Christian Brothers High School

What Christian Brothers High School does

Christian Brothers High School is an independent, Lasallian Catholic college-preparatory school serving approximately 730 boys in grades 9-12 on a 31.5-acre campus in East Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1871, the school is operated as a nonprofit educational institution governed by a Board of Directors under the leadership of Br. David Poos, FSC, and it delivers a 100% college acceptance rate through an 11:1-12:1 student-teacher ratio, approximately 107 faculty and staff, and a curriculum organized around multiple academic pathways including the STEMM program (Engineering, Biomedical Science, Computer Science, Aviation), the Marr School of Business and Economics, the De La Salle Scholars honors program, Fine Arts electives, and dual-enrollment courses with Christian Brothers University and the University of Memphis.

The school's product surface extends beyond academics to 16 interscholastic athletic programs (with 50 state championships across various sports), comprehensive college counseling, an athletic performance program using Teambuildr, Vald Speed, Catapult GPS, and Just Jump Mat technologies in partnership with Campbell Clinic, a Lifelong Learning community education series, and Summer Camps targeting younger boys as a feeder segment. Technology infrastructure is composed of third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Finalsite for web/communications, myCBHS (MySchoolApp) for student information, FACTS for tuition and financial-aid management, Scoir for college advising, Shopify for the Wave Shop merchandise store, and Qgiv for fundraising.

The revenue model is tuition-driven: standard tuition and fees of $18,320 plus a $1,675 dining plan per student for the 2025-26 school year, supplemented by $225 enrollment fees, a $250 senior activity fee, and ancillary income from merchandise, summer programs, donations, and event admissions. More than 50% of the student body receives need-based financial assistance, with awards exceeding $2.4 million annually, and the school now participates in Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) and Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) state-funded programs that provide up to approximately $9,787.78 per eligible student. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through an inquiry-to-enrollment pipeline featuring Discovery Days, Tuesday Tours, partner-school visits, placement testing, and online applications. The customer base spans approximately 50 zip codes across West Tennessee, North Mississippi, and East Arkansas, feeding an 11,000+ alumni network across all 50 states.

Name

Christian Brothers High School

Legal name

Christian Brothers High School

Website

https://cbhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Christian Brothers High School is an independent Lasallian Catholic college-preparatory school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving approximately 730 boys in grades 9-12 with a 100% college acceptance rate, founded in 1871.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary 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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Catholic college preparation
• All-boys high school
• Lasallian education
• High school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue source. Tuition and fees cover school-issued backpack and laptop with tech support, student activities, travel for athletics, after-school program access, nurse supplies, drug testing, and campus security.
2. Dining Plan: Annual dining plan provided by SAGE Dining Services for meals during the school year
3. Senior Activity Fee: Incidental $250 fee for Senior Activities prior to the start of 12th grade
4. Wave Shop: Merchandise store selling CBHS branded apparel and items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Christian Brothers High School delivers a four-year Catholic, Lasallian college-preparatory education for boys in grades 9-12, combining a rigorous academic core with STEMM, business, fine arts, and honors pathways, 16 interscholastic athletics programs, structured four-year college counseling, and character formation rooted in faith and service. The offering is sold primarily as an annual tuition subscription priced at $18,320 for 2025-26, bundled with a SAGE dining plan, on-campus laptop and technology support, and access to counseling, athletics, and co-curricular programs.

Product overview

Christian Brothers High School is an independent Catholic college-preparatory high school for young men in grades 9-12, founded in 1871 and located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school offers a comprehensive academic program through multiple curricular pathways including the STEMM Program (with Engineering, Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Aviation tracks), the Marr School of Business and Economics, Fine Arts electives, and the De La Salle Scholars honors program. Beyond academics, CBHS provides 16 athletic programs, Fine Arts offerings (band, chorus, theatre, visual arts), college counseling services, Mental Health Speaker Series, Athletic Performance training, Library Services, and Summer Camps for younger students. The school also operates a Lifelong Learning program for community education and a school merchandise store (Wave Shop). All programs are rooted in Lasallian Catholic tradition emphasizing faith, academic excellence, service, and inclusive community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Purple Wave: The school's athletic teams and mascot, representing CBHS sports programs
• De La Salle Scholars
• Marr School of Business
• STEMM
• Wave Shop

Products and services

• STEMM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) Multi-track elective academic program offering pathways in Engineering, Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Aviation, designed to develop critical reasoning and problem-solving skills among high school students through partnerships with local STEMM leaders.
• Marr School of Business and Economics Business department providing courses in business fundamentals, technology, sports and entertainment marketing, and entrepreneurship, with access to internships, job shadowing, and executive advisory council mentorship.
• Aviation Program Aviation pathway featuring dual-enrollment courses in partnership with The University of Memphis and an on-campus flight simulator where students can log flight training hours toward aviation career pathways.
• De La Salle Scholars Program Honors program gathering gifted students for AP and collegiate dual-enrollment classes throughout their four years, with community building and support for extraordinary academic achievements.
• Fine Arts Electives Program Elective courses in music (band and chorus), theatre, and visual arts providing opportunities for personal growth and creative expression regardless of prior experience.
• Lifelong Learning Program Community education series offering lectures and workshops such as American Masters literary series, Timeless Texts, World War II history, and creative writing workshops for alumni, families, and the greater community.
• Summer Camps and Enrichment Programs Full-day and half-day summer sessions covering sports, recreation, theater, creative arts, robotics, and game design for elementary and middle school boys.
• Athletics Programs Sixteen interscholastic sports programs at Varsity, JV, and Freshman levels including TSSAA sports (Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Wrestling) and club sports (E-Sports, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Trap Shooting, Rugby).
• College Counseling Services Comprehensive four-year college planning curriculum covering individual and group counseling, college visits, test preparation, and financial aid guidance from 9th grade through senior year.
• Mental Health Speaker Series Annual speaker series featuring community partners and nationally recognized experts addressing student mental health, substance misuse, digital citizenship, and suicide prevention.
• Athletic Performance Programs Year-long strength and conditioning training programs (Developmental and Advanced Athletic Performance) utilizing technology platforms such as Teambuildr, Vald Speed System, Just Jump Mat, and Catapult GPS for tracking, speed, agility, and workload.
• CBHS Wave Shop School merchandise e-commerce store on Shopify selling apparel and items branded with the CBHS Purple Wave identity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Christian Brothers UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Dual enrollment partnership launching Construction Engineering and Management courses - a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the two Lasallian institutions. Students can earn college credits in one of the region's highest-demand fields.
• Campbell CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical services partnership providing athletic trainers, physical therapists, doctors, and medical personnel for student-athletes. Dr. Fred Azar serves as team doctor for CBHS athletics.
• University of MemphiscoreTechnology or IntegrationDual-enrollment aviation courses partnership. Students can log flight training hours in the on-campus flight simulator and earn college credit toward aviation career pathways.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party partner for financial aid assessment and tuition payment management. Families apply for financial aid and manage tuition payments through the FACTS platform.
• SAGE Dining ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service provider operating dining services in Heffernan Hall. Chef Kirk Martin serves as Food Service Director providing diverse food options for students.
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)coreOthersRegional accreditation body for educational institutions ensuring academic standards and quality.
• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)coreOthersAccreditation association for independent schools ensuring academic excellence and institutional quality.
• Tennessee Department of Education ESA ProgramcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-funded Education Savings Account program for Memphis-Shelby County Schools families providing up to $9,787.78 for educational expenses including CBHS tuition.
• Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-funded scholarship program providing $7,295 in funding for eligible Tennessee families to apply toward CBHS tuition costs.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Memphis institution; mentioned in context of community partnerships and service outreach activities.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McCallie School: All-boys college-prep boarding/day school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Comparable premium-pricing, all-boys, college-preparatory model with strong athletic tradition.
• Memphis University School: Premier all-boys college-preparatory school in Memphis serving grades 7-12. Direct competitor for the same all-boys college-prep families in the Mid-South market with overlapping athletic and academic positioning.
• Briarcrest Christian School: Private, faith-based college-prep school in the Memphis area serving grades 9-12, with similar tuition band and emphasis on faith, academics, and athletics. Direct competitor for the same Mid-South private school families.
• St. Benedict at Auburndale: Catholic co-educational college-prep high school in Memphis. Competes for the same Mid-South Catholic and college-prep families and shares a faith-based college-preparatory identity.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: All-boys independent college-preparatory school in Nashville, Tennessee. Closest statewide peer in structure, mission, and premium-pricing model, competing for elite Tennessee all-boys families.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-preparatory school in San Jose, California. Strong structural parallel: Catholic/religious identity, all-boys, college-prep, elite athletics, and a similar tuition and financial aid profile.
• De La Salle College High School: Sister Lasallian Catholic all-boys college-prep school in Concord, California. Direct mission-level peer sharing the Lasallian educational tradition, faith-based identity, and all-boys college-preparatory model.
• Brother Martin High School: Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in New Orleans associated with the Christian Brothers tradition. Closely aligned faith-based, single-gender, college-prep model and athletic emphasis.
• Baylor School: Independent college-prep day/boarding school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with co-educational and strong athletic programs. Comparable premium-pricing, college-prep, and Mid-South/Tennessee positioning.
• Gonzaga College High School: Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-preparatory school in Washington, D.C. Comparable faith-based, all-boys, college-prep structure with elite athletics and a robust financial aid program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CBHSMemphis
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpbNV2FXFdhvC5dHYT9_uXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbhsmemphis
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbhs_memphis

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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