Seton Catholic Central

What Seton Catholic Central does

Catholic Schools of Broome County (CSBC) is a nonprofit private Catholic school system operating under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse in Greater Binghamton, New York. The system comprises three schools: Seton Catholic Central (grades 7-12 college-preparatory high school), St. John the Evangelist (PreK-6 elementary), and St. James School (PreK-6 elementary, operating 80+ years). CSBC delivers faith-based K-12 education with average class sizes of 14-20 students, a 100% graduation rate at the high school level, and an AP curriculum spanning 17 subject areas where 92% of exam scores reached 3 or higher in 2024-2025.

The system generates revenue primarily through tuition ($7,060-$10,875 annually per K-12 student, with discounts for parishioner status and additional children), supplemented by early childhood program fees, summer enrichment camps, before/after-school care, and approximately $1 million per year in tuition assistance funded by the Diocese of Syracuse, parishes, and the CSBC Foundation (which has distributed over $3.25 million since a 2005 restructuring). The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer enrollment via the FACTS admissions platform, online inquiry forms, scheduled tours, and FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment for financial aid. Distribution is enhanced by New York State Education Law Section 3635, which mandates public school transportation for non-public school students within 15 miles.

Extracurricular programming includes varsity athletics across 14+ sports, a performing arts department (band, chorus, theatre), the SUNY Broome Fast Forward dual-credit program, and a service-learning requirement that produces approximately 35,000 student volunteer hours annually. The schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. CSBC markets through its website (csbcsaints.org), Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, Pinterest, alumni relations, and community events such as the Green Tie Dinner. Technology infrastructure is limited to Chromebooks and a Technology Lab, with no disclosed AI/ML, API, or proprietary platform components.

Name

Seton Catholic Central

Legal name

Catholic Schools of Broome County

Website

https://csbcsaints.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Catholic Schools of Broome County is a nonprofit private Catholic K-12 system under the Diocese of Syracuse operating Seton Catholic Central (7-12) and two PreK-6 elementary schools in Greater Binghamton, NY, serving families through faith-based college-preparatory education with tuition, summer camps, and Foundation-supported financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic K-12 education
• College preparatory programs
• Faith-based schooling
• Private school tuition
• AP and honors courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments. Multiple child discounts available. Sibling discounts: Second child gets $250 discount, Third child gets $500 discount, Fourth or additional child - no tuition.
2. Tuition Assistance Distribution: Approximately $1 million in tuition assistance provided annually through diocesan and local sources, funded by parishes, Diocese of Syracuse, and alumni/friends donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seton Catholic Central is the high school (grades 7-12) of the Catholic Schools of Broome County (CSBC) system, which also operates two Catholic elementary schools — St. John the Evangelist and St. James School — providing PreK through Grade 6 education. The system delivers faith-based, college-preparatory instruction including Advanced Placement courses, performing arts, interscholastic athletics, early childhood education, summer enrichment camps, and a dual-enrollment program with SUNY Broome. Approximately $1 million in tuition assistance is distributed annually to enrolled families.

Product overview

Seton Catholic Central is part of the Catholic Schools of Broome County (CSBC) system, a private Catholic education provider operating three schools: Seton Catholic Central (grades 7-12 high school), St. John School (PreK-grade 6), and St. James School (PreK-grade 6). The system offers a comprehensive Catholic education with college-preparatory curriculum, Advanced Placement courses, performing arts programs, athletics, and summer enrichment camps. The schools are accredited by the Middle States Association and provide tuition assistance totaling approximately $1 million annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seton Catholic Central High School Catholic college-preparatory high school serving grades 7-12, offering AP courses, athletics, arts programs, and reporting a 100% graduation rate with 14-20 students per class on average.
• St. John School (St. John the Evangelist) Accredited Catholic elementary school offering Early Childhood Education, Transitional Kindergarten, and grades K-6, with a Christ-centered curriculum and before/after school programs.
• St. James School 80+ year-old accredited Catholic elementary school offering Early Childhood Education, Transitional Kindergarten, and grades K-6, with a Christ-centered environment and before/after school care.
• SCC Performing Arts Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate at Seton Catholic Central
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Diocese of SyracusecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catholic Schools of Broome County operate under the auspice of The Diocese of Syracuse, which provides oversight, support, and Diocesan tuition assistance through the Hope Appeal.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Broome-Tioga BOCES: Regional public educational services agency serving Broome and Tioga counties. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem participant providing shared services, special education, and alternative programs that compete for the same student pool.

Direct peers

• Xavier High School: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school for boys in NYC. Comparable on rigorous Catholic college-prep mission and AP-rich curriculum, though larger and more urban.
• Regis High School: Elite Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in NYC offering tuition-free education funded by donors and alumni. Comparable on academic excellence and college placement outcomes.
• St. Mary's High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Manhasset, NY serving grades 9-12. Comparable on Catholic identity, college-preparatory curriculum, and AP course offerings.
• Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Queens, NY offering AP courses and a faith-based curriculum. Comparable on Catholic identity, college-prep mission, and small-school environment.
• Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School: Catholic college-prep school serving grades 7-12 in Utica, NY, within a neighboring diocese. Directly comparable on Catholic identity, grade range, and college-preparatory curriculum.
• Bishop Grimes Jr/Sr High School: Catholic college-prep high school serving grades 7-12 in East Syracuse, NY, also under the Diocese of Syracuse. Closest comparable in terms of grade structure, faith-based mission, and diocesan governance model.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of New York Catholic Schools: Larger archdiocesan Catholic K-12 system across NYC, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. Comparable on faith-based K-12 mission and operational model, but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Schools: Upstate New York Catholic K-12 school system under the Diocese of Buffalo. Comparable on regional Catholic K-12 system structure, though operating in a different upstate diocese.

Regional players

• Susquehanna Valley Catholic Schools: Regional Catholic K-12 system serving the Susquehanna Valley area in Pennsylvania. Comparable on faith-based PreK-12 structure and small regional system model, though operating across state lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/catholicschoolsbc
• Facebookfacebook.com/broomecatholicschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholicschoolsbc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/catholicschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-schools-broome-county

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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