St. Edward High School - Lakewood

What St. Edward High School - Lakewood does

St. Edward High School is a private, nonprofit Catholic college-preparatory high school founded in 1953 and located at 13500 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Ohio. Sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, the school enrolls approximately 900 young men in grades 9-12 drawn from 80+ communities across the greater Cleveland area, with an average class size of 18. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it offers the IB Diploma Programme with 278 students currently enrolled in IB courses and 350+ Diploma recipients to date. The school operates a 260,000 square foot campus and reports a 23% minority student population alongside $4.3M in annual tuition assistance distributed to students.

The academic program is anchored by the IB Diploma Programme and supplemented by a differentiated student-life portfolio including 45+ athletic teams (with 81 state and 11 national championship titles), 80+ clubs, a Campus Farm and Center for Urban Agriculture, the Michael T. George '21 Student Success Center, and the St. Andre Scholars inclusion program serving students with moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities through modified curriculum and full community integration. Partnerships with Best Buddies International and Special Olympics Unified Sports reinforce the inclusion ecosystem. The Class of 2025 earned $25M in college scholarships and students completed 14,916 service hours in the prior year, evidencing college-preparatory outcomes.

The business model combines recurring annual tuition (primary revenue stream) with diversified ancillary income: summer programs (Get the Edge enrichment at $400/student, Technology Camps, Youth Athletic Camps, and Esports camps hosted at partner Ethlete Academy), the Wings Auction (cumulative proceeds over $12M over nearly three decades for financial aid and scholarships), and a structured Annual Fund and alumni giving program. The go-to-market is event-driven across the admissions funnel, anchored by Fall Open Houses, Parent Information Sessions, Edsman for a Day shadow programs, and Grade 7 Preview Days, with the digital presence concentrated on the sehs.net website and Family Portal (MySchoolApp). The school reaches alumni across 19,000+ lifetime graduates globally and competes in the greater Cleveland private-school market with a faith-based, all-boys, IB-focused positioning that is largely unreplicated in its catchment.

Name

St. Edward High School - Lakewood

Legal name

St. Edward High School

Website

https://sehs.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Edward High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory school in Lakewood, Ohio serving approximately 900 young men in grades 9-12, offering the IB Diploma Programme, specialized inclusion programs (St. Andre Scholars), summer enrichment camps, and an athletic program with 92 combined state and national championships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic 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

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• International Baccalaureate curriculum
• Summer enrichment camps
• Special education inclusion

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for secondary education services. School demonstrates commitment to accessibility with $4.3M in annual tuition assistance provided to students.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer enrichment camps including Get the Edge enrichment program ($400 per student), technology camps, and athletic camps. Get the Edge is a three-week program for grades 7-8 running Monday through Friday, 8:30am-12pm.
3. Alumni and Community Events: Fundraising through events including annual Wings Auction (largest fundraiser for financial aid and scholarships, raised over $12M over nearly three decades), Scholarship Golf Outing, and reunion activities.
4. Donations and Annual Fund: Philanthropic support through the Annual Fund and various named giving programs supporting tuition assistance and program development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Edward High School provides all-boys Catholic college-preparatory secondary education grounded in the Holy Cross tradition, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, faith formation, athletics, performing arts, and the inclusive St. Andre Scholars program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The school also runs fee-based summer enrichment, technology, and athletic camps that serve as recruitment pipelines for prospective students.

Product overview

St. Edward High School offers a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its core academic program with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as a distinguishing feature. The school operates multiple summer programs (Get the Edge! Enrichment, Technology Camps, and Youth Athletic Camps) that serve as recruitment pathways and provide year-round educational engagement. Specialized programs include the St. Andre Scholars program for students with developmental disabilities, supported by the Michael T. George '21 Student Success Center. Student life is enriched through Campus Farm/Urban Agriculture, Flight Magazine publication, Best Buddies, Unified Sports, and the LIME mental health club. Digital services include the MySchoolApp family portal for academic management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edsmen: The term used to refer to students and alumni of St. Edward High School, representing the brotherhood community.
• Eagles

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program IB World School program challenging students to think critically, communicate with confidence, and consider perspectives beyond their own through a globally-recognized college-preparatory curriculum with global lens approach.
• St. Andre Scholars Program Specialized program welcoming students with moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities, providing intensive academic support, modified curriculum based on Ohio Extended Standards, life skills development, and full integration into the broader school community.
• Get the Edge! Enrichment Program Three-week summer enrichment program for boys entering grades 7 and 8 combining academics and recreation with 13 class offerings including technology, engineering, arts, and business courses; serves as recruitment pipeline.
• Technology Camps Week-long technology camps covering Electronics (Arduino microcontrollers), Robotics, Game Design (Unity), Esports at Ethlete Academy, Coding, and Cybersecurity for younger students.
• Youth Athletic Camps Athletic development camps led by Eagle coaches covering various sports with specialized training and team-first mentality emphasis for younger students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2025 received $25M in college scholarships
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ethlete AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEsports camps and technology camps hosted just off campus at Ethlete Academy. Led by owner Mike Newton '12, St. Edward alumnus and former NBA 2K League head coach. Provides extended camp capacity for coding, cybersecurity, and gaming programs.
• Red Tail Golf Club (Avon, Ohio)minorOthersOne of two courses hosting the Scholarship Golf Outing on June 29, 2026. Shotgun start at 11am. Golfers invited to 19th Hole celebration at venue after round.
• Lakewood Country Club (Westlake, Ohio)minorOthersOne of two courses hosting the Scholarship Golf Outing on June 29, 2026. Shotgun start at 11:30am.
• Swings-N-Things (Olmsted Falls, Ohio)minorOthersVenue for Class of 2030 Picnic at the Park on June 25, 2026. Families enjoy go-karts, laser tag, miniature golf, and buffet dinner at venue.
• Bay High School Auditorium (Bay Village, Ohio)minorOthersSpring Musical venue for Edwardian Players productions including Beetlejuice JR. Located at 29230 Wolf Road, Bay Village, Ohio 44140.
• Brothers of Holy CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsoring religious order of St. Edward High School. School operates in Holy Cross tradition with emphasis on faith, excellence, relationships, and servant leadership. Brothers provide spiritual guidance and institutional oversight.
• Special Olympics (Unified Sports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool participates in Unified Sports program bringing students with and without intellectual disabilities together on same athletic teams. Part of Special Olympics movement strengthening culture of belonging.
• Best Buddies InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter chapter of Best Buddies creating one-to-one friendships and integrated employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Supports St. Andre Scholars program integration.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIB World School status allows delivery of IB Diploma Programme and IB courses. 278 students enrolled in IB courses with 350+ IB Diploma recipients. IB philosophy integrated across campus through global lens teaching.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Regis High School: Regis is a Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in New York City that is tuition-free. It is a direct peer in the all-boys Catholic college-prep segment with comparable selectivity and academic outcomes, and a useful benchmark for full-access affordability models.
• Brother Martin High School: Brother Martin is a Lasallian all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a direct peer in the all-boys Catholic college-prep segment, with a comparable focus on brotherhood, faith formation, and competitive athletics.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Bellarmine is a Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in San Jose, California. It is a direct peer in the all-boys Catholic college-prep segment with comparable focus on faith, academic rigor, and elite athletics.
• St. Ignatius High School: St. Ignatius is a Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in Cleveland, Ohio. It is the most direct peer to St. Edward, competing head-to-head for the same Cleveland-area families, employing a similar college-preparatory model, and fielding a comparably elite athletic program.
• St. Xavier High School: St. Xavier is a Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is a structurally identical peer (all-boys, Catholic, Jesuit/Holy Cross tradition, college-prep with athletics) and a useful comparable for tuition, fundraising, and enrollment benchmarks.
• Loyola Blakefield: Loyola Blakefield is a Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in Towson, Maryland. It is a direct peer sharing the single-sex Catholic college-prep model, faith-formation emphasis, and competitive athletic program structure.
• La Salle College High School: La Salle College High School is a Lasallian all-boys Catholic college-preparatory school in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. It is a direct peer in mission, structure (single-sex, Catholic, college-prep), and co-curricular breadth, including competitive athletics.

Regional players

• Gilmour Academy: Gilmour Academy is an independent Catholic co-educational day and boarding school in Gates Mills, Ohio. It competes with St. Edward for Cleveland-area college-prep families and shares a faith-based, college-preparatory identity.
• Walsh Jesuit High School: Walsh Jesuit is a Catholic co-educational high school in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, serving the broader Northeast Ohio region. It is comparable as a faith-based, college-prep Catholic high school competing for the same regional talent pool as St. Edward.
• University School: University School is an all-boys pre-K through grade 12 independent day school in Shaker Heights, Ohio. It is a direct competitor in the Cleveland-area college-prep market and shares the single-sex, rigorous-academics positioning of St. Edward.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/StEdwardHighSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/wearesteds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st--edward-high-school
• Xx.com/wearesteds

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Profiles2 records

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