Orangewood Christian School

What Orangewood Christian School does

Orangewood Christian School (OCS) is a private, non-profit, covenantal Christian school operated as a ministry of Orangewood Church, PCA, serving approximately 1,120 students across grades K4-12 at two campuses in Maitland, Florida, in the Orlando metropolitan area. Founded in 1980 with 18 students, the school has grown to serve 717 families supported by 143+ faculty and staff across 27 acres, with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio and 42%+ of faculty holding advanced degrees. OCS offers a college preparatory curriculum including 12 AP courses, 5 honor societies, 16 FHSAA athletic programs, and specialized programming in fine arts, spiritual life, community service (Rams Serve), and leadership development (Rams Lead).

The school's core technology platform is anchored by Apple Distinguished School recognition and a 1:1 iPad program, complemented by an Innovation Lab featuring professional-grade digital publishing equipment (15 Wacom Cintiqs, Mac Studios, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator), 16+ 3D printers, drone technology, and CAD design tools. This technical infrastructure supports K-12 maker education, robotics, video production, and graphic arts instruction.

OCS operates a multi-channel revenue model. Domestic tuition is the primary revenue stream, tiered by grade from $11,310 (K4) to $19,992 (Grade 9-12), with a $1,000 new student registration fee. International students (currently from China and Japan) pay $47,300 annual tuition plus a $2,000 registration fee and are placed with American host families. Secondary revenue includes application/testing fees, the Summer Spotlight seasonal camp program (May-July, $160-$320/week), and a diversified giving program encompassing the Ram Family Fund, endowment, alumni annual giving, Boosters, Patrons of the Arts, and planned giving vehicles. Go-to-market is sales-led through a dedicated enrollment team driving families from website inquiry through campus tours, optional shadow days, testing, and contract execution, with significant top-of-funnel contribution from 155+ church partnerships and a 1,700+ alumni referral network.

Name

Orangewood Christian School

Legal name

Orangewood Christian School

Website

https://orangewoodchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Orangewood Christian School is a private, non-profit, covenantal Christian school in Maitland, Florida, serving approximately 1,120 students in grades K4-12 across two campuses as a ministry of Orangewood Church, PCA. It offers college preparatory education with 12 AP courses, Apple Distinguished School technology, and 17:1 student-teacher ratios, serving 717 families with 155+ church partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private 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)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school
• College preparatory programs
• Covenantal Christian education
• Faith-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Maitland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: Annual tuition payments for students in grades K4-12, with tiered pricing by grade level. K4 tuition is $11,310; Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten at $15,696; Grades 1-5 at $16,548; Grades 6-8 at $18,108; Grades 9-12 at $19,992.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay $47,300 annual tuition plus $2,000 registration fee. Students live with American host families.
3. Summer Spotlight Camps: Summer day camps offering half-day ($160/week) and full-day ($320/week) options with before/after care included free with full-day enrollment. Runs May through July annually.
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: Ram Family Fund (unrestricted operating budget), endowment, alumni annual giving (scholarships), Boosters (Athletics), Patrons of the Arts (Fine Arts), and various campaigns. Accepts checks, credit cards, stocks/securities, wire transfers, recurring gifts, matching gifts, donor-advised funds, gifts in kind, and planned giving.
5. Application and Testing Fees: $125 non-refundable application fee per student; $75 non-refundable pre-admissions testing fee for grades K4-12.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Orangewood Christian School is a co-educational, college preparatory Christian school delivering grades K4-12 instruction across two Maitland, Florida campuses. Core offerings include Lower School (K4-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12) academic programs with 12 AP courses, integrated spiritual formation, 16 FHSAA athletics programs, fine arts, and an Apple Distinguished School technology program. Revenue is generated through tiered tuition by grade level, supplemented by donations and summer camp fees.

Product overview

Orangewood Christian School is a co-educational, college preparatory Christian school serving grades K4-12 across two campuses. The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio including Lower School (K4-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12) programs with 12 AP courses. Beyond core academics, the school provides specialized programs including the Innovation Lab (robotics, drones, 3D printing, video production, CAD design), Fine Arts (theatre, instrumental music, choral music, visual arts), Athletics (16 FHSAA programs), Spiritual Life (Bible Families, Chapel, Crew groups), Rams Serve community service, and Rams Lead leadership development. The school also operates Summer Spotlight, a seasonal summer camp program running May through July with academic, athletic, and artistic enrichment camps.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School Program (K4-6)
• Middle School Program (7-8) Transitional middle school curriculum on the upper campus offering high school credit options, athletics, small groups, esports, and an annual field trip to Washington D.C., for students in grades 7 and 8.
• High School Program (9-12) College preparatory program with 12 AP courses, 5 honor societies, student government, club opportunities, athletics, and community service, featuring rigorous Christ-first education focused on college readiness for grades 9-12.
• Innovation Lab Program A hands-on technology and maker education program spanning grades K4-12, featuring robotics, drone flying, Fab Lab with 3D printing, video production, CAD design, and digital publishing, including an iCreate student showcase initiative.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts program including theatre, instrumental music, choral music, and visual arts designed to help students discover God-given talents and develop appreciation for the arts.
• Athletics Program Rams Athletics program with 16 FHSAA athletic programs focusing on training student athletes to compete with character and service, including training and performance facilities.
• Spiritual Life Program Comprehensive spiritual development including Bible Families, Lower School Chapel, Grade Level Chapel, Upper School Crew groups, missionary partnerships, and quarterly Spiritual Emphasis Days.
• Rams Serve (Community Service Program) Community service program where students serve at 20+ city locations including Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Bank, Clean the World, and various local organizations.
• Rams Lead (Leadership Development Program) Leadership development through honor societies (National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honors Society, Senior Thespians), Student Government, Mock Trial, and Yearbook.
• Summer Spotlight Camps A summer camp program offering half-day ($160/week) and full-day ($320/week) sessions for students in grades K4 through 8th, with camps in athletics, arts, and academic enrichment, including a Camp Champ discount for students registered for 6+ full-day weeks.
• International Student Program Full-time academic program for international students in grades 7-12 from countries such as China and Japan, with American host family placement, English language immersion, and college preparatory curriculum at $47,300 annual tuition plus $2,000 registration fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ students participate in extracurricular activities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Orangewood Church, PCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrangewood Christian School operates as a ministry of Orangewood Church, PCA. The church-school relationship shapes attitudes and emphasis at OCS. The school stands firmly on the changeless Word of God as expressed in the church's statement of historical evangelical Christianity.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Highland Preparatory School: Large independent K-12 day school in Orlando with rigorous academics, AP offerings, and competitive athletics; competes for the same college-prep families in the same metro as Orangewood.
• The Geneva School: Classical, Christian K-12 school in Winter Park/Casselberry — directly comparable faith-based model with similar covenantal-family positioning, though differentiated by classical curriculum.
• The Master's Academy: Private, faith-based K-12 Christian school in the Orlando metro — the closest same-market peer in size, mission, and program structure (academics, athletics, arts) to Orangewood Christian School.
• The First Academy: Orlando-area private Christian K-12 school with comparable college-prep, athletics, and arts portfolios; directly competes for the same Christian-family demographic in Central Florida.
• Trinity Preparatory School: Highly regarded independent K-12 college-prep school in Winter Park, FL — the leading non-sectarian benchmark in the Orlando market, competing for the same affluent, college-bound families.
• Central Florida Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 school in the Orlando area with comparable mission-driven positioning and tuition band; competes head-to-head for Christian families in the same market.

Regional players

• Florida Christian School: Larger faith-based K-12 school in Miami with a comparable college-prep, athletics, and arts portfolio; serves a different Florida region but is a useful size-and-program comparable.
• Lakeland Christian School: Florida faith-based K-12 school of similar size and college-prep focus, but serving the Lakeland/Polk County market rather than the Orlando metro.

Broad incumbents

• Northland Christian School: Houston-area faith-based K-12 school with similar covenantal model, college-prep academics, and integrated athletics/arts programs; representative of large Texas private Christian schools at greater scale.
• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Large, well-known faith-based K-12 school in Plano, TX, with extensive athletics, arts, and college-prep programs — a national-scale benchmark for faith-based K-12 operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OCSRams
• Facebookfacebook.com/orangewoodchristian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/orangewood-christian-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocsrams

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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