Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

What Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy does

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy (CHCA) is a private, nondenominational Christian college preparatory school operating four campuses in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan area. Founded in the late 1980s by a group of families, the school serves approximately 1,300 students from Pre-K (age 2) through Grade 12, with programs segmented across the Blake Lindner Thompson Learning Center (Early Learning), Edyth B. Lindner Elementary Campus (KPrep-Grade 3), Founders' Campus (Grades 4-8), Otto Armleder Memorial Education Campus (Pre-K 3/4-Grade 6 in downtown Cincinnati), and Martha S. Lindner Campus (Grades 9-12). CHCA delivers a theologically integrated curriculum with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of 16, and 75% of teachers holding advanced degrees. The school offers 26+ AP and Beyond courses, an Entrepreneurship & Sustainability program featuring student-run businesses, FIRST Robotics competition (Beak Squad ranked #9 in Ohio), 20+ varsity teams, and 100+ performing and visual arts groups.

CHCA's revenue model is anchored by recurring annual tuition, with tiered pricing ranging from approximately $4,490 (Early Learning half-day two-day) to $23,715 (Upper School full-day). Supplementary revenue streams include philanthropic giving across Transformational, Foundational, Partnership, SGO, and Legacy Giving programs, summer camps at $35-$800 per program, tiered Athletic Boosters memberships ($25-$5,000), merchandise sales through the Eagle Store, and various one-time fees (application, deposit, activity, and facility fees). The go-to-market motion is sales-led admissions via a rolling enrollment process that includes family interviews, application reviews, and shadow visits. Customer segments comprise (1) Cincinnati-area families seeking Christ-centered college preparatory education as the primary segment, (2) international students placed via agency partnerships and homestay hosts, and (3) families qualifying for need-based aid through OCEN, EdChoice scholarships, and FAST-processed financial assistance. Operations are supported by Veracross (admissions/parent portal), UltraCamp (summer camp registration), and Flywire (international payments).

Name

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

Legal name

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy

Website

https://chca-oh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is a private, nondenominational Christian college preparatory school operating four campuses in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving approximately 1,300 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 with a Christ-centered, college-preparatory curriculum and theologically integrated programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Inquiry/Project-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• K-12 faith-based education
• Pre-K through grade 12
• International student program

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

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 Revenue: Primary revenue from tuition payments across multiple programs including Early Learning, Lower School, Armleder, and Upper School. Tuition varies by program level with prices ranging from approximately $4,490 for half-day Pre-K to $23,715 for Upper School full-day programs.
2. Athletic Boosters Membership: Annual membership tiers supporting athletic programs including Supporter ($25), Friend, Family, Champion, Legacy ($1,500), Visionary ($2,500), and Heroic ($5,000) levels.
3. Summer Camps: Revenue from various summer camp programs including academic camps, athletic camps, arts camps, robotics, and cooking camps with fees ranging from $35 to $800.
4. Donations and Support: Philanthropic contributions through various giving programs including Transformational, Foundational, Partnerships, SGO, and Legacy Giving.
5. Eagle Store Merchandise: Online merchandise store selling CHCA branded items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is a private, nondenominational, Christ-centered college preparatory school serving approximately 1,300 students from Pre-K through Grade 12 across four Cincinnati-area campuses. Its core academic offerings — Early Learning, Lower School, Upper School, and Armleder Campus — deliver a theologically integrated curriculum with 26+ AP courses, complemented by enrichment programs in STEM/Robotics, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability, Athletics, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Summer Camps, and an International Student Program with homestay placement.

Product overview

Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy is a private, nondenominational college preparatory school offering Pre-K through Grade 12 education across four campuses. The institution operates a unified educational platform consisting of Early Learning, Lower School, Upper School, and Armleder Campus programs as its core offerings. These are complemented by enrichment modules including Summer Camps, an Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Program featuring student-run businesses, STEM Research & Robotics (including the Beak Squad FIRST Robotics team), Athletics (20+ varsity teams), Performing Arts (music, theatre, dance), and Visual Arts programs. The school also offers a specialized International Student Program for students from around the world. The educational approach is theologically integrated, centering all curriculum on Christian faith while maintaining academic rigor and college preparation standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Program Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education for Pre-K ages 2-5, featuring play-based instruction, low student-to-teacher ratios, and enrichment programs including music, movement, chapel, and Spanish. Delivered at the Blake Lindner Thompson Learning Center (ECLC).
• Lower School Program (KPrep–Grade 6) College-preparatory education spanning kindergarten through Grade 6, with campuses at Edyth B. Lindner (KPrep–Grade 3) and Founders' Campus (Grades 4–6), featuring academic excellence, athletics, arts, and service opportunities.
• Upper School Program (Grades 7–12) College-preparatory high school program at Martha S. Lindner Campus (Grades 9–12) and Founders' Campus (Grades 7–8), offering 26+ AP courses, STEM research, robotics, entrepreneurship programs, and intersession travel experiences.
• Armleder Campus Program (Pre-K 3–Grade 6) Pre-K 3 through Grade 6 campus located in downtown Cincinnati featuring a House System inspired by Ron Clark Academy, Reggio-inspired early learning, and a community-oriented approach to education.
• Summer Camps Comprehensive summer camp program offering academic preparation courses (ACT prep, algebra prep), athletics (basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, wrestling), arts (dance, theater, visual arts, strings), robotics (LEGO engineering, FTC training), and culinary arts camps, open to CHCA and non-CHCA students with fees ranging from $35 to $800.
• Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Program Hands-on business ventures including teaching kitchen, campus coffee shops, wood-fired pizza business, student-run greenhouse, and Eagle Farms marketplace, leading to an Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Certificate for participating seniors.
• STEM Research & Robotics Program Early coding and robotics programs starting in lower grades, advancing to FIRST Robotics Competition with the award-winning Beak Squad team ranked #9 in Ohio among FIRST Robotics teams.
• Athletics Program More than 20 varsity teams across youth through high school levels competing in Miami Valley Conference and OHSAA Division II, including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, tennis, and track and field, with multiple OHSAA state championships.
• Performing Arts Program Comprehensive music, theatre, and dance offerings including the Center for Dance, private music lessons, band, orchestra, choir, and musical theatre productions, with 100+ performing groups across campuses.
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts education from Pre-K through AP Studio Art, featuring studio classes, AP Gallery exhibitions, and opportunities for portfolio development, with 1,400+ student artworks exhibited annually at ArtBeat.
• International Student Program (ISP) Supportive program for international students featuring academic advising, cultural immersion activities, homestay placement with vetted host families, and university preparation with college counseling, accessed through approved placement agencies or direct enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 26,925+ service hours earned by Class of 2026 (avg 208 hours per senior)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArtBeat Sponsors (Livewell Capital, State Farm, Gallery Veronique)minorOthersAnnual ArtBeat arts festival is supported by corporate sponsors including Livewell Capital, State Farm (Alison Taylor agent), and Gallery Veronique who provide financial and promotional support for the day-long arts celebration featuring 1,400+ student artworks and performances.
• Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN)coreOthersOCEN is a scholarship granting organization funded by redirected state tax dollars and private donations, prioritized for families with demonstrated financial need. CHCA participates in the OCEN SGO program to help families access tuition assistance.
• FAST (Financial Aid for School Tuition)coreOthersFAST is CHCA's primary financial aid tool, confidentially processed by a secure third-party platform to assess family financial need for tuition assistance eligibility.
• Approved International Student Placement AgenciesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCHCA works with approved placement agencies for international student enrollment through an Agency Placed enrollment type, supporting students from around the world in the homestay-based International Student Program.
• Homestay Host FamiliescoreOthersInternational students live with carefully selected host families in a homestay model that provides greater opportunity for students to fully experience life in the U.S. and share experiences necessary for university success.
• Oasis Golf ClubminorOthersOasis Golf Club's Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole golf course hosts the annual CHCA Athletics Boosters Golf Classic, a fundraising event supporting CHCA student-athletes.
• Miami Valley ConferencecoreOthersCHCA is a proud member of the Miami Valley Conference, competing in OHSAA Division II athletics alongside other regional private and public schools.
• Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)coreOthersCHCA athletics competes under OHSAA regulations and has won multiple state championships in baseball, girls tennis, and other sports.
• Local Medical SpecialistsminorOthersPartnerships with local medical specialists support CHCA's sports medicine program, providing student-athletes access to certified trainers and specialized care for prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roger Bacon High School: Catholic co-ed college prep high school in Cincinnati. Overlaps with CHCA's upper-school offerings for faith-based college preparatory education.
• St. Xavier High School: Private Catholic college preparatory high school for boys in Cincinnati. Competes directly with CHCA Upper School for mission-fit, college-bound families in the metro.
• Archbishop Moeller High School: Private Catholic boys high school in Cincinnati with strong athletics and college prep. Competes for faith-driven families in the Cincinnati area at the upper-school level.
• The Seven Hills School: Independent private K-12 college preparatory school in Cincinnati with a similar student-centered, mission-driven model. Directly competes for the same Cincinnati families seeking high-quality private education.
• Cincinnati Country Day School: Independent private K-12 college prep school in Cincinnati with comparable tuition and academic positioning. Competes head-to-head for Cincinnati families evaluating premium private education options.
• The Summit Country Day School: Private Catholic K-12 school in Cincinnati serving similar college-prep audiences. Competes with CHCA for faith-oriented Cincinnati families seeking rigorous private education.
• Ursuline Academy: Private Catholic girls' college prep school in Cincinnati. Competes with CHCA for families seeking faith-based, rigorous single-sex secondary education.
• The King's Academy: Private Christian college preparatory school serving a similar faith-based, college-prep mission. Comparable to CHCA's value proposition though operating in a different regional market.
• Archbishop McNicholas High School: Catholic co-ed college prep high school in Cincinnati serving similar faith-oriented, college-bound families. Directly overlaps CHCA's Upper School positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Baylor School: Highly regarded independent college preparatory school with a faith-informed ethos and robust athletics/arts programs. Comparable as a broader reference point for premium Christian/independent college prep at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GoCHCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/CincinnatiHillsChristianAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/gochca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cincinnati-hills-christian-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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