What Marymount High School does

Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic, all-girls college preparatory institution serving grades 9 through 12 on a 5.5-acre Westwood/Bel Air campus (Los Angeles) across the street from UCLA. Founded in 1923 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM), it is part of a global network of 20 RSHM schools spanning eight countries and three continents that have educated over 40,000 students. The school enrolls approximately 351 students (roughly 88 per grade level) drawn from 60+ zip codes across Greater Los Angeles, with 46% students of color in the 2024-2025 academic year (up from 18% in 2002) and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 89% of faculty holding advanced degrees.

The core academic product rests on a four-year college counseling program, a STEAM curriculum anchored by the M3 Studio makerspace (3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, large-format printing), 19 AP and 30 Honors classes, the signature SAILL internship program (75+ placements annually), and an Apple Distinguished School technology platform built around a 1:1 laptop program initiated in 2009 and a Digital Resource Center completed in 2017. Supplementary offerings include 23 athletic teams across 13 sports (including a 2022 national champion volleyball program), 40+ clubs, performing and visual arts (16 courses), and a four-year academic advising program with 27 faculty advisors. The school holds WASC, CAIS, WCEA, and NAIS accreditations, and its Spanish Mission-style campus is a designated Los Angeles cultural heritage monument (1982).

The business model is tuition-driven recurring revenue from individual families, with grades 9–11 tuition of $45,750 and 12th-grade tuition of $46,750 (inclusive of bus, lunch, and laptop) supplemented by a $1,000 new student fee, technology and activity fees ($45–$550), and need-based financial assistance (~$2.1M annually to 20–25% of students). Payment is processed via FACTS Tuition Management with monthly installments. A separate revenue and capital layer comes from annual giving, endowment draw (Commonfund-managed, with a $23M Centennial Objectives target), and auxiliary programs such as Summer at Marymount. Marketing and admissions flow through direct-to-consumer channels (website, Open Houses, Meet Marymount events, shadow days, campus tours) augmented by community partnerships with the Independent School Alliance and Private School Village.

Name

Marymount High School

Legal name

Marymount High School

Website

https://mhs-la.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic, all-girls college preparatory school in Los Angeles enrolling 351 students in grades 9-12, part of a global RSHM network of 20 schools. It generates revenue from $45,750-$46,750 annual tuition, financial aid, fees, and endowment draw.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• College preparatory school
• All-girls Catholic education
• STEAM curriculum
• College counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for grades 9-11 is $45,750 and $46,750 for 12th grade (includes graduation fee). Tuition includes bus transportation, daily lunch, and a laptop. Payment plans available through FACTS Tuition Management with monthly payments up to eleven months.
2. Financial Assistance: Need-based financial assistance program with approximately 20-25% of students receiving aid annually. $2.1 million expended in needs-based financial assistance (increased 300%+ since 2002).
3. Auxiliary Fees: Additional fees including new student fee ($1,000), books ($300-700 estimate), uniforms ($300-600 estimate), technology ($550), and additional fees ($45-450 for labs, AP testing, tuition insurance).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic all-girls college preparatory school serving grades 9-12 on a 5.5-acre campus in Los Angeles. It delivers a values-based personalized curriculum with 19 AP and 30 Honors courses, STEAM and humanities programs, comprehensive college counseling, the SAILL internship program, athletics, and the arts, charging annual tuition of $45,750 (grades 9-11) and $46,750 (grade 12).

Product overview

Marymount High School is an independent, Catholic all-girls college preparatory school offering a unified educational program built around academic excellence, character development, and leadership training. The core product is its all-girls education enhanced by specialized programs including STEAM (with M3 Studio makerspace), Humanities, College Counseling, SAILL Internship Program, Athletics (23 teams), Performing and Visual Arts, Advising Program, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives. The school operates on a 5.5-acre campus with 351 students in grades 9-12, maintaining a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 37 faculty members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAILL (Students Advancing In Internship Learning & Leadership): Signature internship program providing students with opportunities to work with industry leaders and role models across various professional fields.
• M3 Studio

Products and services

• All-Girls College Preparatory Education Independent, Catholic all-girls college preparatory education for grades 9-12 with a values-based, personalized curriculum, 19 AP and 30 Honors courses, and 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Designed for young women seeking rigorous college-prep in a single-sex environment.
• STEAM Program Dynamic Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics program with hands-on learning through the M3 Studio makerspace featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, and fabrication equipment. For all Marymount students.
• Humanities Program Humanities curriculum including English, writing workshops, CAP program, Model United Nations, literary magazine, and online school newspaper for developing self-expressive female leaders.
• College Counseling Four-year comprehensive college counseling program with dedicated counselors, CAPE course, college visits, and support through application and decision process. Uses SCOIR and College Kickstart platforms.
• SAILL Internship Program Students Advancing In Internship Learning & Leadership (SAILL) signature program providing opportunities to work with industry leaders and role models across various professional fields. Serves 75+ student interns annually.
• Athletics Program 23 athletic teams across 13 sports including volleyball (2022 National Champions), swimming, tennis, soccer, basketball, water polo, rowing, golf, cross country, track & field, beach volleyball, equestrian, and softball.
• Performing Arts Program Programs in Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Acting and Theater with two major theater productions each year.
• Visual Arts Program 16 visual arts courses covering Visual Media, Studio Arts, and Maker disciplines with two arts showcases each year.
• Advising Program Four-year academic advising program providing academic, social, and emotional support with 27 Faculty Academic Advisors, full-time counselor, learning specialist, and human development curriculum.
• Summer at Marymount Summer programs including academic enrichment, athletics, and arts opportunities for students.
• A Better Self for a Better World Conference Annual all-girls leadership conference for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students focused on self-confidence, friendship, and community service. Used as a feeder/outreach program.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs Comprehensive DEI initiatives including student affinity groups, anti-racist curriculum, bias training, and community advisory committees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% acceptance rate to 4-year collegiate or university programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Private School Village (PSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarymount is a Founding Champion of Private School Village along with 35 other independent schools in Los Angeles. PSV is a parent-led nonprofit focused on building community, providing programs and resources, and hosting social events for Black/African American families at independent and private K-12 schools.
• Independent School Alliance (ISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarymount has been a long-time member of the Independent School Alliance, a leading organization in private school admissions counseling and placement for underrepresented students.
• SoCal People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive partnership with SoCal People of Color in Independent Schools for faculty and administrator recruitment of diverse talent.
• Global Network of RSHM SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarymount is one of 20 schools in the global network of Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, spanning eight countries and three continents, sharing the same mission, goals, and core values. The network has educated over 40,000 students worldwide.
• SCOIRcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarymount utilizes SCOIR for college search and application process coordination. The platform is used for booking college representative visits on campus.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Flintridge Preparatory School: Independent co-ed 7-12 school in La Cañada Flintridge with strong college placement record. Competes with Marymount for academically focused LA-area families.
• Polytechnic School: Independent co-ed K-12 school in Pasadena with long-standing reputation and strong college placement. Polytechnic competes with Marymount for Pasadena-area and broader LA families seeking elite private education.
• Harvard-Westlake School: Largest and most prestigious co-ed independent school in Los Angeles with multi-billion endowment, offering grades 7-12. Harvard-Westlake competes with Marymount for the same high-achieving LA families, though as a co-ed institution with broader scope.
• Brentwood School: Elite co-ed K-12 independent school on LA's west side with strong college placement track record. Brentwood competes with Marymount for affluent west-side families evaluating private school options.
• Crossroads School: Independent co-ed K-12 school in Santa Monica known for progressive education and strong college placement. Crossroads competes with Marymount for LA families prioritizing rigorous, values-driven education.

Direct peers

• Westridge School: Independent all-girls school in Pasadena serving grades 4-12, with a similarly rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. Westridge competes with Marymount for LA-area families prioritizing single-sex education and academic excellence.
• Marlborough School: Independent all-girls college preparatory school in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, with similar size, mission, and college-preparatory focus. Marlborough is Marymount's most direct competitor in the elite LA girls' school market, competing for the same affluent LA families.
• Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: Catholic all-girls college preparatory school in La Cañada Flintridge (Greater LA), sharing both the single-gender and Catholic identity with Marymount. Direct competitor for faith-oriented families seeking elite girls' education in the LA region.
• The Archer School for Girls: Independent all-girls school in Brentwood, Los Angeles, founded in 1995. Archer competes directly with Marymount for mission-driven families seeking elite single-sex education in LA's west side.

Regional players

• The Buckley School: Independent all-boys K-12 school in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, often considered alongside Marymount when families evaluate single-sex elite private education in LA. Complementary rather than direct competitor since Buckley serves boys.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/user28157377
• Facebookfacebook.com/MarymountLA
• Instagraminstagram.com/marymountla
• Xx.com/MarymountLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marymount-high-school

Compliance4 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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