St. Angela High School

What St. Angela High School does

Erzbischöfliche St.-Angela-Gymnasium Wipperfürth (St. Angela High School) is a Catholic secondary school (Gymnasium) located in Wipperfürth, Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, founded in 1945/1946 by Ursuline sisters who had relocated from Danzig at the end of World War II. The school serves approximately 500+ students in grades 5 through 12 (the Abitur track), preparing them for university admission. Core operations span academic instruction in Unterstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (7-10), and Oberstufe (EF-Q2), augmented by an extensive catalog of extracurricular activities (Arbeitsgemeinschaften or AGs) ranging from STEM clubs and language programs to sports ensembles, music groups, and environmental initiatives. Technology infrastructure includes an iPad-based 1:1 device program managed through Mobile Device Management by IT staff, the Moodle learning platform, and Schulmanager-online for administrative communication with parents and students.

The institution is publicly funded through the Erzbistum Köln (Archdiocese of Cologne), which operates the school as an Erzbischöfliche Schule, supplemented by state education funding; no tuition is charged to families. Its product and service portfolio extends beyond academic instruction to include after-school programs (Digital Creativity AG using generative AI tools, 3D Printing, Physics, Chemistry, Bee-keeping, Garden clubs), sports programs (Girls' Football, Table Tennis, Golf, Handball), cultural offerings (Concert Band, English-Fun, Online Journalism), and structured career orientation programs such as Berufsorientierungswoche, zdi-Schülerlabor, MINT on Tour, and assessment center training. Partnerships span international student exchanges (France, Palestine, Russia, Spain), career orientation (Vocatium, Azubeam, Kreissparkasse Köln, Bayer 04 Leverkusen alumni connections), and STEM enrichment (DLR_School_Lab Köln, zdi-Zentrum investMINT Oberberg, Cambridge English Preparation Center designation, Jugend forscht). The school operates a headcount of 51-100 employees including a Schulleiter (Werner Klemp), deputy, six stage/subject coordinators, three secretarial staff, two chaplains, and two caretakers.

The school's go-to-market is event-driven and community-based: prospective students are recruited through local Grundschule (elementary school) networks, annual Tag der offenen Tür (open day) events, Radio Berg public relations, and a website supplemented by Facebook and Instagram channels. Notable recent strategic shifts include the November 2023 departure of the last two Ursuline sisters (Sister Veronika and Sister Theresia), ending over 70 years of continuous religious presence at the Silberberg monastery, and the launch of a Digital Creativity AG that introduces students to generative AI tools for text, image, audio, and video production. The school has earned recognitions including MINT-freundliche Schule, Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage, and Cambridge English Preparation Center designation, while celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026.

Name

St. Angela High School

Legal name

Erzbischöfliche St.-Angela-Gymnasium Wipperfürth

Website

https://sankt-angela.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

St. Angela High School is a publicly funded Catholic Gymnasium in Wipperfürth, Germany, serving 500+ students in grades 5-12 with Abitur-track instruction, STEM and extracurricular programs, and career orientation under the Archdiocese of Cologne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School & Extended-Day Programs (School-Run) (EDAJAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL), Arts Education Instruction (Visual/Performing) (EDAJAFAK), Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) (EDAJAJAE), Electives & Enrichment Curriculum (Arts, Music, PE, CTE Exploratories) (EDAGAAAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium education
• STEM education programs
• Career orientation
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Wipperfürth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As an Erzbischöfliches (archdiocese-run) Gymnasium, the school is publicly funded through the Erzbistum Köln and state education funding. No tuition fees are charged to families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erzbischöfliches St.-Angela-Gymnasium provides tuition-free Catholic secondary education (Gymnasium) for students in grades 5-12, preparing them for the Abitur qualification and university admission. The core academic offering is supplemented by a comprehensive after-school activity (AG) program spanning STEM (Digital Creativity with AI, 3D printing, Physics, Chemistry), sports (football, table tennis, golf), music, languages, environmental education (bee-keeping, gardening), and student journalism. The school also delivers structured programs including MINT on Tour, Berufsorientierungswoche (Career Orientation Week), Förderwoche (Enhancement Week), and zdi-Schülerlabor workshops.

Product overview

Erzb. St.-Angela-Gymnasium is a Catholic secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program through a combination of core academic curriculum and diverse extracurricular offerings. The school provides after-school activities (AGs) including technology programs like Digital Creativity AG (AI-based digital production), 3D Printing, Physics and Chemistry clubs; environmental programs including Bee-keeping and Garden clubs; sports programs including Girls' Football, Table Tennis, Golf, and Handball; and cultural programs including Concert Band, English-Fun, and Online Journalism. The school partners with external organizations including Azubeam for career information displays, zdi-Schülerlabor for STEM education, University of Siegen for MINT on Tour, and various universities and companies for career orientation. The Digital Creativity AG represents the school's primary AI-capable offering, where students use generative AI tools for creating digital content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Secondary Education Catholic Gymnasium education for students in grades 5-12, covering Unterstufe (grades 5-6), Mittelstufe (grades 7-10), and Oberstufe (grades 11-13/EF-Q2), preparing students for the Abitur qualification and university admission.
• Digital Creativity AG After-school program where students create innovative digital products using AI tools, including posters, T-shirt designs, short films, animations, music and soundtracks. Students learn to work with AI-based design software and digital production techniques.
• MINT on Tour Annual hands-on STEM program hosted by University of Siegen bringing practical science and technology experiences to 8th graders, running for seven consecutive years.
• Berufsorientierungswoche (Career Orientation Week) Intensive career exploration program for upper secondary students featuring keynotes, workshops, company visits, and university days to help students discover talents and plan their future.
• Förderwoche (Enhancement Week) Alternative week of workshops, excursions and coaching replacing regular classes, including learning coaching, first aid training, theater workshops, ecology projects, and career preparation activities.
• zdi-Schülerlabor MINT student laboratory hosted at Berufskolleg Gummersbach providing hands-on technology and science workshops. The school was honored as the 500th participating class in February 2026.
• International Student Exchange Programs Student exchange programs with partner schools in Yvetôt (France), Beit Sahour (Palestine), Chelyabinsk (Russia), and Mallorca (Spain), plus study trips to Rome and Krakau for cultural exchange and international perspective.
• Azubeam Career Information Display System Digital video steles in the school cafeteria displaying regional employer information, apprenticeship and internship opportunities, and career guidance content, with QR codes for direct student access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six student athletes qualified for Tischtennis Bezirksfinale (regional finals)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AVEAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026AVEA is a municipal waste management company covering 22 cities and municipalities with approximately 716,000 residents. Representative Herr Bongartz gives annual presentations to EF students about waste management, sustainability, circular economy, and career opportunities in environmental services.
• Bayer 04 LeverkusenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Professional football club connection through alumni Julia Mickenhagen (plays for Bayer Leverkusen's professional women's team) who conducted training sessions with school children and local Grundschule.
• zdi-Zentrum investMINT OberbergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2025Partnership with zdi (Zukunft durch Innovation) center for MINT education. The school was honored as the 500th class participating in the zdi-Schülerlabor (student laboratory) at Berufskolleg Gummersbach. Students participate in hands-on science and technology workshops.
• DLR_School_Lab KölncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) School Lab. Students visit for hands-on aerospace and science experiences, such as the visit of class 7d to the former centrifuge hall.
• Golfclub Kürten (Bergerhöhe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnder the 'Abschlag Schule' program supported by the German Golf Association (DGV), the school runs a weekly golf AG at Golfclub Kürten. PGA professional provides 1.5-hour training sessions. Equipment is provided free; students only need weather-appropriate clothing.
• AOK Rheinland/HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partnership for organized sports activities. AOK facilitates special PE sessions with former professional athletes (e.g., Marcel Witeczek and Michael Klinkert for football training with year 7 students).
• Partner Schools AbroadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student exchange programs with: Yvetôt (France), Beit Sahour (Palestine), Chelyabinsk (Russia), and Mallorca (Spain). Also study trips to Rome and Krakau. These partnerships provide cultural exchange and international perspective.
• Förderverein St.-Angela-GymnasiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool support association (Förderverein) provides funding for educational initiatives including the 3D printer acquisition. Supports school projects and activities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Ursula Gymnasium Düsseldorf: Historic Catholic Ursuline Gymnasium in Düsseldorf. Comparable as a faith-based Gymnasium with Ursuline heritage, similar broad AG and international-exchange profile, and Erzbistum Köln adjacency in NRW.
• Ursulinenschule Hersel: Catholic Ursuline school in the Erzbistum Köln catchment with historical Ursuline religious presence. Comparable as a faith-based secondary school sharing heritage with the Ursuline sisters who founded St. Angela, and operating under similar archdiocesan governance.
• Liebfrauenschule Köln: Catholic secondary school (Mädchengymnasium) in Cologne operated under the Erzbistum Köln. Directly comparable as an archdiocese-run Catholic Gymnasium with extensive extracurricular programs, faith-based profile, and similar Abitur-track curriculum serving NRW families.
• Erzbischöfliches Stiftungs-Gymnasium Neuss: Archdiocese-operated Gymnasium in Neuss. Directly comparable on governance model (Erzbistum Köln), Catholic profile, and KdöR funding structure, serving an NRW Abitur-track student cohort.
• Marienschule Opladen: Catholic secondary school in Leverkusen (Erzbistum Köln). Comparable archdiocese-affiliated Gymnasium with similar faith-based value proposition and extracurricular emphasis for NRW families.
• Albertus-Magnus-Gymnasium Bensberg: Catholic Gymnasium in Bergisch Gladbach (Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis), in the Erzbistum Köln footprint. Directly comparable archdiocese-run Gymnasium with a comparable regional Catholic brand and Abitur-track offering for NRW families.
• Städtisches Gymnasium Wipperfürth: The public Gymnasium in the same town of Wipperfürth. Most direct local competitor for the same regional student pool, offering the standard NRW Gymnasium curriculum without the Catholic affiliation or extensive AG portfolio.

Others

• Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Professional football club connected to St. Angela via alumni (Julia Mickenhagen) and AOK-facilitated youth training sessions. Not a peer institution but a sports/brand partner that contributes to extracurricular profile.
• zdi-Zentrum investMINT Oberberg: Regional STEM education network and operator of the Schülerlabor that recognized St. Angela's 500th participating class. Not a competitor but a strategic partner/ecosystem participant central to the school's MINT differentiation strategy.
• DLR_School_Lab Köln: German Aerospace Center's student laboratory providing STEM workshops to St. Angela students. A key enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor; comparable only as a STEM-education program operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/st.angelawipp
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.angela_wipperfuerth

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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