San Miguel High School

What San Miguel High School does

San Miguel High School is a private Catholic, Lasallian, college-preparatory high school located in South Tucson, Arizona, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9-12 drawn exclusively from low-income families (100% of enrolled students participate in the federal free lunch program). The school operates within a 12:1 student-faculty ratio with an average class size of 18, and reports a tradition of 100% college acceptance for its graduates. Its core differentiator is the Corporate Work Study (CWS) program, in which students work one day per week (approximately five days per month) at corporate partner firms; employer sponsorship fees from this program cover roughly 37% of the $16,500 published tuition, materially reducing the cost to families.

The underlying technology footprint is intentionally lean and consumer-grade: a 1:1 Chromebook device program, Google Workspace for staff/student productivity, PowerSchool for student information, and a newly launched Remote Work Hub operated in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona to place students in remote/telecommuting roles. There are no proprietary technology products, no AI/ML capabilities, and no platform business underlying the educational delivery.

The business model is a tuition-offset nonprofit structure rather than a commercial one. Published tuition is $16,500 per student, but families actually pay between $64 and $170 per month; the gap is funded through CWS employer fees, Arizona state tax-credit contributions, individual donations, and grants. Recent program launches (Microsoft Excel Cohort certification, El Otro Lado border immersion, Viper Athletics in AIA Class 4A) and a completed campus plaza project indicate active programmatic and physical expansion within a structurally bounded ~300-student enrollment steady state. Founded in 2004 as part of the Cristo Rey Network and sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, the school operates under a faith-based, college-and-career-prep mission with no disclosed equity, ownership, or M&A structure.

Name

San Miguel High School

Legal name

San Miguel High School

Website

https://sanmiguelhigh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

San Miguel High School is a private Catholic, Lasallian, college-preparatory high school in South Tucson, Arizona, serving approximately 300 low-income students in grades 9-12 through a Corporate Work Study model that subsidizes tuition via employer sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic secondary school
• Corporate work study
• Private high school
• Lasallian 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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition of $16,500 per student; however, families pay substantially less due to CWS program offset. Students work 5 days per month in corporate positions to earn up to 37% of their tuition, with family monthly contributions ranging from $64-$170 based on financial need.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Annual Fund contributions, capital project gifts, endowed scholarships, and planned giving support the school's operating costs and financial aid programs.
3. Arizona Tuition Tax Credits: Individual tax credit donations through CTSO or IBE organizations allow donors to redirect state tax dollars to support student scholarships, with donations up to $2,435 for couples or $1,219 for individuals becoming tax credits.
4. Student Work Experience Sponsorship: Donors can sponsor a student to work at non-profits for $7,500 per year, with funds going directly to tuition. Additionally, donors can bridge student tuition gaps with gifts of $2,000 per year or $8,000 for four years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Miguel High School is a private Catholic, Lasallian college and career preparatory high school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. The school operates a distinctive Corporate Work Study program in which students work at partner companies to fund their tuition, integrating professional experience with a rigorous college-prep curriculum. It is a member of the national Cristo Rey Network and was founded in 2004 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools.

Product overview

San Miguel High School is a Lasallian Catholic, Cristo Rey network college-preparatory high school offering a unified educational program that integrates rigorous academics with the Corporate Work Study Program. The school provides grades 9-12 education with core components including college-preparatory academics with Pre-AP and AP courses, the unique Corporate Work Study Program supporting 37% of tuition costs, college counseling services, 1:1 Chromebook technology integration, and comprehensive student support through learning support periods and study hall. Additional offerings include faith formation through Campus Ministry and retreats, Viper Athletics competing in AIA Class 4A, diverse student clubs and organizations, and specialized programs like El Otro Lado border immersion and Remote Work Hub with Microsoft Excel Certification. The school operates on a Cristo Rey model where students work in corporate positions while attending school four days per week on rotating schedules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory High School Education
• Corporate Work Study Program
• Catholic Faith Formation and Campus Ministry
• College and Career Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• Students work 5 days per month, rotating Fridays, covering 1.0 FTE through teams of four
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Corporate Work Study Partners (Various Companies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Corporate partners provide students with meaningful work experiences across diverse industries including administrative support, healthcare, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, legal, and engineering. Partners benefit from motivated student workers while investing in educational and professional development of talented young people.
• Cristo Rey NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Miguel is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national consortium of 38 Catholic high schools serving economically disadvantaged students through the innovative work-study model. The network provides college counseling resources, university partnerships, alumni persistence support, and best practices sharing across member schools.
• De La Salle Christian Brothers (District of San Francisco New Orleans)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brothers of the Christian Schools founded San Miguel in 2004 and maintain an active community on campus. The school operates according to the educational and spiritual principles of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, guided by the Five Core Principles of Lasallian education.
• Community Foundation for Southern ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished and maintains a dedicated remote work hub at the Community Foundation Campus providing reliable high-speed internet, appropriate workspace, and on-site support enabling students to fulfill CWS responsibilities remotely. Also hosts Excel Cohort for Microsoft Excel Certification.
• Catholic Tuition Support Organization (CTSO) and Institute for Better Education (IBE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArizona-approved school tuition organizations through which donors can redirect state tax credits (up to $2,435 for couples, $1,219 for individuals) to support San Miguel student scholarships. Donations become dollar-for-dollar tax credits on Arizona state taxes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brophy College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Phoenix, Arizona. Direct peer because it shares Catholic identity, college-prep mission, and serves Arizona students, providing a regional comparable for tuition and program structure.
• Xavier College Preparatory: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Phoenix, Arizona. Direct peer because of shared Catholic college-prep mission, Arizona geography, and similar institutional structure serving families seeking rigorous private secondary education.
• Notre Dame Preparatory (Scottsdale, AZ): Catholic college-preparatory high school in Scottsdale, Arizona. Direct peer because of shared Catholic identity, college-prep mission, Arizona market, and comparable tuition/financial aid structure.
• Cristo Rey Boston High School: Cristo Rey Network member school in Boston operating the same Corporate Work Study model. Direct peer because the CWS tuition-offset model, Catholic identity, and college-prep mission for underserved families are identical to San Miguel.
• Cristo Rey Sacramento High School: Sister Cristo Rey Network school in Sacramento sharing the same integrated work-study tuition model. Direct peer because the corporate work-study program, four-year college-prep focus, and underserved-student mission are identical to San Miguel.
• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School: Member of the Cristo Rey Network operating the same Corporate Work Study model in Atlanta. Direct peer because shares the Cristo Rey work-study tuition model, Catholic identity, and college-prep mission for underserved youth.
• Salpointe Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Tucson, Arizona serving grades 9-12. Direct peer due to same city, same Catholic identity, and overlapping college-prep mission for students in the Tucson area.
• De La Salle High School (Concord, CA): Lasallian Catholic college-preparatory high school in Concord, California founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Direct peer because it shares the same Lasallian educational tradition, Brothers affiliation, and Catholic college-prep mission.

Broad incumbents

• KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program): National network of college-preparatory public charter schools serving low-income communities. Broad peer because of the shared mission of college-prep for underserved youth; differs by being a public charter system rather than a private Catholic school.
• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of college-preparatory charter schools with strong presence in Arizona. Broad peer because of shared college-prep focus and Arizona footprint, though it operates as a public charter rather than a private Catholic work-study school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SanMiguelHighSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/san-miguel-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/sanmiguelhs

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