What Chaminade College Preparatory does

Chaminade College Preparatory is a private, nonprofit Catholic Marianist school serving approximately 1,900 students in grades 6-12 (650 middle school, 1,250 high school) across two campuses in Southern California: a middle school in Chatsworth and a high school in West Hills. Founded in 1952 by the Marianist order (EIN 95-1744353) and operated as a 501(c)(3), the school delivers a college-preparatory curriculum featuring 30+ AP courses, eight full-time college counselors (delivering a 100% college acceptance rate), and Platinum AP Honor Roll recognition for three consecutive years. Academic offerings are supplemented by 30+ athletic teams, 70+ clubs, six arts disciplines supported by professional-grade facilities, and an integrated Catholic faith-formation program built around Marianist Family Spirit and the House System.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition of $26,995 per student for the 2026-27 academic year (plus a $385 technology fee and a one-time $600 new-student fee), supplemented by bus transportation ($1,246-$4,523 per route), summer programming, international student fees, and a robust annual fund and capital campaign. The school provides over $6 million in need-based financial assistance to 26% of families and approximately $275,000 in merit awards, demonstrating a deliberate accessibility posture. Auxiliary revenue and operational infrastructure include an international student recruitment channel via a Chinese agency partner (IPERC), a K-12 Summer Academy functioning as an enrollment pipeline, and a bus network spanning 115+ zip codes across the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Santa Clarita, and West Los Angeles.

The institution's technology footprint centers on a 1:1 student tablet program, an on-site Laptop Hospital, newly built STEM learning spaces at the middle school, and recent campus transformation projects funded by the Soaring to New Heights campaign that exceeded its $7.5 million goal and a separate $1 million gift from the Fritz B. Burns Foundation for STEAM education. GTM is sales-led via a multi-step admissions process including campus tours, open houses, and family interviews, with event-driven demand generation anchored by signature events and a parent/alumni referral network. A 2026-2032 Strategic Plan governs ongoing curriculum, facilities, and mission-centered expansion.

Name

Chaminade College Preparatory

Legal name

Chaminade College Preparatory

Website

https://chaminade.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chaminade College Preparatory is a nonprofit Catholic Marianist school serving about 1,900 students in grades 6-12 across middle school (Chatsworth) and high school (West Hills) campuses in Southern California, generating revenue primarily through $26,995 annual tuition, transportation, summer programs, and philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chatsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from annual tuition charges for grades 6-12 education. For 2026-27, annual tuition is $26,995 plus $385 technology fee and $600 one-time new student fee. The school offers flexible payment options including one-time, two-payment, 10-month, and 11-month payment plans.
2. Bus Transportation: Optional private bus service for students traveling from various valleys. Fees range from $1,246-$4,523 annually depending on route and round trip vs. one-way. Billed annually and can be incorporated into monthly tuition payment plans.
3. Annual Fund and Donations: The Chaminade Fund (President's Initiatives) serves as the foundation of philanthropic efforts, providing unrestricted funding for school leadership to meet immediate needs. Leadership giving starts at $1,000 for President's Circle membership.
4. Financial Aid Distribution: The school distributes over $6 million annually in need-based financial assistance to 26% of families. Additionally, approximately $275,000 in merit awards are distributed annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chaminade College Preparatory is a private Catholic Marianist co-educational school that delivers college-preparatory education to students in grades 6 through 12 across two campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. The school offers a faith-based liberal arts and STEM curriculum designed to prepare students for admission to selective four-year colleges and universities, combined with athletics, arts, and extracurricular programming rooted in the Marianist educational tradition.

Product overview

Chaminade College Preparatory is a Catholic Marianist school operating as a single unified institution with two campuses: a middle school (grades 6-8) in Chatsworth and a high school (grades 9-12) in West Hills, California. The institution offers a comprehensive college-preparatory education combining rigorous academics, faith formation, athletics, and arts programs. Key offerings include the Middle School and High School programs as foundational core products, supplemented by Summer Academy, College Counseling, Bus Transportation, Financial Assistance, International Student Program, Athletics (30 varsity sports), Arts Programs, Faith Life/Campus Ministry, and Student Engagement. The institution serves approximately 650 middle school students and 1,250 high school students across both campuses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) A Catholic Marianist middle school program for grades 6-8 delivered on the Chatsworth campus, designed as a bridge to the high school college-preparatory track and serving approximately 650 students.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) A Catholic Marianist college-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 delivered on the West Hills campus, serving approximately 1,250 students and focused on preparation for admission to selective four-year colleges.
• STEM and Robotics Curriculum An applied STEM and robotics academic track supported by dedicated labs and a 1:1 student tablet program, integrated into the middle and high school curricula.
• Athletics Program An interscholastic athletics program offering team sports and competition opportunities to Chaminade students as part of the broader student experience.
• Arts and Extracurricular Program A visual and performing arts and extracurricular activities program available to students, complementing academic coursework and supporting the school's holistic formation mission.
• Catholic Faith Formation and Campus Ministry Campus ministry, retreats, and faith-formation programming rooted in the Marianist educational tradition, offered to students as part of the school's Catholic identity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate with dedicated college counselors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IPERC (International Education Resource Center)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPERC serves as Chaminade's preferred agency for recruiting international students from China. The partnership facilitates the application process for Chinese students, provides visa support, and coordinates with the school's Director for International Programs. IPERC maintains offices both in China and the US.
• ClaritysupportingTechnology or IntegrationClarity provides the financial aid application platform used by Chaminade families. The cloud-based application is mobile-friendly, takes less than 30 minutes to complete, and supports the school's need-based financial assistance program.
• GoKidsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGoKid is a secure carpooling platform partnered with Chaminade to help families coordinate rides. Features include viewing nearby Chaminade households on a private map, connecting with other parents about carpooling, and setting up recurring carpools.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Loyola High School Los Angeles: Catholic Jesuit college-prep school for boys in Los Angeles with comparable AP offerings, extensive athletics, and a similar college-prep positioning. Most direct religious-school peer in the LA market.
• Harvard-Westlake School: Premier private non-Catholic college-prep school serving grades 7-12 across two LA campuses. Directly comparable on selective admissions, college outcomes, and tuition tier ($40K+ range) for secular families in the same region.
• Brentwood School: Independent K-12 college-prep school on LA's westside serving similar affluent, college-bound families. Competes head-to-head for the same West LA and San Fernando Valley feeder families seeking premium private education.
• Crossroads School: Highly selective independent K-12 school in Santa Monica with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Comparable on academic outcomes and college placement; competes for same high-achieving LA families.
• Buckley School: Independent K-12 school in Sherman Oaks focused on college-prep with strong arts and athletics. Most direct geographic competitor in the San Fernando Valley for non-Catholic families.
• Notre Dame High School: Catholic Salesian college-prep high school in Sherman Oaks serving similar SoCal families. Direct Catholic-school competitor with overlapping athletics, faith formation, and college-prep programs at a comparable price point.
• St. Francis High School: Catholic college-prep high school in La Cañada Flintridge with nationally recognized programs. Competes for faith-seeking, college-bound families across greater LA and especially the Crescenta Valley and San Gabriel areas.
• Crespi Carmelite High School: Catholic Carmelite college-prep school for boys in Encino. Direct Catholic peer with similar athletics-heavy culture, all-boys model, and San Fernando Valley catchment overlap.
• Flintridge Prep: Highly selective independent 7-12 college-prep school in La Cañada Flintridge. Comparable on academic outcomes, AP breadth, and college placement for secular families in the greater LA region.

Broad incumbents

• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Larger Catholic Jesuit college-prep school in San Jose that is a recognized Bay Area flagship of the same Catholic college-prep category. Useful comparable for branding, college outcomes, and program scale benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChaminadeCCP

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Investors

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Investments

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