What Archbishop Williams High School does

Archbishop Williams High School (AWHS) is an independent, Catholic, co-educational college-preparatory school located in Braintree, Massachusetts, founded in 1949 and named after John Joseph Williams, the fourth Bishop and first Archbishop of Boston. It serves 765+ students across grades 7-12, drawn from 56+ surrounding towns and cities and five foreign countries, with a faculty and staff base of approximately 107. The school delivers a rigorous college-preparatory program spanning Advanced Placement courses (12-15 offered), dual enrollment through Quincy College and Regis College, Virtual High School online electives, an Independent Research Program, and 100+ co-curricular activities delivered through a mid-day "Bishops Block" period. Reported outcomes include a 98% four-year college matriculation rate and an average class size of 17.

The institution operates as a nonprofit governed by a Board of Trustees and led by President Dennis M. Duggan, Jr., with no parent company. Its revenue model is dominated by recurring annual tuition — $19,350 for grades 7-8 and $22,000 for grades 9-12 for the 2025-2026 year — supplemented by a one-time $500 graduation fee and transactional spirit-wear/merchandise sales. Tuition is positioned at roughly half of the average Boston-area private school (~$45,000+), and 65% of families receive financial assistance, with payment administered through FACTS Management and family discounts of 10% for multiple enrolled siblings. Go-to-market is sales-led via a dedicated Enrollment Office using the Ravenna admissions portal, reinforced by event-driven tactics (open houses, campus tours, shadow days), a 14,000+ alumni referral network, and international student recruitment conducted through agency partners including Cambridge Network, US Ivy, AIEP Host Families, and ABC Education Group.

Technology is enabling rather than proprietary: the school integrates third-party platforms including PowerSchool (grades/SIS), MySchoolApp, Ravenna (admissions), FACTS (tuition/financial aid), Scoir and Naviance (college counseling), Blackbaud (alumni/donor management), a Finalsite-powered website, and library resources such as MassCat, Commonwealth Catalog, Biblioboard and Gale Databases. AWHS also participates in the Catholic College Collaborative, which offers eligible graduates guaranteed admission consideration and merit scholarships ($21,000-$24,000 annually) at partner institutions including Emmanuel College, Assumption University, and The Catholic University of America.

Name

Archbishop Williams High School

Legal name

Archbishop Williams High School

Website

https://awhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational college-preparatory school in Braintree, Massachusetts, serving 765+ students in grades 7-12, including international students, with AP courses, dual enrollment, athletics, and Catholic college partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Braintree

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for grades 7-12. Family discount of 10% for 2+ immediate family members attending simultaneously. 65% of families receive financial assistance.
2. Graduation Fee: One-time $500 graduation fee assessed to seniors during their final year
3. Spirit Wear and Merchandise: Revenue from online spirit wear store (Sideline Store) and in-house school store offering commemorative items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, co-educational Catholic college-preparatory school in Braintree, MA serving grades 7-12. It delivers rigorous academics (AP, dual enrollment, Virtual High School), faith-based formation, athletics, and college counseling, charging tuition for its educational services.

Product overview

Archbishop Williams High School (AWHS) is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory school serving grades 7-12 with a comprehensive educational program. The school offers rigorous academics through Advanced Placement (15 courses), Dual Enrollment (partnering with Quincy College and Regis College), and Virtual High School online courses. Beyond traditional academics, AWHS provides the Independent Research Program for student-driven scientific research, the Bishops Block mid-day co-curricular period with over 100 clubs and activities, and the Catholic College Collaborative partnership network with Catholic colleges. The school operates an online spirit wear store (Sideline Store via BSN Sports) and an on-campus school store. Technology-enabled services include enrollment management through Ravenna, grade access via PowerSchool, college counseling through Scoir and Naviance, and library resources through MassCat, Commonwealth Catalog, and Gale Databases. The school serves 765+ students with a 50/50 male/female ratio and has invested over $22 million in campus improvements over the past decade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Placement Courses College-level AP courses offered to students in grades 9-12 who meet specific academic benchmarks, spanning subjects including English Literature, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and History.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit program for students in grades 11-12 in partnership with Quincy College and Regis College, allowing students to earn both high school and college credits at discounted rates.
• Virtual High School (VHS) Classes Online course access for grades 11-12 to take electives not offered in the current Program of Studies, delivered through the VHS Learning platform.
• Independent Research Program Student-driven scientific research program across all grade levels where students conduct authentic research projects, develop college-level research skills, and present findings at an annual Research Symposium.
• Bishops Block Mid-day period offering over 100 clubs and activities, allowing students with after-school commitments to engage in co-curricular experiences.
• International Student Program Full-time ESL support and college preparatory academic program for international students from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Germany, Myanmar and other countries, including host family placement through partner agencies.
• Sports Medicine Program Athletic training services including the Dignan Athletic Training Center, open to all students daily from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Catholic College Collaborative Partnership network with Catholic colleges providing guaranteed admission consideration, merit scholarships ranging from $21,000-$24,000 annually, and expedited admissions for eligible AWHS graduates.
• AWHS Online School Store (Sideline Store) E-commerce platform powered by Sideline Store (BSN Sports) for purchasing personalized spirit wear and accessories with direct shipping to customers.
• In House School Store Physical merchandise store at the AWHS Administration Building offering commemorative items, apparel, and school memorabilia for pickup only.
• AWHS Connect Professional speaker series connecting students with industry professionals for career inspiration, launched with Moderna Senior Director Eduardo Torres as first guest speaker.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates matriculate to four-year colleges or universities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cambridge NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student agency partnership providing housing, supervision, and support services for international students attending AWHS. Works with prospective families and students from China and other countries.
• US IvycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student agency partnership facilitating enrollment of international students and providing host family placement services.
• AIEP Host FamiliescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency partnership providing host family services for international students, ensuring safe and supportive housing arrangements during their time at AWHS.
• ABC Education GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education agency partnership supporting student recruitment and placement for AWHS international program.
• Quincy CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing AWHS students in grades 11-12 to earn college credit on campus during regular school day at significantly discounted rates. Credit hours available from Quincy College.
• Regis CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing AWHS students opportunity to earn college credits through courses taught by AWHS faculty approved as adjunct instructors.
• Virtual High School (VHS Learning)coreTechnology or IntegrationVHS Learning partnership allowing AWHS students in grades 11-12 to take courses not offered in current Program of Studies through collaborative online learning platform.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreOthersThird-party tuition management company handling tuition payment collection and financial aid application processing for all AWHS families.
• RavennacoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline admissions portal platform used for application management, visit scheduling, and enrollment process for prospective students.
• Flynn O'HaraminorOthersOfficial school uniform vendor. All uniforms must be purchased through Flynn O'Hara's online store or by phone order.
• MBS DirectminorOthersTextbook provider. Families purchase textbooks annually through MBS Direct with buy-back program available at year end.
• Emmanuel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic College Collaborative partner offering AWHS students guaranteed admission consideration, minimum $22,000 annual merit scholarship (renewable), plus $3,000 annual Catholic school scholarship. Eligible students need 3.0+ GPA.
• Assumption UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic College Collaborative partner offering AWHS students minimum $24,000 annual scholarship ($21,000 merit + $3,000 St. Augustine Scholarship), guaranteed admission for students meeting criteria.
• The Catholic University of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic College Collaborative partner offering minimum $22,000 per year academic scholarship (minimum $88,000 over four years), expedited admissions and scholarship decisions for AWHS students.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Memorial School: Catholic boys' school in West Roxbury, MA (grades 7-12). Comparable Catholic college-prep offering with strong athletics and similar tuition positioning in the Boston market.
• Malden Catholic High School: Catholic co-educational high school in Malden, MA serving similar working- and middle-class Catholic families. Direct competitor in the Greater Boston Catholic education market.
• St. John's Preparatory School: Catholic preparatory school in Danvers, MA (grades 6-12). One of the larger Catholic schools in the Archdiocese and a comparable institution in scale and college-prep orientation.
• Bishop Fenwick High School: Catholic high school in Peabody, MA within the same Archdiocese of Boston. Directly comparable as a mid-sized Catholic college-prep school; notably, AWHS's current principal is departing to lead Bishop Fenwick in 2026.
• Boston College High School: Catholic Jesuit high school in Dorchester, MA serving the greater Boston market. A larger-scale direct competitor in the same Catholic college-prep category with comparable AP curriculum and athletics.
• Xaverian Brothers High School: Catholic brothers high school in Westwood, MA serving a similar South Shore/suburban Boston demographic. Competes directly with AWHS for Catholic families and offers comparable college-preparatory programming.
• St. Sebastian's School: Catholic independent school in Needham, MA. Comparable college-preparatory mission with strong athletics and alumni network, drawing from overlapping Boston suburbs.

Broad incumbents

• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Independent private school (grades pre-K-12) in Cambridge, MA. Competes for college-prep-oriented Boston families, though at a significantly higher tuition point and without the Catholic mission.
• Brooks School: Independent college-preparatory boarding school in North Andover, MA. Comparable academic rigor and small class sizes; competes for families seeking premium private education in the broader Boston/North Shore market.
• Dexter Southfield School: Independent private school (grades pre-K-12) in Brookline, MA. Competes for college-bound Boston-area families at a higher price tier; useful benchmark for the upper end of the local private school market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AWHSBishops
• Facebookfacebook.com/archbishopwilliamshigh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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