What Cor Jesu Academy does

Cor Jesu Academy is a private Catholic college-preparatory school for young women in grades 9-12, founded in 1956 by the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and operated as a ministry of that international religious congregation. The school is located at 10230 Gravois Road in Affton, on the south side of St. Louis, Missouri, and currently enrolls approximately 570 students drawn from over 70 different grade schools across the St. Louis metropolitan area. The institution has produced more than 5,500 alumnae since opening its doors to 17 students in 1956 and is led by its first alumna president, Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ '76, appointed in 2023. Cor Jesu offers a four-year college-preparatory curriculum with AP courses and dual-enrollment college credit through St. Louis University (1818 Advanced College Credit Program) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (Advanced Credit Program), supplemented by 12+ varsity sports, fine arts productions, Campus Ministry, the Corporate Partners Initiative for career readiness, the RISE Program for underserved middle school girls, and the Hearts in Motion global education program.

The school's technology stack is purpose-built for a private K-12 institution rather than a technology company, anchored by a one-on-one laptop program that has been in place since 2004, the Finalsite web platform, the MySchoolApp student and family portal, Blackbaud Tuition Management for billing, Office 365 email, and a CJTV studio for student-produced media. The institution does not develop proprietary software products and has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, integrations, SDKs, or APIs; technology functions as an operational and pedagogical enabler rather than a differentiator.

Cor Jesu's revenue model is multi-stream and characteristic of a tuition-driven private school. The primary stream is annual tuition of $21,725 for the 2026-27 school year, plus a $375 general service fee and a $650 technology fee, billed annually with a $500 enrollment deposit and flexible payment plans administered through Blackbaud. Over 50% of families receive tuition assistance through a mix of merit scholarships, legacy awards, and need-based aid, with the average award of $7,536 for 2025-26. Secondary revenue streams include summer sports and enrichment camps for grades 3-8 ($50-$225 per camp), a Youth Orchestra instrumental music program for grades 6-8 ($300 per semester plus equipment rental), Spirit Shop merchandise sales, and a substantial philanthropic program — the 47th Annual Auction alone raised $943,390 from 575 attendees and 110 virtual bidders, and Giving Tuesday 2025 raised $281,000+ from nearly 1,200 donors.

Name

Cor Jesu Academy

Legal name

Cor Jesu Academy

Website

https://corjesu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cor Jesu Academy is a private Catholic college-preparatory school in St. Louis, Missouri, serving approximately 570 young women in grades 9-12 through AP, dual-enrollment, athletic, and faith-based programs under the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory schools
• All-girls education
• Private Catholic schools
• Secondary education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Louis

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for grades 9-12 covering academic instruction, with additional fees for technology and general services
2. Financial Aid Distribution: Tuition assistance distributed to over 50% of families through merit scholarships, legacy awards, and need-based financial aid
3. Summer Camps: Sports and enrichment camps for grades 3-8 generating revenue with fees ranging from $50-$225 per camp
4. Spirit Shop Merchandise: School merchandise store selling uniforms, spirit wear, gifts and school supplies
5. Youth Orchestra Program: Instrumental music program for grades 6-8 at $300 per semester plus equipment rental

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cor Jesu Academy is a private Catholic college-preparatory school that delivers a four-year academic program for young women in grades 9-12, including core subjects, AP and dual-enrollment college credit courses, faith formation, athletics, fine arts, counseling, and career readiness. It supplements this core high school program with ancillary paid offerings such as summer camps for grades 3-8, a youth orchestra for grades 6-8, and a Spirit Shop selling uniforms and merchandise.

Product overview

Cor Jesu Academy is a single, unified educational institution offering a college-preparatory Catholic high school program for young women in grades 9-12. The school provides a four-year curriculum with core academic subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Theology, World Languages), fine arts, physical education, and elective courses. Academic programs include AP classes, SLU 1818 Advanced College Credit courses, and UMSL Advanced Credit Program courses. The institution also offers co-curricular programs including athletics (multiple sports teams), fine arts (Fall Play, Christmas Choir Concert, Spring Musical), clubs, campus ministry, and career readiness programs through the Corporate Partners Initiative. Supporting services include the Sr. Theodore Bollati Library, Student Learning Center, Counseling Center, and RISE Program for middle school girls. The school operates summer camps for elementary and middle school students and maintains a Youth Orchestra program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Academic Program A four-year Catholic college-preparatory curriculum for young women in grades 9-12 covering English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Theology, World Languages, Fine Arts, and Physical Education.
• AP Classes Advanced Placement courses preparing students for College Board AP exams in subjects such as Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Physics, English Language, US History, and World History.
• SLU 1818 Advanced College Credit Program Dual enrollment courses that allow students to earn college credit through Saint Louis University's 1818 Advanced College Credit Program, taught by Cor Jesu faculty in subjects such as Calculus, Physics, Spanish, French, Latin, Chemistry, History, and English.
• UMSL Advanced Credit Program Partnership program with the University of Missouri-St. Louis enabling students to earn advanced college credit in English and Art, including Drawing, Design, First-Year Writing, and Ceramics.
• RISE Program A Readiness, Intellect, Spirituality, and Empowerment program empowering middle school girls from underserved communities through a rigorous academic and leadership experience rooted in faith and confidence-building.
• Hearts in Motion Global Education Program A global education program offering educational travel, service-learning, cultural immersion, and experiential learning opportunities, with trips to destinations including Costa Rica, Taiwan, Spain, Ireland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Vietnam, and Italy.
• Cor Jesu Athletics A comprehensive athletics program offering more than 12 sports including Basketball, Cross-Country, Dance Team, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swim & Dive, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Water Polo.
• Fine Arts Program Fine arts programming featuring Fall Play, Christmas Choir Concert, Spring Musical, and various visual and music arts courses.
• Career Readiness / Corporate Partners Initiative A career readiness program that connects students with corporate partners through school-year programming, summer experiences, and internship and externship opportunities.
• Youth Orchestra An instrumental music program for boys and girls in grades 6-8, with Beginning Band and Intermediate Orchestra ensembles offered at $300 per semester plus equipment rental.
• Grade School Summer Camps Summer camps for grade school students in sports (field hockey, lacrosse, softball, volleyball), enrichment (creative writing, photography, drama, cooking), and specialty topics (3D Design, stop-motion movie making, La Fiesta Del Mundo), with camp fees ranging from $50 to $225.
• Spirit Shop An on-campus school merchandise store selling uniforms, spirit wear, gifts, and school supplies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% four-year college acceptance rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Louis University (SLU 1818 Advanced College Credit Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing students to earn college credits through SLU's 1818 Advanced College Credit Program. Courses include history, government, English, math, science, world languages, and theology, all taught by Cor Jesu faculty.
• University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL ACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced Credit Program partnership with UMSL allowing students to earn college credit in English and Art through courses like Drawing, Design, First-Year Writing, and Ceramics.
• Duo DogsminorOthersFacility dog program bringing Duo Dog Tracker to campus to support student mental health and emotional wellness.
• Apostles of the Sacred Heart of JesuscoreOthersFounding religious congregation that established Cor Jesu Academy in 1956. Sr. Susan Marie Krupp, ASCJ currently serves as President. School follows the charism of 'Sharing the Love of the Heart of Christ.'
• St. Louis University High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for the Youth Orchestra instrumental music program. Mr. Jeff Pottinger from SLUH serves as Director of Bands/Orchestra.
• Girls Schools Unite (GSU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual alumnae giving challenge among St. Louis all-girls Catholic high schools promoting friendly competition and school spirit.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Visitation Academy: All-girls Catholic college-preparatory school in St. Louis with similar mission, single-sex model, and alumnae-giving tradition. Direct competitor for the same St. Louis Catholic family market.
• St. Joseph's Academy: St. Louis-area all-girls Catholic college-prep high school, founding member of Girls Schools Unite. Competes head-to-head with Cor Jesu for the same applicant pool and feeder schools.
• Nerinx Hall High School: Webster Groves-based all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in the St. Louis metro. Same single-sex Catholic identity, similar tuition profile, and overlapping applicant base.
• Ursuline Academy: All-girls Catholic college-prep school in the St. Louis region with similar academic and faith-based mission. Competes for the same families and is a Girls Schools Unite participant.
• Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School: Independent Catholic school serving girls in the St. Louis metro, with both elementary and secondary programs. Overlaps with Cor Jesu at the 9-12 level for families seeking an all-girls Catholic pathway.
• Academy of the Sacred Heart (St. Charles): Network of Sacred Heart schools (founded by the same religious tradition) with a K-12 all-girls college-preparatory program in Missouri. Shares the Sacred Heart charism with Cor Jesu and competes for similar families.

Regional players

• St. Louis University High School (SLUH): Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep school in St. Louis; runs the Youth Orchestra program in partnership with Cor Jesu. Competes for the same Catholic families and is the de facto brother-school complement.
• Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School (MICDS): Premier secular independent K-12 school in the St. Louis metro. Competes for the same high-income college-prep families as Cor Jesu, particularly those prioritizing academic prestige over faith-based education.
• John Burroughs School: Highly selective secular independent K-12 school in the St. Louis metro. Overlaps with Cor Jesu at the high school level for families seeking a rigorous college-prep curriculum outside the Catholic system.

Others

• National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS): Industry association for girls' schools that Cor Jesu participates in. Useful as an ecosystem/peer reference, not a direct competitor, but representative of the broader single-sex education category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CorJesuAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/corjesuacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cor-jesu-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/corjesuacademy

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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