Salpointe Catholic High School

What Salpointe Catholic High School does

Salpointe Catholic High School is a private, nonprofit, Carmelite Catholic college-preparatory high school founded in 1950 and located at 1545 E. Copper St., Tucson, Arizona. The school enrolls approximately 1,350 students in grades 9-12 supported by 140 faculty and staff at a 21:1 student-faculty ratio, and serves a single Tucson-based consumer segment of families seeking faith-integrated college-prep education. Salpointe operates a unified educational product combining 24 AP courses, 19 dual enrollment courses, an Engineering Program teaching CAD and renewable energy, championship athletics (94 state titles), comprehensive arts programs, and a Carmelite-rooted Campus Ministry with Kairos retreats.

Its technology stack is operational rather than AI-native: the myPointe student portal (MySchoolApp) for information and parent communication, Canvas LMS, Verkada visitor management, ParentSquare emergency alerts, Scoir for college counseling, MySchoolBucks for meal accounts, and MobileServe for service-hour tracking. The Stevens Wellness Center's Recharge Room, partnered with Studio Elsewhere and Yale neuroscience researchers, is the institution's most differentiated facility asset and the only high school deployment of this bio-experiential technology in the country.

The business model is tuition-anchored recurring revenue ($15,040 new / $14,490 returning for 26-27, offset by ~$8,000 ESA scholarships and CTSO/ALF/IBE/ATC/APSTO financial aid), supplemented by program fees (summer remediation $250/session, acceleration $550/class), spirit store, parking, and senior tribute ads. Development income flows through the Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through campus tours, virtual parent coffee talks, and admissions staff outreach under Director of Admissions Rafael Meza. Leadership transitioned in 2025 with Jennifer Harris becoming President following Kay Sullivan's departure, supported by Principal Ardemis Martin and two new assistant principals.

Name

Salpointe Catholic High School

Legal name

Salpointe Catholic High School

Website

https://salpointe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salpointe Catholic High School is a private, Carmelite Catholic college-preparatory high school in Tucson, Arizona, serving approximately 1,350 students in grades 9-12 through a tuition-based model with scholarship support and a diversified academic, athletic, arts, and wellness program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory school
• Private high school
• Faith-based education
• Carmelite education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for educational services. Private Catholic school with tiered tuition pricing for new vs returning students. ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) state funding accepted as payment.
2. Activity and Program Fees: Additional fees for specific programs including summer school remediation ($250 per session) and acceleration ($550 per class), schedule changes ($50), spirit store merchandise, parking permits, and senior portrait services.
3. Donations and Development: Annual fund donations, capital campaigns, and alumni giving through the Salpointe Catholic Education Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Salpointe Catholic High School is a private, coeducational, Catholic, Carmelite college-preparatory high school serving approximately 1,350 students in grades 9–12 in Tucson, Arizona. Its core offering is a tuition-based secondary education built on Carmelite values of prayer, community, and service, combining a rigorous academic program (24 AP courses, 19 dual-enrollment courses), championship athletics, visual and performing arts, Catholic spiritual formation, and a holistic eight-dimension wellness program centered on the Stevens Wellness Center and its Recharge Room.

Product overview

Salpointe Catholic High School is a private, Catholic, college-prep high school offering a holistic education centered on Carmelite values of prayer, community, and service. The institution operates on a unified educational model combining rigorous academics (college-prep curriculum with 24 AP courses and 19 dual enrollment options), nationally-accredited STEM programs, award-winning arts and championship athletics, and a comprehensive wellness program featuring the innovative Recharge Room. Key offerings include the Engineering Program (teaching CAD, fabrication, and renewable energy), Campus Ministry with Kairos retreats, Summer School for remediation/acceleration, and after-school tutoring support. The school serves approximately 1,350 students with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio, supported by technology infrastructure including the myPointe student portal, Verkada security systems, and ParentSquare emergency communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Prep Education (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive tuition-based college-preparatory academic program for students in grades 9-12, grounded in Carmelite Catholic values of prayer, community, and service, with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio across approximately 1,350 students.
• Engineering Program Hands-on engineering curriculum teaching computer-aided design (SolidWorks, Onshape, CorelDRAW), fabrication, laser engraving, Arduino microprocessors, RGB LED programming, and renewable energy (solar trackers); AI used as a design tool alongside traditional engineering skills.
• Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit Courses 24 AP courses and 19 dual-enrollment courses providing college-level academics and potential college credit for high school students as part of the Salpointe college-preparatory experience.
• Arts Programs Visual arts, performing arts, theater, music (band, choir, orchestra), and the Stevens Art Gallery showcasing student and alumni work as part of the Salpointe student experience.
• Athletics Program Championship sports programs with 94 state athletic championships, including basketball, wrestling, swimming, soccer, lacrosse, golf, volleyball, and more, available to Salpointe students.
• Stevens Wellness Center and Recharge Room Wellness facility featuring a Recharge Room with bio-experiential technology that combines nature scenes synchronized with light, sound, and aroma; reports 60% decrease in stress, 23% increase in mood, and 29% increase in cognitive alertness among student users.
• Campus Ministry and Kairos Retreats Spiritual development program including Campus Ministry, Kairos retreats, daily Mass, service learning, and vocational discernment support rooted in Carmelite Catholic tradition.
• Summer School Standalone fee-based summer school offering remediation ($250 per session) and acceleration ($550 per class, both sessions required) courses in Math and English for credit recovery or academic advancement.
• STEM Microbes Summer Camp Multi-day STEM summer camp for rising 7th and 8th graders covering microbiology, microscope building, genetic modification of microbes, biofuel creation, and bio-illuminating microbes.
• Academic Support (After-School Tutoring) Free after-school tutoring offered Monday through Thursday covering English, Math, Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy, Biology, Environmental Science), and test preparation for enrolled students.
• Food Service Daily breakfast and lunch services plus an after-school snack bar for students in athletics or activities, with online meal account management integrated through MySchoolBucks.
• myPointe Student Portal Student information portal built on the MySchoolApp platform for viewing schedules, class assignments, locker numbers, meal accounts, and announcements; supports parent communication and the admissions workflow.

Quantifiable outcome

• $20M in merit scholarships earned by Class of 2025 graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Studio ElsewherecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Studio Elsewhere to implement bio-experiential technology in Salpointe's Recharge Room within the Stevens Wellness Center. This is the only high school in the country participating in this research partnership with Yale University neuroscience researchers.
• Yale University Neuroscience ResearcherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership to study positive effects of bio-experiential technology on brain health and stress reduction using Salpointe's Recharge Room as the only high school research site in the country.
• Gootter-Jensen FoundationminorOthersReceived AED (Automated External Defibrillator) donation for use in the Salpointe Wellness Center. Foundation has donated hundreds of AEDs to schools, police departments, and public places throughout Southern Arizona since 2009.
• Wellness Advisory Committee MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam of internationally-known wellness experts including Shay Beider (Integrative Touch), Dr. Richard Carmona (Former U.S. Surgeon General), Dr. Stephen Dahmer (Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine), Rev. William J. Harry (Carmelite NGO), Chef Cary Neff, and others providing ongoing guidance for the wellness program.
• Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)coreOthersArizona state tax dollar program administered by Arizona Department of Education providing approximately $8,000 per year for qualified students to attend Salpointe.
• Arizona's Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO)coreOthersProvides financial aid to Catholic school students through tax credit scholarships. Application closes June 12, 2026 for 26-27 school year.
• Arizona Leadership Foundation (ALF)coreOthersProvides financial aid to Catholic school students. Application closes June 17, 2026 for 26-27 school year.
• Institute for Better Education (IBE)minorOthersOffers financial need-based awards and recommended funds to Salpointe students.
• Arizona Tuition Connection (ATC)minorOthersOffers financial need-based awards and recommended funds to Salpointe students. Partners with Salpointe for scholarship optimization sessions.
• Arizona Private School Tuition Organization (APSTO)minorOthersOffers financial need-based awards and recommended funds to Salpointe students.
• Catholic Foundation - Didinium Endowment ScholarshipminorOthersScholarship established through estate of Joseph O. Kawulok, Jr. Four recipients receive $4,500 each for post-secondary education at accredited institutions.
• Rembrandt PhotographyminorOthersOfficial school photography partner for senior portraits, school photos (grades 9-11), and graduation photos.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pusch Ridge Christian Academy: Private, faith-based college-prep school in Tucson/Oro Valley serving grades 6–12 with similar college-preparatory curriculum and faith integration. Direct geographic competitor in the Tucson private school market.
• Xavier College Preparatory: Catholic, all-girls college-preparatory high school in Phoenix, Arizona with comparable size (~1,200 students), rigorous AP curriculum, and strong athletics/arts programs. Direct faith-based peer operating the same tuition-driven nonprofit model in the same state.
• St. Mary's Catholic High School: Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Phoenix with similar Carmelite-adjacent faith-based identity, AP/dual enrollment breadth, and athletic traditions. Faith-based peer with overlapping mission and comparable scale.
• Seton Catholic Preparatory: Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Chandler, Arizona serving grades 9–12 with AP curriculum, championship athletics, and a similar tuition-driven nonprofit structure. Comparable faith-based peer operating in Arizona.
• Notre Dame Preparatory: Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Scottsdale, Arizona with rigorous academics, championship athletics, and similar tuition-and-donation revenue model. Comparable peer within the Arizona Catholic high school ecosystem.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic, college-preparatory all-boys high school in Phoenix, Arizona serving approximately 1,400 students with a similar faith-based college-prep model, AP/dual enrollment breadth, and championship athletics. Closest comparable Catholic peer within Arizona in scale, mission, and academic profile.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Arizona-based charter school network consistently ranked among the top STEM-focused K-12 networks in the U.S. Competes with Salpointe for college-prep-minded Arizona families and accepts ESA funding, representing a broader-market competitive alternative.

Regional players

• Canyon del Oro High School: Public high school in Oro Valley, Arizona with strong AP and athletics programs that competes for college-bound Tucson-area families considering alternatives to Salpointe's tuition-based Catholic model.
• Catalina Foothills High School: Highly ranked public high school in the Tucson area serving a similar affluent, college-prep-oriented student population. Competes with Salpointe for the same Tucson families choosing between private faith-based and high-performing public options.

Emerging players

• Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center (AAEC) - Estrella: Arizona charter/CTE high school network accepting ESA funding that competes with Salpointe for the same ESA-eligible families in the Phoenix/Tucson corridors. Relevant as an ESA-driven alternative to faith-based private tuition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SalpointeVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/salpointe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/salpointe-catholic-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/salpointe_catholichighschool
• Xx.com/salpointelancer

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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