St. Louis University High School

What St. Louis University High School does

St. Louis University High School (SLUH) is a private, nonprofit Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory high school for young men, founded in 1818 and located on a 32-acre campus adjacent to Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. It is the oldest school west of the Mississippi River and is sponsored by the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province as a member of the 60-school Jesuit Schools Network. SLUH serves students from 92+ zip codes across the St. Louis metropolitan area, recruited through 148 elementary school and 185 middle school feeder relationships, with a 100% college continuation rate and 95% of faculty holding advanced degrees.

The school operates a comprehensive core product — Jesuit college-preparatory education — anchored by 21 AP courses and 100+ electives across eight academic departments, complemented by 21 interscholastic sports, 75+ clubs and student organizations, a fine arts program, a global education model spanning 26 countries, and a faith and service program. Notable physical and endowed assets include the 5,200 sq ft James Guth Costigan '62 Innovation Lab, the 88-acre Madonna Della Strada Retreat Center, the $16M Sciuto Institute for Teaching Excellence, and tiered endowed scholarship programs. SLUH has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, National Green Ribbon School (first Jesuit high school so honored), Top STEM High School by Newsweek, Cognia School of Distinction, and AP School Honor Roll (Platinum) recipient.

Revenue is generated through a recurring annual tuition model supplemented by a structured philanthropic program: tiered annual giving ($250-$25,000+), endowed scholarships (Full Tuition, Presidential, Half Tuition, Initiating), the annual CASHBAH auction, and planned giving vehicles. SLUH provides $6.1 million in direct financial assistance annually. Distribution is sales-led via the admissions office (Director Ann Murphy), with inquiry forms, Shadow @ SLUH and Inside SLUH visit programs, open houses, and feeder-school relationships. Governance is exercised by an independent Board of Trustees under the current President, Fr. Matthew Stewart, SJ '98, with an Interim Principal (Megan Menne) currently overseeing academic operations.

Name

St. Louis University High School

Legal name

St. Louis University High School

Website

https://sluh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Louis University High School is a private Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory high school for young men in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1818. It serves metro-area families through 21 AP courses, 21 sports, 75+ clubs, global education in 26 countries, and a $16M endowed teaching institute, with 100% college continuation.

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory education. School provides $6.1 million per year in direct financial assistance to qualified students.
2. Annual Giving and Donations: Philanthropic support through annual giving programs including Companions of St. Ignatius ($25,000+), Leadership Circle ($10,000-$24,999), Cornerstone Society ($5,000-$9,999), Founders Society ($1,000-$4,999), AMDG Society ($500-$999), and Jr. Billiken Club ($250-$499).
3. Endowed Scholarships and Programs: Endowed scholarship programs including Full Tuition, Presidential, and Half Tuition scholarships, as well as endowed programs for specific academic areas.
4. CASHBAH Auction: Annual signature fundraising auction event generating support for school programs and operations.
5. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through wills, trusts, IRA charitable distributions, life insurance gifts, and annuity arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

St. Louis University High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, all-boys college-preparatory high school that delivers rigorous academic coursework (21 AP courses, 100+ electives), faith and service formation, interscholastic athletics, fine arts, and global education programs to young men in grades 9-12. The school is the oldest west of the Mississippi River (founded 1818) and operates on a tuition-based subscription model supported by philanthropic giving and endowed scholarships. Supplementary offerings include paid summer camps for grade-school students and a global education program spanning 26 countries.

Product overview

St. Louis University High School is a Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory institution offering a unified educational program centered on forming Men for Others. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum with 21 AP courses and 100+ electives, complemented by 21 interscholastic sports, 75+ student clubs, fine arts programs, and global education opportunities spanning 26 countries. Key facilities include the James Guth Costigan '62 Innovation Lab (5,200 sq ft maker space), Madonna Della Strada Retreat Center (88 acres), and the Sciuto Institute for Teaching Excellence ($16M endowed professional development program). Student support encompasses counseling, college advising, and learning center services. Summer programming includes STEM Camp and Upward Bound Academy for grade school students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jr. Billikens: Athletic teams mascot name for St. Louis University High School students

Products and services

• Jesuit College-Preparatory Education Core tuition-based Catholic Jesuit college-preparatory education for young men, forming Men for Others through rigorous academics (21 AP courses, 100+ electives), faith formation, service, athletics, arts, and global education. Delivered to students whose families pay tuition on an annual subscription basis.
• Summer Programs Paid summer enrichment camps for grade-school students including STEM Camp, Upward Bound Academy, and athletic camps across baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, football, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball, and wrestling. Open to the broader community and serves as a feeder pipeline for future enrollment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 7% in nation for highest composite ACT score
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saint Louis Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLUH's central urban location allows cultivation of relationships with neighboring institutions. The Saint Louis Science Center partnership provides educational and service opportunities for students, including proximity to campus parking and access to Science Center facilities for experiential learning.
• Missouri Botanical GardenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotable civic institution partnership providing educational and service opportunities for SLUH students interested in environmental science and botany.
• Barnes-Jewish HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotable medical institution partnership providing internship and healthcare career exploration opportunities for SLUH students.
• Cortex Innovation CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation ecosystem partnership providing STEM-related educational and internship opportunities for SLUH students in the technology and innovation sector.
• Jesuit Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLUH is one of 60 Jesuit high schools across the country that are members of the Jesuit Schools Network, sharing common goals and characteristics of Jesuit education.
• Jesuits USA Central and Southern ProvincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSLUH is sponsored by the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province, one of the administrative regions of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) that provides spiritual and educational oversight.
• Colegio San Ignacio El Bosque (Chile)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit partner school in Santiago, Chile for summer Spanish language immersion exchange program.
• Colegio San Pedro Claver (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit partner school in Bucaramanga, Colombia for summer Spanish language immersion exchange.
• Institution Notre Dame (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Chartres, France for summer French exchange and senior project program.
• Canisius Kolleg (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit partner school in Berlin, Germany for spring break exchange program.
• Kostka High and St. Stanislaus (Poland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJesuit partner schools in Krakow and Gdynia, Poland for summer exchange and senior project program.
• Esperanza Juvenil (Guatemala)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior project service site in Guatemala City, Guatemala providing international service learning opportunities.
• Centro de Nutricion San Yves (Honduras)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior project service site in Yoro, Honduras providing international service learning opportunities.
• Kino Border Initiative (Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpring break service immersion program partner at Nogales, Mexico addressing immigration and border issues.
• Lodung Sr High and St. Aloysius Technical School (Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner schools in Taiwan for summer language and cultural exchange and senior project program.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockhurst High School: Jesuit all-boys college-preparatory school in Kansas City, MO. Comparable to SLUH in single-sex Jesuit model, Metro Catholic Conference athletics, retreat/spiritual formation, and regional Midwest Jesuit recruiting footprint.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit college-preparatory school in San Jose, CA, historically coed but with overlapping Catholic/Jesuit identity, rigorous academics (AP, STEM), large athletic program, and similar donor/scholarship architecture to SLUH.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Catholic Jesuit all-boys college-preparatory school in Phoenix, AZ. Directly comparable to SLUH in single-sex Jesuit model, college-prep curriculum, extensive athletics, retreat/spiritual formation, and large endowment-driven financial aid program.
• Gonzaga College High School: Jesuit all-boys college-preparatory school in Washington, D.C. Closely mirrors SLUH in single-sex Jesuit identity, academic rigor, service program, large alumni base, and DC-metro recruiting footprint.
• Jesuit High School New Orleans: Jesuit all-boys college-preparatory school in New Orleans, LA. Mirrors SLUH in single-sex Jesuit identity, college-prep curriculum, large service program, and similar advancement/development model, though serving a different regional market.
• De Smet Jesuit High School: Jesuit college-preparatory school in St. Louis metro (Creve Coeur, MO). Most direct local peer to SLUH in Jesuit identity, college-prep academics, athletics within the Metro Catholic Conference, and shared regional recruiting pool.
• Loyola High School Los Angeles: Jesuit all-boys college-preparatory high school in Los Angeles. Highly comparable to SLUH in mission, single-sex Jesuit identity, college-prep curriculum, athletics, and advancement/development model, though serving a different metro market.
• Regis High School: Jesuit all-boys college-preparatory school in New York City, tuition-free with need-blind admission. Comparable in single-sex Jesuit identity and academic selectivity, but differentiated by tuition model and NYC metro market.
• Christian Brothers College High School (CBC): Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Town and Country, MO, sponsored by the Christian Brothers. Direct competitor to SLUH in St. Louis metro with similar single-sex model, athletics within the MCC, and college-prep curriculum.
• St. Ignatius College Prep: Jesuit coeducational college-preparatory school in Chicago, IL. Comparable to SLUH in Jesuit identity, college-prep academics, large athletic and co-curricular offering, and similar advancement/financial-aid-driven operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sluhjrbills
• YouTubeyoutube.com/stlouisuhigh
• Facebookfacebook.com/SLUHigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-louis-university-high
• Instagraminstagram.com/sluh

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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