports.
• Lion CARE After-School Program After-school program for kindergarten through sixth grade students at Golden Campus, offering educational games, enrichment projects, homework time, and free play on Mondays/Wednesdays and Tuesdays/Thursdays until 5:00 p.m.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing upper-grade students to earn college credits while still in high school through partnerships with Evangel University, Drury University, and Ozarks Technical Community College, reducing future college costs and easing the high-school-to-college transition.

Quantifiable outcome

• $6M+ in scholarship offers for graduates
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Evangel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUpper grade students can earn college credits while still in high school through dual enrollment partnership. This reduces the cost of future education and prepares students for academic challenges of higher learning.
• Drury UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits. Reduces future education costs and prepares students for higher education academic challenges.
• Ozarks Technical Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing college credit opportunities for upper grade students. Helps reduce overall college costs and bridges high school to college academic transition.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GloriaDeoAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/gloriadeoacademy?igsh=MWZkZmppOTRrYWtrbQ==
• Xx.com/gdasgfmo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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