Lansdale Catholic High School

What Lansdale Catholic High School does

Lansdale Catholic High School is a private Catholic co-educational secondary school founded in 1949 in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, operating under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It serves approximately 600 students drawn from 17 public school districts and 28 parish communities across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, offering a college-preparatory curriculum that includes 18 Advanced Placement courses, 41 honors courses, dual-enrollment partnerships with DeSales University and Holy Family University for free college credit, and a four-year STEM Honors Certificate of Excellence program that has earned College Board recognition for female diversity in AP Computer Science. The school's program portfolio also includes the September 2024-launched St. Ignatius of Loyola Achievement Program for students with learning differences, a Campus Ministry program with Kairos retreats and Christian service requirements, and an athletics program competing in the Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA District XII, with documented outcomes including $35 million in college scholarships and grants for the Class of 2023 and a PIAA 4A Girls Basketball Championship in 2023.

The underlying technology stack is conventional K-12 SaaS: Google Apps for Education and Chromebooks as the productivity platform, PowerSchool for student information, Schoology as the learning management system, Naviance for college counseling, FACTS for financial-aid administration, Edlio as the website CMS, and Aramark with PaySchools Central for cafeteria services. There is no proprietary technology, API platform, or AI/ML capability; the school's differentiation is programmatic, not technical.

Lansdale Catholic's business model is a tuition-driven non-profit model underwritten by a diversified revenue stack: recurring family tuition (the primary stream), one-time registration fees of $200-$300 per family, annual Crusader Fund donations channeled through Acceptiva and Venmo, Pennsylvania EITC/OSTC corporate tax-credit scholarships administered through BLOCS and the Foundation for Catholic Education, planned giving instruments, and ancillary fees from cafeteria services and summer camps. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, anchored by an Open House in November, Shadow Day visits (capped at three per day), 7th/8th grade engagement events, the multi-year Crusader Crew feeder program for 4th-8th graders, parish partnerships, and word-of-mouth via parent testimonials and the LC LinkedIn alumni network. The school benefits from free bus transportation agreements with 14 public school districts, effectively extending its catchment and lowering switching friction for prospective families.

Name

Lansdale Catholic High School

Legal name

Lansdale Catholic High School

Website

https://lansdalecatholic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

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

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• STEM honors curriculum
• Dual enrollment courses
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition payments from families for student enrollment. School offers merit-based scholarships determined from scholarship test scores and 7th grade grades. Financial aid available through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fee of $200 for families completing financial aid application or $300 for families not completing financial aid application.
3. Crusader Fund Donations: Annual fundraising campaign supporting students, faculty and community. Accepts online donations through Acceptiva and Venmo.
4. EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program: Pennsylvania Educational Tax Credit Program where businesses can donate to scholarships for LC students, providing tax benefits to donors.
5. Planned Giving: Creative planned giving techniques including stock donations, life income gifts, and charitable giving vehicles.
6. Financial Aid Administration: School Need and Compassion funding based on calculated need through FACTS evaluation. EITC guidelines provide tuition assistance to qualified families.
7. Cafeteria Services: ARAMARK provides cafeteria services with computerized point of sale system. Online payment through PaySchools Central with convenience fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lansdale Catholic High School is a private Catholic secondary school serving approximately 600 students in grades 9-12 from Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania. The school delivers a college preparatory curriculum integrated with Catholic faith formation, including 18 AP courses, 41 Honors courses, a four-year STEM Honors Certificate of Excellence program, and dual enrollment partnerships with DeSales University and Holy Family University for free college credits. Academic programs are supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program, PowerSchool, Schoology, and Naviance college counseling platforms.

Product overview

Lansdale Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school offering educational programs as a unified academic institution. The school's core offerings include a comprehensive STEM Honors Certificate of Excellence Program (requiring AP/Honors level courses across Math, Science, Technology, Engineering over 3-4 years), the St. Ignatius of Loyola Achievement Program for students with learning differences (launched September 2024), and DeSales University Dual Enrollment partnerships providing free college credits through AP courses. Additional programs include 18 AP courses, Crusader Theater performing arts productions, Campus Ministry with prayer groups and retreats, and comprehensive college counseling through Naviance. The school uses technology platforms including PowerSchool, Schoology, Google Apps for Education, and Edlio for academic and administrative operations.

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Products and services

• STEM Honors Certificate of Excellence Program A 3-4 year highly competitive honors program providing a rigorous STEM foundation integrated with Christian ethics. Requires enrollment in Honors/AP level Math and Science courses, completion of 5 AP or Dual Enrollment STEM courses, AP Computer Science, and maintaining a cumulative STEM average of 90+. Includes lectures, workshops, and SAT prep. Certificate awarded at graduation.
• St. Ignatius of Loyola Achievement Program Academic support program for students with documented learning differences. Focuses on curriculum accommodations (not modifications), executive function skills, social emotional learning, and self-advocacy. Includes dedicated class period with Learning Strategies Schoology course (1 credit). Launched September 2024 under Director Dr. Jessica Jefferis.
• DeSales University Dual Enrollment Partnership with DeSales University offering FREE college credits for students in pre-approved AP courses. Includes AP Calculus (3 credits), AP Computer Science (4 credits), AP Biology (8 credits), and AP Environmental Science (4 credits). Students must take AP exams to receive credits.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offering 18 AP courses with 260 students enrolled. Strong AP Computer Science program with College Board AP Computer Science A Female Diversity Award (2021). High AP STEM course scores noted.
• Office of Campus Ministry Spiritual development program including Christian Service, Prayer Group (weekly Thursday evening in chapel with exposition/benediction, reconciliation), Kairos retreats, and youth ministry. Director: Mr. Thomas Phillips.
• College Counseling and Guidance Comprehensive college preparation services including Naviance Family Connection, SAT/ACT registration support, NCAA eligibility guidance, and counselor assignments by last name (A-L: Mr. Lattanze, M-Z: Mrs. Belfield). School Code: 392150.
• Philadelphia Catholic League Athletics Competitive athletic program as a member of the Philadelphia Catholic League and PIAA District XII. Recent achievements include PIAA 4A Girls Basketball Championship (2023), PCL titles in girls basketball, girls tennis, and girls cross country (2022-23), PIAA AA State Runner-Up in girls volleyball (2025), and football state playoff advancement (2025).
• Crusader Theater Theater program producing annual musicals. Recent productions include 'Emma: No One But Herself' (Spring 2026), 'Pride and Prejudice' (2023). Spring Musical performances held in spring with Friday evening, Saturday afternoon/evening, and Sunday afternoon shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• $35 million in grants and scholarships awarded to Class of 2023
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DeSales UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2023Dual enrollment partnership allowing current LC students enrolled in pre-approved AP classes (AP Calculus, AP Computer Science, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science) to receive FREE college credits from DeSales University upon successful completion of AP course and exam. Students must also take the AP exam to receive credits.
• BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdministers EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program for LC. Contact: Kate Hagarty. Helps businesses donate to LC scholarships while receiving PA tax credits.
• Foundation for Catholic EducationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdministers EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Program for LC. Contact: Kevin Kelly. Manages educational improvement tax credit program for Archdiocesan schools.
• AramarkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCafeteria provider for Archdiocese of Philadelphia high schools. Operates computerized point of sale system with online payment through PaySchools Central.
• Google Apps for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online suite of productivity tools and applications for classroom collaboration. Students receive personalized email addresses and use Chromebooks integrated with Google platform.
• PowerSchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for grades, attendance, and parent/student portal access. LC Code: aopcatholicschools.powerschool.com
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by teachers and students for coursework, assignments, and classroom collaboration.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege counseling platform used for family connection, college search, application tracking, and scholarship research. LC uses Naviance Family Connection.
• Holy Family UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment courses offering 3 college credits: MATH 109 Financial Literacy, PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology, PSYC 206 Child and Adolescent Development, PSYC 208 Lifespan Development, BIOL 307 Medical Terminology, ECON-203 Microeconomics, ECON-204 Macroeconomics.
• FACTS Grant & Aid AssessmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdministers distribution of scholarships and grants for Archdiocese of Philadelphia and LC. All families must complete FACTS application annually. Priority deadline December 31.
• 14 Public School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree bus transportation provided by Abington, Centennial, Central Bucks, North Penn, Souderton, Wissahickon, Hatboro-Horsham, Upper Moreland, Colonial, Upper Dublin, Perkiomen Valley, Methacton, Norristown, and Pennridge school districts. Private transportation offered from Quakertown.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La Salle College High School: Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable academic depth (AP/Honors), college outcomes, and Archdiocesan oversight; recent source of LC's new St. Ignatius Program Director.
• Archbishop Ryan High School: Archdiocesan Catholic co-ed high school in Philadelphia, fellow Philadelphia Catholic League member. Comparable size, faith-based identity, college-prep curriculum, and Archdiocesan governance structure.
• Conwell-Egan Catholic High School: Catholic co-ed high school in Fairless Hills, Bucks County — directly within Lansdale Catholic's Bucks County feeder geography. Comparable size, mission, and competition for the same Catholic families.
• Cardinal O'Hara High School: Archdiocesan Catholic co-ed high school in Delaware County, PA, competing with Lansdale Catholic in the Philadelphia Catholic League and Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Directly comparable in mission, governance, athletic league, and feeder-parish model.
• Bishop McDevitt High School: Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Wyncote, PA, serving Montgomery County. Comparable size, mission, college-prep curriculum, and Archdiocesan-adjacent governance.
• Roman Catholic High School: Archdiocesan Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Philadelphia, fellow Philadelphia Catholic League member. Comparable in faith-based identity, academic rigor, and Archdiocesan governance.
• Pope John Paul II High School: Archdiocesan Catholic co-ed high school in Royersford, PA, serving parts of Montgomery County overlapping Lansdale Catholic's catchment area. Comparable in mission, size, and college-prep focus.
• Merion Mercy Academy: Catholic all-girls college-prep high school in Merion Station, PA, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable faith-based mission, college-prep rigor, and feeder-parish dynamics for Montgomery County families.
• Saint Joseph's Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Philadelphia. Comparable selective college-prep model, strong athletic tradition in the Philadelphia Catholic League, and similar feeder-school dynamics.
• Nazareth Academy High School: Catholic girls' college-prep high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (formerly led by James Meredith, now LC's Principal). Closely comparable in mission, AP offerings, and Archdiocesan stewardship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LCCrusaders
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOh83Dzq9i-_zWmmD_MwNeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/lansdalecatholicarchphila
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lansdale-catholic-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/lccrusaders

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