Logos School

What Logos School does

Logos School is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) therapeutic special education school located in Olivette, Missouri (St. Louis metro), serving approximately 103 students in grades 6-12 with mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Founded in 1970 as Sophia House, the school operates from a single campus at 9137 Old Bonhomme Road and delivers an integrated program combining individualized academics with weekly individual therapy (minimum 1 hour), weekly group therapy (2 hours), and behavioral intervention services, supported by a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and 13 master's-level licensed therapists on staff. The school maintains an 11-month academic calendar and reports a 98% graduation rate with 92%+ of graduates matriculating to college or secondary education.

The business model rests on two enrollment channels: private family enrollment and school district IEP placements. Private families pay $42,000 in annual tuition (2026-2027 rate), with financial aid ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 per family processed through the Clarity platform; school districts fund placements in full via Purchase of Service agreements. Every student receives tuition assistance in some form. Supplemental revenue comes from philanthropic grants (including a $40,000 Bayer Fund grant in 2020 and a Cigna Group Foundation grant in 2024) and annual fundraising events such as the Legacy of Hope Gala. The school holds multiple accreditations including ISACS, Missouri DESE Approved Private Agency status, Illinois State Board of Education approval, Council on Accreditation, and Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Logos operates with approximately 50 staff across academic, therapeutic, admissions, development, and facilities functions, with no proprietary technology platform. Technology usage is limited to standard K-12 administrative tools: Blackbaud for parent portal, Finalsite for website and communications, and Clarity for financial aid processing. The school is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with Dr. Kathy Fenger currently serving as Head of School; a national search for the next Head of School was launched in 2024. Distribution is regional (St. Louis metro plus Eastern Illinois referrals), and the school reports it has helped more than 2,000 at-risk adolescents achieve academic and emotional success over its 55-year history.

Name

Logos School

Legal name

Logos School

Website

https://logosschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Logos School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit therapeutic special education school in Olivette, Missouri, serving approximately 103 students in grades 6-12 with mental health, emotional, and behavioral challenges through integrated academics and licensed clinical therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged to families for educational and therapeutic services. 2026-2027 tuition is $42,000 per year. Families can pay annually, semi-annually, or through monthly payment plans.
2. District Placement Revenue: Revenue from school district placements through IEP (Individualized Education Program) process. Districts purchase services through Purchase of Service agreements which fully cover the cost of attendance.
3. Financial Aid Distribution: Tuition assistance provided through financial aid for private-pay families (awards ranging from $2,000 to $20,000) and through state programs like MO Scholars. All students receive tuition assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Logos School is a private therapeutic special education school serving grades 6-12 in Olivette, Missouri, that combines individualized academics with comprehensive mental health therapeutic programming. The school delivers weekly individual therapy, group therapy, and behavioral therapy alongside personalized academic instruction with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and an 11-month academic calendar, serving approximately 95-110 students at any given time.

Product overview

Logos School is a private therapeutic special education school offering a unified program combining individualized academics for grades 6-12 with comprehensive mental health therapeutic support. The core offerings include Middle School and High School Academic Programs, Individual Therapy (minimum weekly sessions with licensed therapists), Group Therapy, and Behavioral Therapy. Supporting programs include the Summer Intensive Program (SIP) for credit recovery and therapeutic support, Transition Services for post-secondary preparation, Athletics, Art, Clubs & Activities, Community Service, Parental Involvement, and a Clinical Practicum/Internship Program. The school maintains a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and 11-month academic calendar, with all students receiving tuition assistance through financial aid or Purchase of Service agreements with home school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Academic Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% high school graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Institute of St. LouisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student mural project. Logos Mural Team created mural to enhance the International Institute's education wing where individuals and families come to learn and build new opportunities. Students involved in concept development to painting, gaining real-world experience in collaboration and creative problem-solving.
• Local UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical practicum and internship partnerships with local universities providing meaningful hands-on experiences for graduate students pursuing degrees in counseling, social work, and related clinical fields. Under supervision of experienced licensed clinicians, interns maintain active student caseload and provide individual and group therapeutic support.
• Operation Food SearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual food drive partnership during holidays. Logos partners with Operation Food Search to give back during the holidays.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESE approval to function as an Approved Private Agency allows IEP teams in local school districts to consider placing students in Logos program when educational needs cannot be met in less restrictive placement.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid application platform used by Logos for secure, streamlined financial aid applications. Provides holistic review of family financial picture and ensures fairness, privacy, and consistency in aid decisions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lakemary Center: Kansas-based therapeutic residential and special education school serving children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and behavioral challenges. Comparable integrated therapy-plus-academics model with similar student populations.
• Shelterwood: Kansas City-based residential therapeutic treatment and education program for adolescents. Comparable model combining accredited academics with intensive individual and group therapy for at-risk teens.
• The Brown School: St. Louis-based independent school with specialized programs for students with language-based learning differences. Overlapping therapeutic/academic integrated approach in the same metro area.
• Wediko Children's Services: Boston-area therapeutic residential school providing year-round educational and clinical services to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. Highly comparable integrated program structure.
• Sage Hill School: Special education school serving students with learning differences and social-emotional challenges. Comparable small, individualized academic environment focused on non-traditional learners.
• Chaddock School: Quincy, IL-based therapeutic school and treatment center for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Directly comparable integrated therapeutic-education model serving at-risk youth.
• Miriam School: St. Louis-area special education school serving students with learning, social, and emotional challenges. Same geographic market and comparable individualized academic model for non-traditional learners.
• Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch: Montana-based therapeutic residential school serving at-risk youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Comparable integrated residential treatment and education model for adolescents.

Broad incumbents

• Cornerstones of Care: Kansas City-based nonprofit providing education, foster care, behavioral health, and family services for at-risk youth. Comparable integrated services across therapeutic and educational domains, though broader portfolio.
• Boys Town: National organization providing education, healthcare, and residential services for at-risk youth and families. Much larger scale with broader service portfolio, but overlapping mission and integrated academic-clinical model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDJUWiS8GRwM8nEnm14bgkQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LogosSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logos-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/logos_stlouis
• Xx.com/logos_stlouis

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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