St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School

What St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School does

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School (SMA) is a private Catholic co-educational college-preparatory high school located at 2901 NW Lee's Summit Road in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Established in 2017 on the legacy of Archbishop O'Hara and St. Mary's high schools, SMA serves students in grades 9-12 and their families, integrating Catholic identity, faith formation, and college-preparatory academics with career technical studies. The school's product surface spans classroom instruction, a competitive athletics program (16+ sports with state championship achievements in volleyball and wrestling in 2025-26), fine arts (theater, choir, orchestra, yearbook, Fiat Lux magazine), the SMILE Zone inclusive learning program, summer camps, and a unique four-community / twenty-house Community System designed to build leadership and belonging.

The institution is supported by Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist on faculty, a chaplain (Father Paul Sappington) directing faith formation, and a tiered Business Alliance corporate sponsorship program (Platinum through Bronze partners including Apollo Insurance, Big Yield, Community America Credit Union, and Knights of Columbus). Operations are enabled by a digital footprint comprising a website (smacatholic.org), dedicated iOS and Android mobile apps, social media channels, and a Parent Ambassador referral program; there is no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capability evident in the available data.

Revenue is generated through recurring tuition (the primary stream, with financial aid available), structured fundraising (Sword + Shield Annual Fund, Bridge the Gap campaigns, Guardian Golf Classic, Guardian Bash auction), and corporate sponsorship tiers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via on-campus education at a single facility serving the Kansas City metro. Class of 2026 produced 117 graduates accepted to 93 colleges and universities with 26 collegiate athletic signings; Class of 2030 enrolled 115+ students, and the school operates at near capacity, with no parent company, external funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School

Legal name

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School

Website

https://smacatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School is a private Catholic co-educational college-preparatory high school in Lee's Summit, Missouri, founded in 2017, serving grades 9-12 students and families through faith-integrated academics, athletics, fine arts, and a community/house system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Private high school
• Faith-based education
• High school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lees Summit

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Primary revenue from tuition charged to families for educational services, with financial aid and scholarships available.
2. Annual Fundraising: Sword + Shield Annual Fund, Bridge the Gap campaigns, and fundraising events including Guardian Golf Classic and Guardian Bash auction.
3. Business Alliance Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers providing financial support and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School (SMA) is a private, co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Lee's Summit, Missouri. The school delivers faith-integrated academics, competitive athletics, fine arts, and community/leadership development through a unique four-community / twenty-house system, with Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist serving on faculty. Established in 2017 and built on the legacy of Archbishop O'Hara and St. Mary's high schools, SMA charges tuition to families and supplements revenue through annual fundraising and corporate Business Alliance sponsorships.

Product overview

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School (SMA) is a co-educational Catholic high school established in 2017, offering a college-preparatory academic program integrated with Catholic faith traditions. The school provides a diverse portfolio including competitive athletics programs (with state championship achievements), inclusive education through the SMILE Zone program, fine arts (theater, music, visual arts, publications), summer camps, and community-building through its unique four-community system. The school also operates a mobile application for communications and offers annual fundraising events. Built on the legacy of Archbishop O'Hara and St. Mary's high schools, SMA serves as a 21st-century learning environment exposing students to hands-on education and career technical studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Academic Programs A 21st-century co-educational learning environment offering hands-on, college-preparatory academics and career technical studies integrated with Catholic faith traditions, serving students in grades 9-12 and their families seeking rigorous secondary education.
• SMA Athletics Program Competitive athletics program offering sports including basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, track and field, swimming, golf, tennis, baseball, softball, lacrosse, trap shooting, football, cheer, dance, and bowling for SMA students, with documented state championship success.
• Fine Arts Programs Fine arts offerings including art classes, theater productions (annual spring plays and musicals), choir, orchestra, yearbook, and the annual Fiat Lux fine arts magazine, serving SMA students interested in creative and performing arts.
• SMA Community System Unique community structure separating students into four communities (Kolbe, Pio, Bakhita, JPII), each with five smaller houses, designed to foster leadership skills, camaraderie, and a sense of family for all SMA students.
• SMILE Zone (St. Michael Inclusive Learning Enhancement Zone) Inclusive education program providing support for students with exceptional needs, featuring peer mentors from junior and senior classes who are selected based on leadership qualities and dedication.
• Summer Camps Youth and high school sports camps allowing prospective students to interact with high school coaches and players, learn about the SMA community, and experience team spirit.
• SMA Mobile App Mobile application available for iOS and Android providing SMA families and students access to calendars, documents, news updates, and emergency notifications.
• Hot Lunch Program Campus dining program providing hot meals priced at $6 per meal and a la carte items ranging from $1.00 to $3.50, available to SMA students on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93 colleges and universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold, core and minor.

• Apollo InsuranceplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level Business Alliance partner providing financial support to SMA through corporate sponsorship program.
• Big YieldplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level Business Alliance partner supporting SMA through corporate sponsorship.
• Community America Credit UnionplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level Business Alliance partner providing financial support to SMA.
• Knights of ColumbusplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level Business Alliance partner supporting SMA Catholic education mission through annual essay competition and scholarships.
• Central Bank of the MidwestgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level Business Alliance partner; won 1st place A Flight at Guardian Golf Classic.
• Cosentino's Price ChoppergoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold-level Business Alliance partner supporting SMA.
• Duc In Altum Schools CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Michael is a proud member of Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, a network of Catholic schools working together.
• St. Mary's High School LegacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMA built on the legacy of St. Mary's High School, continuing Catholic educational traditions.
• Archbishop O'Hara High School LegacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMA built on the legacy of Archbishop O'Hara High School, one of the foundation schools of SMA.
• Ancient Order of HiberniansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides annual scholarships to SMA students based on essays focused on Irish topics through their Padraig Pearse Division.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Miege High School: Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Roeland Park, KS, serving the KC metro. Closely comparable Catholic identity, athletics, and college-prep model competing for similar families.
• Cristo Rey Kansas City: Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Kansas City, MO using a corporate work-study model. Comparable Catholic college-prep positioning serving KC metro families, differentiated by funding model.
• Notre Dame de Sion Schools: Catholic co-ed college-prep school in Kansas City, MO covering grades 6-12. Directly comparable Catholic identity and college-prep positioning with overlapping feeder geography.
• The Barstow School: Independent, non-sectarian college-prep private school in Kansas City, MO, serving grades PK-12. Comparable as a tuition-funded college-prep alternative competing for the same high-achieving student pool.
• Rockhurst High School: Jesuit, all-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Kansas City, MO. Directly comparable to SMA as a Midwest Catholic college-prep competitor drawing from overlapping Lee's Summit/KC metro feeder families.
• Pembroke Hill School: Highly selective, non-denominational private K-12 college-prep school in Kansas City, MO. Comparable as a tuition-driven college-prep competitor for the same affluent Lee's Summit feeder families.
• St. Mary's High School (Lee's Summit legacy): Catholic high school whose legacy and traditions SMA was built on; closely comparable Catholic co-ed college-prep mission in the same region.
• St. Thomas Aquinas High School: Catholic, co-ed college-preparatory high school in Overland Park, KS, just across the state line from Lee's Summit. Directly competes for the same Catholic-prep families in the KC metro.
• Archbishop O'Hara High School: Catholic co-ed high school in Kansas City, MO and direct legacy predecessor of SMA. Highly comparable Catholic identity, athletics, and college-prep mission with overlapping history.

Regional players

• Maranatha Christian Academy: Non-Catholic, faith-based college-prep private school in Shawnee, KS serving the broader KC metro. Comparable as a regional college-prep private competitor for similar families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SMACatholic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@smacatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/smacatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/smacatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smacatholic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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