St. Cecilia Catholic School Houston

What St. Cecilia Catholic School Houston does

St. Cecilia Catholic School Houston is a private, non-profit Catholic elementary school operating as a ministry of St. Cecilia Catholic Church under the governance of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Founded in 1958/1959, the school serves approximately 300-500 students from PK3 through 8th grade on a single campus at 11740 Joan of Arc Drive in West Houston. The institution is led by Pastor Fr. Francis Macatangay, with day-to-day operations managed by an Assistant Principal, Business Manager, Dean of Students, Director of Community Engagement, and a faculty team of 11-50 staff, supported by a School Advisory Council. It earned the 2022 National Blue Ribbon School designation from the U.S. Department of Education, the first such recognition in its history.

The school's core product is comprehensive Catholic formation delivered through an integrated curriculum that includes daily religion instruction, weekly Mass, and the STREAM framework (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-8. Auxiliary programs span fine arts (with 100% student participation), middle school athletics (70% participation in grades 6-8), Campus Ministry, foreign language instruction, PSIA academic competitions, National Junior Honor Society, and after-school enrichment delivered through the Bridges program and external vendor partnerships with American Robotics Academy, MoveNation Dance Academy, and Chess Wizards. Administrative functions — enrollment, scheduling, grading, and tuition billing — run on the FACTS (RenWeb) student information system.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition payments, which the school indicates cover approximately 85% of the actual cost of education. The remaining gap is bridged through a diversified fundraising stack: the unrestricted Annual Fund, an annual Auction, the Dads' Softball Tournament supporting the Financial Assistance Program, the archdiocesan Steps for Students 5K, and the ongoing Gather and Grow Capital Campaign with a $1.5 million project goal for outdoor space improvements. Ancillary recurring revenue comes from the Bridges after-school care program, priced at $300 per month for one student and scaling to $1,050 for four, plus $35 daily drop-in fees. Go-to-market is sales-led through parish referrals, an Ambassador Program of current parent advocates, open house events, and direct enrollment via the FACTS online system, supported by a modest organic social presence.

Name

St. Cecilia Catholic School Houston

Legal name

St. Cecilia Catholic School

Website

https://saintceciliacatholicschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Cecilia Catholic School is a non-profit Catholic elementary school in West Houston, founded in 1958/1959, serving PK3 through 8th grade under the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. It delivers faith-integrated academics, STREAM curriculum, fine arts, and athletics, funded primarily by tuition and parish fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Faith-based K-8 schooling
• Private religious education
• STREAM curriculum programs
• After-school care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from student tuition payments. Annual tuition covers approximately 85% of actual cost of education, with the remainder offset by fundraising.
2. Annual Fund: Yearly campaign raising unrestricted funds to bridge gap between tuition and actual educational costs. Supports security, curriculum resources, financial assistance, arts, technology, and faculty development.
3. Auction: Major annual fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions, sign-up parties, and faculty experiences. School's largest annual fundraising event supporting campus programs.
4. Dads' Softball Tournament: Annual sporting event supporting the Financial Assistance Program
5. Steps for Students 5K Run: Archdiocesan 5K run fundraiser with partial proceeds supporting St. Cecilia campus programs
6. Capital Campaign (Gather and Grow): Current capital campaign for outdoor space improvements including playground, athletic field, and pavilion. Goal: $1.5 million.
7. Bridges After-School Program: Fee-based after-school care program with full-time monthly rates and daily drop-in options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. Cecilia Catholic School delivers a comprehensive Catholic PK3 through 8th grade educational program integrating faith formation with a rigorous academic curriculum built around STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) and a 1:1 Chromebook program. The school sells tuition-funded educational services to families and supplements them with fee-based after-school care through the Bridges After-School Program and external-vendor after-school enrichment activities. Admissions, enrollment, and tuition billing are managed through the FACTS online platform.

Product overview

St. Cecilia Catholic School offers a comprehensive PK3-8th grade Catholic education as a single unified school program with integrated academic, spiritual, and co-curricular components. The school's core educational service is enhanced by specialized programs including STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts & Math) integration with 1:1 Chromebook technology for grades 4-8, a Fine Arts program with universal student participation, athletics for middle school students, Campus Ministry for faith formation, and after-school enrichment through the Bridges program and external vendors. The school utilizes FACTS ParentsWeb as its administrative and parent engagement platform. Students also have access to National Junior Honor Society, Student Council leadership opportunities, and PSIA academic competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PK3 through 8th Grade Catholic Academic Program Comprehensive Catholic education program for students from PK3 through 8th grade, integrating faith formation with rigorous academics across Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School divisions. Sold to families in West Houston under tuition-based enrollment processed via the FACTS online system.
• Bridges After-School Program Fee-based after-school care program open to all St. Cecilia students, running until 6 p.m. and offering homework assistance and structured activities organized by grade level. Provides full-time monthly subscriptions ($300-$1,050 per month by number of students) and pay-as-you-go drop-in care at $35 per day for extracurricular activity participants.
• After-School Enrichment Programs Fee-based after-school enrichment activities delivered through external vendor partners including American Robotics Academy (robotics for PK4-5th grade), MoveNation Dance Academy (ballet and tap for PreK-1st grade), and Chess Wizards (chess lessons and tournaments for all skill levels). Martial arts, art, and gymnastics programs are also offered for additional fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th graders accepted to Catholic and select private high schools
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Cecilia Catholic ChurchcoreOthersSt. Cecilia Catholic School is a ministry of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The school is integral to the parish's catechetical and teaching mission, with the pastor serving as spiritual leader for both the school and parish community.
• Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustoncoreOthersThe school operates under the governance of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Benefits including healthcare insurance, pension plans, and professional development are provided through the Archdiocese.
• FACTS (RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS serves as the school's primary student information system, handling enrollment, scheduling, grading, and tuition billing. Parents access grades and make payments through FACTS ParentsWeb.
• American Robotics AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-school robotics program for PK4-5th grade students introducing engineering and coding fundamentals through hands-on LEGO robotics.
• MoveNation Dance AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of after-school ballet and tap dance classes for PreK through 1st grade students.
• Chess WizardsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfter-school chess program offering lessons, tournaments, and team activities for all skill levels.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Thomas High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Houston that is one of the primary downstream destinations for St. Cecilia's 8th-grade graduates and a direct competitor signal for prospective families.
• St. Agnes Academy: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in Houston that is a primary high-school destination for St. Cecilia's female 8th-grade graduates and a direct competitor in the Catholic feeder pipeline.
• St. Theresa Catholic School: Memorial-area Catholic K-8 school within the same Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, serving a similar West Houston family demographic with comparable tuition-funded parochial education model.
• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory: Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory high school in Houston that competes for St. Cecilia's 8th-grade graduates and reflects the broader Catholic feeder-school dynamic in the Houston market.
• St. Francis Episcopal Day School: Faith-based K-8 day school in central Houston offering a similar small-class, values-driven private education model that competes for the same academically-oriented West Houston families.
• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart: Catholic, Sacred Heart college-preparatory school in Houston that draws 8th-grade graduates from St. Cecilia and competes for the same faith-based, college-prep-oriented Houston families.

Broad incumbents

• St. John's School: Large, well-established independent K-12 school in Houston that competes as a broad incumbent for the same upper-tier private school families in West Houston.
• The Kinkaid School: One of Houston's premier independent K-12 schools; a broader Houston private-school incumbent that competes for the same academically-driven West Houston families at the upper end of the private school market.
• The Awty International School: Houston-based international school (PK-12) offering language immersion and IB programs; a broader incumbent competitor for Houston's diverse, internationally-minded families that St. Cecilia's 11-language student body also attracts.
• Second Baptist School: Large faith-based K-12 school in Houston (Baptist tradition) that competes as a broader incumbent for the same West Houston families seeking faith-centered private education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StCeciliaCSHOU
• Facebookfacebook.com/stceciliacshou
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stceciliahshou
• Instagraminstagram.com/stceciliacshou

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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