What Bishop Kelly High School does

Bishop Kelly High School is a private, nonprofit Catholic secondary school founded in 1964 in Boise, Idaho, and is the only Catholic high school in the Treasure Valley. It serves over 900 students in grades 9-12, supported by 90+ faculty and staff, with an average class size of 16 and four dedicated counselors. The academic program is college-preparatory and offers 19 AP Courses, 12 Concurrent Enrollment Courses, and the option to graduate with an AP Seminar and Research Certificate; co-curricular programming includes 32 men's and women's athletic teams (110+ state titles), visual and performing arts, and a faith life program rooted in Catholic tradition (Campus Ministry, Service Learning, Retreats).

The school's revenue model combines tuition (priced below the actual cost to educate, with need-based assistance funded through the Bishop Kelly Foundation), annual giving via the Kelly Pride Fund, the One Day One Knight 24-hour day of giving, the Winner's Choice Dinner and Auction gala, and a multi-year capital campaign (BK2020 Vision). The Bishop Kelly Foundation — a separate nonprofit established in 1976 — holds an endowment that has grown from $8.8M in 2014 to over $17M today. Its go-to-market is community-led: prospective families engage through Information Knight evenings, "Be a Knight for a Day" shadow days, virtual campus tours, and direct online application.

Underlying technology consists of integrated third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems: Schoology (LMS), Infinite Campus (student information system, with Google SSO), Google Workspace (email and drive), Blackbaud RENXT (donation and reunion registration forms), Parchment (transcripts and VOC documents), Freshdesk (help desk), My Payments Plus (cafeteria prepayments), Constant Contact (e-Newsletter), and a 1:1 Technology Initiative providing device standards for each student. Notable facilities include the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing (opened 2018), the LaMott Family Performance Training Center, the Harrison Tennis Complex, the Fraser Library, and Our Lady's Garden Outdoor Spiritual Space.

Name

Bishop Kelly High School

Legal name

Bishop Kelly High School

Website

https://bk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bishop Kelly High School is a private, nonprofit Catholic college-preparatory school in Boise, Idaho, founded in 1964 and serving over 900 students in grades 9-12. It operates a single co-educational day campus as the Treasure Valley's only Catholic high school, funded through tuition, the Bishop Kelly Foundation endowment, and annual community giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement courses
• High school athletics
• College admissions counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Bishop Kelly is a private, tuition-based high school. Through the Bishop Kelly Foundation, the school offers a tuition rate that is less than the actual cost to educate each student, with tuition assistance available.
2. Annual Fundraising (Kelly Pride Fund): Annual giving program involving the entire community (parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, faculty/staff, businesses) with charitable, tax-deductible gifts including cash, check, debit/credit card, gifts of stock/securities, donor advised funds (DAF), foundation grants, and qualified charitable distributions (QCD/RMD).
3. Memorial Gifts & Scholarship Donations: Targeted giving channel — gifts to the Bishop Kelly Foundation endowment, to the scholarship fund, memorial tributes, and support for the annual Winner's Choice Dinner and Auction gala.
4. Capital Campaign Donations (BK2020 Vision): Multi-year capital campaign raising funds for strategic facilities, science and technology wings, athletic infrastructure, and Foundation endowment growth — endowment grew from $8.8M (2014) to over $17M.
5. Programme Revenue (Theatre Arts Ticket Sales): Miscellaneous program-related revenue such as Theatre Arts tickets priced at $7 ($6 for under 6 or over 65).
6. Idaho Education Tax Credit-Backed Donations: Donations that may qualify for a 50% Idaho income tax credit (regardless of itemization), incentivizing donor giving with state tax benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bishop Kelly High School is a private, tuition-based Catholic, college-preparatory secondary school serving grades 9–12 in Boise, Idaho. It delivers whole-student education in the Spirit, Mind, and Body tradition through 19 AP Courses, 12 Concurrent Enrollment Courses, and an AP Seminar and Research Certificate pathway, with an average class size of 16 and four counselors supporting more than 900 students. The school is supported by a 1:1 Technology Initiative (Schoology LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, Google Workspace, Parchment transcripts, Freshdesk help desk) and a co-curricular portfolio spanning 32 athletic teams, theatre, visual and performing arts, and Campus Ministry.

Product overview

Bishop Kelly High School is a single unified educational institution (not a multi-product software platform) that operates as the Valley's only Catholic high school, founded in 1964 and serving over 900 students in grades 9-12. Its offering centers on the Bishop Kelly High School Education Program, surrounded by a portfolio of co-curricular, athletic, arts, faith, alumni, and fundraising sub-offerings. Academic modules span the Counseling Department, Academic Supports / Student Support Services, College & Career Resources, Financial Aid Resources, and ten academic departments (Counseling, Kinesiology, World Languages, Math, Science, Art & Music, Engineering & Technology, Theology, Social Studies, English). Co-curricular sub-offerings include the Athletics Program (32 teams), Theatre Arts Program, Visual Arts Program, Music Program, and Faith Life / Campus Ministry. Facilities-based sub-offerings include the Fraser Library and the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing. Community and fundraising sub-offerings include the Kelly Pride Fund (Annual Giving Program), One Day One Knight (annual giving day), Bishop Kelly Foundation endowment, Estate and Planned Giving (bklegacy.org), the Alumknight Program (alumni relations), and BK Parent Ambassadors. The 1:1 Technology Initiative supports student device use, while admissions tools such as the Virtual Campus Tour, Be a Knight for a Day shadow program, and Information Knight information night support prospective families. These named sub-offerings interlock around the central BK Catholic education experience, supported by technology integrations including Schoology (LMS), Infinite Campus (SIS), Google Workspace (email/drive), Parchment (transcripts), Freshdesk (help desk), Blackbaud (donations/registration), and My Payments Plus (cafeteria).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alumknights: Alumni community brand for Bishop Kelly graduates
• Kelly Pride Fund
• BK Knights

Products and services

• Bishop Kelly High School Education Program Catholic, college-preparatory secondary education for grades 9–12 delivered on a single Boise, Idaho campus. The program comprises 19 AP Courses, 12 Concurrent Enrollment Courses, and an AP Seminar and Research Certificate pathway, with an average class size of 16, four dedicated counselors, and a 1:1 Technology Initiative. For tuition-paying families in the Treasure Valley.
• Athletics Program (BK Knights) Co-curricular athletics program with 32 men's and women's teams competing in District 4A (IHSAA 5A School of Excellence 2025–2026). BK has won 110+ State Titles across its athletic history and was listed by Sports Illustrated as the best athletic program in Idaho. Open to enrolled students in grades 9–12.
• Theatre Arts Program Performing arts department producing multiple shows each year with student involvement in set design, costume design, lighting, makeup, and acting. Theatre Arts tickets priced at $7 ($6 for ages 6 & under or 65+). For enrolled BK students and the wider Boise community attending performances.
• Visual Arts Program Visual Art Studio program where students sculpt, paint, and draw. Student works are displayed throughout BK hallways and in the BK Student Art Gallery. For enrolled BK students.
• Music Program Vocal and instrumental music programs expanding students' musical awareness as part of a balanced secondary education. For enrolled BK students.
• Faith Life / Campus Ministry Campus Ministry, Service Learning, and Retreats programs rooted in the Catholic tradition. Includes Campus Ministry programming, Service Learning opportunities, and Retreats as part of the school's whole-student formation. For enrolled BK students in grades 9–12.
• Transcript Request Service (via Parchment) Secure transcript and Verification of Compliance (VOC) document ordering service for Bishop Kelly alumni and current students, powered by the Parchment credentialing platform. Supports DMV VOC requests and college application transcript delivery. For BK alumni and current students.

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Schoology (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Learning Management System integrated into the academic experience — students log in to access coursework, while faculty post classes and resources. Schoology is also integrated with AP course registration via College Board.
• Blackbaud (RENXT / NXT)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 March 2026Donation and event-registration platform powering the One Day One Knight day-of-giving campaign and class reunion registration forms (Classes of 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2016).
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Student Information System (SIS) used by Bishop Kelly High School for gradebook, attendance, scheduling, and parent portal access. Supports Google SSO and is hosted at bishopkellyid.infinitecampus.org.
• Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Governing body for high school athletics; recognizes Bishop Kelly as 5A School of Excellence 2025-2026 and certifies 110+ State Titles across BK's athletic programs. BK competes in District 4A/5A against local and regional high schools.
• ParchmentcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Transcript and credential ordering platform used by Bishop Kelly alumni to securely order transcripts and Verification of Compliance (VOC) documents for the DMV and colleges.
• Sisters of the Holy CrossminorOthers · 1 January 2025Holds historical records for Saint Teresa's Academy (founded 1890 in Boise, merged heritage with Bishop Kelly); processes St. Teresa's Academy transcript requests mailed to Notre Dame, IN with a $3 payment.
• Kendall Ford of MeridiancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Provides a new car as the grand prize for the Winner's Choice Dinner and Auction; ticket purchasers are entered for a chance to win the vehicle, supporting BK's largest annual fundraising gala.
• Micron Technology FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Named donor of the Micron Technology Foundation Teaching Lab within the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing (opened August 2018), a multi-year capital campaign contribution supporting STEM education at BK.
• Laura Moore Cunningham FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Named donor of the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation Teaching Lab within the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing; major capital-campaign gift supporting BK2020 Vision.
• J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Named donor of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Student Commons within the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing; major Idaho-based foundation supporting Catholic education.
• HP, Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Named donor of the HP, Inc. Materials Lab within the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing; major corporate capital-campaign contribution.
• St. Luke'sflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Named donor of the St. Luke's Research Lab within the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing, supporting BK's science research program.
• E. L. Wiegand FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Named donor of the E. L. Wiegand Computer Science Research Lab and the E. L. Wiegand Physics Research Lab within the Father Wilson Science and Technology Wing.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riverstone International School: Independent private school in Boise, Idaho serving grades K-12 including a high school. Closest non-Catholic private competitor in the Treasure Valley with comparable college-prep positioning, tuition-based model, and small class sizes.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Phoenix, Arizona. Most direct comparable on Catholic mission, college-prep academics (AP depth), large athletics program, and tuition-plus-donation revenue model.
• Gonzaga College High School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Washington, D.C. Comparable on Catholic identity, rigorous AP curriculum, elite athletic program, alumni-driven fundraising model, and 1:1 technology adoption.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school in San Jose, California. Comparable on Catholic college-prep mission, large co-curricular athletics footprint, capital campaign fundraising model, and AP/concurrent enrollment offerings.
• Jesuit High School (Portland): Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school in Beaverton, Oregon, serving the Portland metro. Comparable Pacific Northwest Catholic school with similar athletics culture, college-prep AP depth, and tuition-plus-development revenue model.

Regional players

• Boise High School: Public magnet high school in Boise, Idaho serving grades 9-12 with International Baccalaureate programming. Comparable on academic rigor and athletics, but differs as a public option within the same Treasure Valley market where BK competes for high-achieving students.
• Saint Mary's Catholic High School (Stockton): Catholic college-preparatory high school in Stockton, California. Comparable on Catholic identity, college-prep academics, athletics program, and reliance on tuition plus annual fund. Different geography but operates in similar mid-sized-market Catholic positioning.

Others

• Blackbaud (RENXT / NXT): Software vendor whose RENXT donation and registration platform powers BK's One Day One Knight day-of-giving campaign. Ecosystem/enabler peer comparable on the fundraising-tech stack of a private Catholic school.
• PowerSchool (Schoology): Provider of the Schoology Learning Management System used by BK for coursework and AP exam registration integration. Ecosystem/enabler peer comparable on the K-12 instructional technology stack of a 1:1 device school.
• Infinite Campus: Student Information System vendor used by BK for gradebook, attendance, scheduling, and parent portal access. Ecosystem/enabler peer comparable on the operational technology backbone of a private Catholic high school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/6RVec8BM06Q
• Instagraminstagram.com/bishopkellyknights

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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