St. Joseph Notre Dame High School

What St. Joseph Notre Dame High School does

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School (SJND) is a private, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory high school serving approximately 380 students in grades 9-12 from a single campus at 1011 Chestnut Street in Alameda, California. The institution traces its origin to 1881, when the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur established a girls' school on the present-day site; it assumed its current coeducational form in September 1985 following the consolidation of Notre Dame High School (girls) and St. Joseph High School (boys). Governance rests with a Board of Trustees under the Diocese of Oakland; day-to-day leadership is provided by Principal Father Steve Kim (appointed March 31, 2023) and Vice Principal Andrew McKee. The school is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit parish institution with no venture or private-equity ownership.

SJND's academic offering is structured around eight academic departments (English, World Languages, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Theology) plus three specialized four-year pathway programs: Biomedical Sciences, delivered via the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum with college-credit eligibility on end-of-year exams; Engineering, anchored by the STEAM Society and a capstone Engineering Principles course; and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), with four concentrations — visual/digital arts, band, choir, and musical theater. Operational ratios are a key differentiator: a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, an average class size of 22, a college counselor-to-student ratio of 1:112 (versus a national average of 1:500), and 71% of faculty and staff holding advanced degrees. The school reports a 100% higher-education matriculation rate for the Class of 2025 and 95 graduates in the Class of 2026. Technology infrastructure is built entirely on commodity edtech platforms — Finalsite for the website, PowerSchool as the student information system, Schoology as the learning management system, and SCOIR for college admissions — with no proprietary technology stack or disclosed AI capabilities.

SJND's revenue model is overwhelmingly tuition-driven: annual tuition is $26,130 for the 2026-2027 academic year, supplemented by a $1,355 registration fee, a $115 non-refundable application fee, a recommended $1,500 per-child parent pledge to the Fund for SJND, and ancillary sports, activity, book, and bus fees. Financial aid is administered externally through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, with FACE diocesan grants and Presidential Scholarships adding need- and merit-based support. The International Student Program is distributed via three CSIET-certified channel partners — ABC Education Group, Cambridge Network, and Educatius Group — which handle recruitment, SEVIS documentation, and homestay placement. Supplementary revenue is generated through the Pilot Summer Pathways program, which is open to grades 2-8 and functions both as a feeder channel and a modest income source. The school's primary customer segments are Bay Area Catholic-prep-seeking families and a smaller international cohort; its GTM motion is event-driven, centered on a structured September-through-March admissions calendar with campus visits, shadow days, family interviews, and HSPT testing.

Name

St. Joseph Notre Dame High School

Legal name

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School

Website

https://sjnd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a private Catholic, coeducational college-preparatory high school in Alameda, California, serving 380 students in grades 9-12 with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, 100% college matriculation, and PLTW-based Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and VAPA pathway programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition & Registration Fees: Primary revenue source. Annual tuition of $26,130 for 2026-2027 academic year, plus a $1,355 registration fee and $115 application fee. Additional revenue comes from student activities fees, sports fees ($250), and optional bus service.
2. Parent Pledges / Annual Fund: Parents are asked to pledge approximately $1,500 per child per year to the Fund for SJND. These tax-deductible gifts bridge the gap between actual cost of education and tuition charged.
3. Tuition Assistance / Financial Aid: SJND's Tuition Assistance Program is funded through the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment process, with awards determined by family need. Also includes FACE (Family Aid to Catholic Education) Diocesan grants and SJND Presidential Scholarships for merit-based awards.
4. Summer Programs & Camps: Revenue generated from Pilot Summer Pathways camps and Science Exploration Camp for students in grades 2-8, including fees for various weekly camps throughout the summer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Alameda, California. It delivers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum through eight academic departments, supplemented by three specialized four-year pathway programs (Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Visual & Performing Arts), competitive athletics, over 50 student clubs, comprehensive college counseling, and faith-based formation including a four-year retreat program.

Product overview

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School is a Catholic, coeducational, college preparatory institution serving grades 9-12. The school offers a unified educational program built around eight academic departments providing core college preparatory curriculum, supplemented by three specialized pathway programs (Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Visual and Performing Arts), extensive extracurricular offerings through over 50 student clubs and competitive athletics, comprehensive counseling services, and summer enrichment programs. All programs are designed to develop confident, open-minded leaders ready for college and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Departments Eight academic departments covering English, Languages Other Than English (Spanish, French, Mandarin, ASL), Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Theology, providing the core college preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12.
• Biomedical Sciences Pathway Program A rigorous four-year program focused on human physiology, medicine, research processes, and bioinformatics, utilizing Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum for STEM preparation. High-scoring students can earn college credit on PLTW end-of-year exams.
• Engineering Pathway Program A four-year program for students interested in engineering, including computer science courses, physics, and the capstone Engineering Principles course, with required membership in the STEAM Society.
• Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Pathway Program A four-year program with four concentrations: visual/digital arts, band, choir, and musical theater, requiring four years of coursework in a single concentration or three years in one plus one year in another.
• Athletics Program Athletic department developing student-athletes of high character, skill, and service, cultivating generous community leaders through competitive sports teams and athletics facilities.
• Counseling Services Comprehensive counseling including academic/college counseling, personal counseling, learning services for students with documented learning differences, and social-emotional learning through the Counselors in the Classroom program, with a 1:112 counselor-to-student ratio.
• Pilot Summer Pathways Summer enrichment camps and programs including academic acceleration, skills development, Science Exploration Camp for grades 2-8, baking, and other exploratory courses running throughout the summer at the SJND campus.
• College Counseling and Matriculation Program Structured college counseling program guiding students through identification, application, and enrollment decisions, with demonstrated 100% college matriculation rate placing graduates at universities including UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, USC, Cornell, West Point, and others.
• International Student Program International student enrollment program with SEVIS documentation, homestay placement, and cultural integration support, delivered in partnership with agencies ABC Education Group, Cambridge Network, and Educatius Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college matriculation rate for Class of 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and historical.

• ABC Education GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABC Education Group is a CSIET-certified international student placement agency serving students from 50+ countries with sales teams across Asia, North America, Europe, and Latin America. They recruit, process applications, and support international students enrolling at SJND.
• Cambridge NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCambridge Network is CSIET-certified with 14 years of experience, providing international students with American high school education solutions, homestay experience, and academic support. Has a network of 1,000+ safe homestays across the U.S. and offices in 13 cities in 7 countries. They recruit and place international students at SJND.
• Educatius GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducatius Group assists with international applications and places students in safe, welcoming host families. With offices in more than 15 countries and over 15 years of international experience, they recruit and support international students attending SJND.
• AchieveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship partner providing information and resources about scholarship opportunities for SJND students. Eligibility requirements and application processes available through their website.
• Bay ScholarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScholarship partner providing information and resources about scholarship opportunities for SJND students. Eligibility requirements and application processes available through their website.
• FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment (Nelnet Business Solutions)coreOthersFACTS is an outside agency used by SJND to process financial aid applications. Families can be considered for both the SJND Tuition Assistance Program and the FACE (Family Aid to Catholic Education) Diocesan program using a single form.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLTW is a national leader in STEM education providing the curriculum for SJND's Biomedical Sciences Pathway Program. The PLTW curriculum includes 4 courses with project-based learning recognized by college partners, allowing high-scoring students to earn college credit.
• Sisters of Notre Dame de NamurhistoricalOthersFive Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur founded the original school in 1881, purchased the present-day site in Alameda, built a convent, and opened a school for girls grades 1-12. They operated Notre Dame (originally Notre Dame Academy) until consolidation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Archbishop Mitty High School: Catholic college-prep high school in San Jose, CA, operated under the Diocese of San Jose. Comparable Catholic college-prep model with similar tuition scale and pathway offerings.
• De La Salle High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Concord, CA, run by the Christian Brothers. Direct peer in faith-based college-prep model, athletic prominence, and East Bay family demographic.
• Carondelet High School: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Concord, CA, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Comparable Catholic college-prep model serving East Bay families at similar premium price points.
• Saint Mary's College High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Berkeley, CA, very close to SJND's Alameda campus. Direct peer in size, faith tradition, college-prep mission, and Bay Area market.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in San Jose, CA, serving Bay Area families. Directly comparable as a faith-based college prep school competing for the same regional family demographic at similar premium price points.
• Salesian College Preparatory: Catholic college-prep high school in Richmond, CA, serving East Bay families. Comparable faith-based, college-prep model competing for the same Alameda/Contra Costa County family pool.
• Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory: Catholic coeducational college-prep high school in San Francisco. Direct peer in faith-based, coeducational, college-prep model competing for Bay Area families at comparable tuition.
• Presentation High School: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in San Jose, CA. Direct peer in faith-based college-prep model serving Bay Area families, though single-gender differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• Head-Royce School: Independent K-12 private school in Oakland, CA. Comparable in small-class personalized model, strong college placement, and Oakland/East Bay family demographic, though broader grade span and non-faith-based.
• The College Preparatory School: Highly selective secular private college-prep school in Oakland, CA. Comparable in academic rigor, small-school model, and elite college placement, but non-faith-based and typically higher tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9A2GZe14_FmfV-GYiCSexQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sjndhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-joseph-notre-dame-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/sjndpilots

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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