Donna Klein Jewish Academy

What Donna Klein Jewish Academy does

Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) is a private, 501c3 Jewish community day school established in 1979, operating from a single campus at 9701 Donna Klein Boulevard in Boca Raton, Florida. It serves students in grades K-12 with a dual curriculum that pairs rigorous college preparatory academics (including 17 AP courses and 31 Honors courses) with a comprehensive Judaic studies program covering Hebrew language, Torah, traditions, and Israel education. The school complements the core K-12 academic product with five specialized high school tracks (Engineering & Technology, Medical Studies, Legal Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development), four Innovation & Multimedia Labs, 20 athletic teams, and a parent-student portal (DKJA Eagles Net).

The institution operates a non-profit revenue model funded primarily through annual tuition, supplemented by philanthropic revenue streams including an Annual Fund, the signature BASH Gala & Auction (drawing 300+ attendees), the Eagles Athletics Booster Club (which has raised over $300,000), and a Create a Jewish Legacy planned giving and endowment program conducted in partnership with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via community outreach, school visits, admissions events, word-of-mouth, and organic social channels; the school uses a standard admissions flow including inquiry forms, campus tours, and merit scholarships, with a 75% tuition remission benefit for employees' children.

DKJA is led by Head of School Helena Levine with an Associate Head of School, a CFO, Senior Director of Development, and directors across admissions, marketing, finance, Hebrew/Israel education, technology, student services, athletics, and compliance. Strategic positioning rests on inclusivity across the spectrum of Jewish denominations, a 100% graduation rate, extensive college counseling, and affiliation with community networks including Prizmah, the Jewish Federation, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and CIJE for the robotics competition.

Name

Donna Klein Jewish Academy

Legal name

Donna Klein Jewish Academy

Website

https://dkja.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Donna Klein Jewish Academy is a 501c3 private Jewish day school in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1979, serving grades K-12 with a dual curriculum combining college preparatory academics and Judaic studies, funded through tuition, donations, and endowment giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from families for K-12 education services
2. Annual Fund Donations: Unrestricted gifts supporting operating budget, tuition assistance, faculty development, and program enrichment
3. Gala & Auction (The BASH): Annual signature fundraising event attended by 300+ community leaders, business owners, and families, directly benefiting students through school programs and scholarships
4. Eagles Athletics Booster Club: Parent-run fundraising organization that has raised over $300,000 to support student athletes with new uniforms and equipment
5. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Wills and bequests, life insurance policies, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts as part of endowment program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Donna Klein Jewish Academy is a private Jewish community day school serving students in grades K-12 in Boca Raton, Florida. The school delivers a dual curriculum combining college preparatory academics (17 AP and 31 honors courses) with comprehensive Judaic studies, Hebrew language, and Israel education, plus specialized high school tracks in Engineering & Technology, Medical Studies, Legal Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development.

Product overview

Donna Klein Jewish Academy is a private Jewish community day school serving students in grades K-12, located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school operates as a unified educational institution offering a dual curriculum combining college preparatory academics with comprehensive Judaic studies. The academic program includes specialized high school tracks in Engineering & Technology (featuring robotics and drone competitions), Medical Studies, Legal Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development, alongside traditional college prep with 17 AP courses and 31 honors courses. The school provides extensive extracurricular offerings including athletics (20 teams), visual arts, music (with String Orchestra and choirs), drama, a school garden program, and community service. Technology integration is supported through 4 Innovation & Multimedia Labs, and the school maintains a student portal (Eagles Net) for academic management. The institution emphasizes developing Jewish identity and leadership while preparing students for top college placements with a 100% graduation rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Academic Program A rigorous college preparatory curriculum for grades K-12 covering core academic subjects with 17 AP courses and 31 honors courses, designed for students seeking admission to competitive colleges and universities.
• Judaic Studies Program Comprehensive Jewish studies curriculum covering Torah, Hebrew language, traditions, and values from Kindergarten through high school graduation, supporting Jewish identity and character development.
• Engineering & Technology Program
• Medical Studies Program High school specialized track with 9 medical studies courses preparing students for healthcare careers.
• Legal Studies Program High school specialized track in legal studies and pre-law preparation for students interested in pursuing law careers.
• Business & Entrepreneurship Program High school specialized track focused on business concepts, entrepreneurship skills, and financial literacy to prepare students for business ventures.
• Leadership Development Program High school program designed to develop leadership skills and prepare students for leadership roles in Jewish communities and broader society.
• Israel Education Program Educational program including classroom instruction about Israel and experiential opportunities such as Israel trips and March of the Living.
• College Counseling Services Comprehensive college counseling services assisting high school students with applications and placements, supporting a 100% graduation rate.
• Athletics Program Athletic program offering 20 teams across various sports with both boys and girls programs.
• Visual Arts Program Comprehensive visual arts education including visual art K-12, digital art grades 7-12, ceramics K-12, and AP courses in 2D Design, 3D Design, Drawing and Painting.
• Music Program Music education including general music, Lower School Choir, Middle School Glee Club, and String Orchestra for grades 3-12.
• Drama Program Drama productions and theatrical performances for students.
• School Garden Program (Shomrei HaAdamah) Environmental program allowing students to engage with agriculture and sustainability through hands-on garden activities.
• Community Service Program Community service opportunities for students to engage in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) through volunteer work.
• DKJA Eagles Net Portal Online portal for students and parents to access academic information, grades, and school communications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PrizmahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKJA is a member of Prizmah, a network supporting Jewish Day Schools. Prizmah provides professional development, networking, and resources for Jewish educational institutions.
• Franklin CoveyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin Covey provides educational content and programs that may be utilized within DKJA's curriculum and leadership development initiatives.
• Jewish FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKJA is affiliated with the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. The school is also an inaugural partner in Create a Jewish Legacy, a community-wide initiative of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Create a Jewish Legacy initiative dedicated to building a sustainable future for Jewish institutions through endowment and planned giving programs.
• CIJE (Council of Institutions for Jewish Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKJA's robotics team participates in CIJE Robotics Competition, a hands-on engineering competition for Jewish day school students.
• Jacobson Jewish Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Create a Jewish Legacy initiative through the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, dedicated to building sustainable future for Jewish institutions.
• Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKJA student and alumni art exhibitions are displayed at BRIC as part of Art on BRIC Walls, transforming the campus into an immersive art environment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools: Network and professional-development organization supporting Jewish day schools nationally; DKJA is a member and benefits from shared resources, benchmarking, and fundraising support — adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Pine Crest School: Large independent non-sectarian K-12 day school in Fort Lauderdale with rigorous college-prep academics, extensive athletics, and STEM; a broader private-school incumbent competing for the same South Florida college-prep family segment.
• The Benjamin School: Established non-sectarian private K-12 day school in the greater Boca Raton/Palm Beach Gardens area, comparable in scale and academic profile as a private college-prep competitor for families considering DKJA.
• St. Andrew's School: Independent non-sectarian K-12 day school in Boca Raton providing college-prep academics, arts, and athletics; a nearby private-school incumbent competing for the same geographic family segment as DKJA.
• American Heritage School: Large private K-12 college-prep school with campuses in Plantation and Boca Raton offering extensive AP coursework, pre-professional tracks, and athletics; comparable in scope of academic programming to DKJA.

Direct peers

• Scheck Hillel Community School: Large Jewish day school (early childhood through grade 12) in North Miami Beach with college-prep dual curriculum, athletics, and STEM programs; the most prominent Jewish day school in South Florida and a direct comparator.
• Hebrew Academy (RASG): Miami Beach-based Jewish day school offering Judaic and college-preparatory secular education from early childhood through high school; another direct peer targeting the same South Florida Jewish family demographic.
• David Posnack Jewish Day School: Jewish day school in Plantation/Davie serving students across the denominational spectrum with dual secular/Judaic curriculum, directly comparable model to DKJA in the South Florida market.
• Brauser Maimonides Academy: Jewish day school in Hollywood, Florida offering K-12 dual curriculum with Judaic studies and college-prep academics; comparable denomination-spanning model serving the South Florida market.
• Katz Hillel Day School of Boca Raton: Direct local Jewish day school peer in Boca Raton serving K-8 students with dual secular/Judaic curriculum, competing for the same Jewish family segment in the immediate Boca Raton market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DKJABoca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO0gzYIypHwctAKAWhoBJvA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/DKJA/167052686646263
• Instagraminstagram.com/dkjaboca

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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