What St. Ignatius College Preparatory does

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a private, Jesuit Catholic, co-educational high school located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, serving approximately 1,475 students in grades 9-12 on an 11-acre campus. Founded in 1855, it is affiliated with the Jesuit Schools Network and the Western Catholic Educational Association, and is operated as a non-profit religious institution. The school employs roughly 210 faculty and staff, maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with an average class size of 25, and offers an extensive co-curricular program including 71 athletic teams across 31 programs and more than 155 student clubs, paired with a mandatory community service expectation of approximately 170 hours per student. Approximately 95% of graduates matriculate to college or university.

The school's economic model is tuition-based with a substantial financial aid overlay. For the 2026-27 academic year, tuition is $35,700 (inclusive of a $1,500 registration fee), up from $34,600 in 2025-26. The institution disburses approximately $6.4 million in financial assistance to 23% of its students, with an average award of roughly $18,500, and the gap is funded through endowment returns, annual fund gifts, and auxiliary revenue. SI also operates Fr. Sauer Academy, a middle school subsidiary that functions as a structured feeder pipeline into the high school. The current technology stack is generic and supports rather than differentiates instruction: a 1:1 iPad program, Canvas LMS, PowerSchool SIS, and FACTS Tuition management.

Capital deployment reflects a strategic intent to upgrade academic infrastructure, with a new Learning Commons scheduled to open in 2026. Leadership transitioned in 2025 with the appointment of Joseph A. Vollert as President (effective August 2025, formally inaugurated February 2026), while Michelle Nevin Levine has served as Principal since 2019. Combined, these signals point to a stable, well-resourced institution executing measured facility and programmatic upgrades rather than a structural pivot in business model or scale.

Name

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Legal name

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

Website

https://siprep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a private Jesuit Catholic high school in San Francisco founded in 1855, serving approximately 1,475 students in grades 9-12 with 210 faculty. The 11-acre campus offers 31 athletic programs, 155+ clubs, and charges $35,700 in annual tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees. Current tuition for 2026-27 is $35,700 per student, which includes a $1,500 registration fee. Additional course and co-curricular selections may incur extra costs.
2. Financial Assistance: Total financial assistance distributed is $6.4 million annually, with 23% of students receiving assistance and an average award of $18,500. This is funded through the school's endowment and donor contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Ignatius College Preparatory delivers a four-year Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory secondary education to approximately 1,475 students in grades 9-12. Core instruction includes a college-preparatory curriculum with honors and AP courses, supported by a required iPad 1:1 device program and Canvas LMS, alongside Personal & Academic Counseling, College Counseling, Wellness Counseling, and the CATS Center learning support program. The educational offering is enriched by performing and visual arts, 71-75 interscholastic athletic teams, and over 155 student clubs, all delivered on the school's 11-acre San Francisco campus.

Product overview

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Jesuit, Catholic college-preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational program across multiple divisions. The school's core product is its college-preparatory curriculum enhanced by technology (iPad program, Canvas LMS), supported by learning support services (CATS Center, Counseling), and enriched by extensive co-curricular programs. The performing arts include Band, Choral, Dance, Drama, Orchestra, Technical Theater, Studio 108, Photography, and Multimedia Design. Athletics offers 75 teams across 32 sports. Additional services include Summer Programs, the Wildcat Cafe, transportation, and student clubs (160+). The school operates Fr. Sauer Academy as a distinct division. The institution is constructing a New Learning Commons to enhance personalized education delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Curriculum (Grades 9-12) Four-year Jesuit, Catholic college-preparatory curriculum with honors and AP courses for approximately 1,475 grade 9-12 students; supports 95% college matriculation and includes an AP English Language pass rate of 79% vs. 56% national.
• Personal & Academic Counseling (PAC) Counselors serve as consistent guides for each student from 9th grade through graduation, providing social-emotional support and academic advising with a 230:1 student-counselor ratio.
• College Counseling College counselors join each student's support team in sophomore year and guide them through college research, applications, and admissions through graduation.
• Wellness Counseling Team of four licensed mental health professionals providing confidential mental health support for students with deeper concerns.
• CATS Center (Center for Academics and Targeted Support) Learning support services for students with documented learning disabilities and/or ADHD, providing academic support, accommodations, and strategies for independent learning.
• Athletics Program Interscholastic athletics with 71-75 teams across 31-32 sports programs; approximately two-thirds of students compete, using fields, gymnasiums, pool, and boathouse facilities.
• Band Program Includes Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Concert Band with multiple performances throughout the year.
• Choral Program One of the top high school choral programs in Northern California, including Mixed Chorus, Chamber Singers, and Treble Singers.
• Dance Program Production-focused studio course including Dance Workshop and Senior Choreography Showcase.
• Drama Program Oldest continuously producing high school theatre program west of the Mississippi, ranking in the top ten Bay Area programs; includes Playwright Festival, Fall Play, Cabaret musical review, and Broadway-style musical productions.
• Orchestra Symphonic orchestra program for student musicians.
• Technical Theater Behind-the-scenes technical training for theatrical productions.
• Studio 108 Visual arts program including studio art, art & architecture, art & nature, sacred symbols, and sculpture.
• Photography Program Comprehensive study of photography as an art form, working with both film and digital cameras.
• Multimedia Design Teaches photo editing, video editing, and music production using professional software including Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Logic Pro.
• Service Programs Required community service exposing students to direct service, justice formation, and advocacy, supported by the Arrupe Center for Social Justice; students average 170 service hours.
• Clubs & Student Organizations Over 160 clubs and organizations, including robotics, Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, and student newspaper, covering a wide spectrum of student interests.
• Summer Programs Summer programs offered through SI for student enrichment and development.
• Wildcat Cafe On-campus food service offering breakfast, hot lunch, sandwiches, salads, and grab-and-go items with meal payments via MySchoolBucks.
• Transportation Services Bus service to and from Marin County and San Mateo County during the school week, plus MUNI access and bike racks.
• Fr. Sauer Academy A division of SI operating as a middle school academy offering additional educational programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students attend college or university
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jesuit Schools Network (JSN)coreOthersSI is sponsored by the Society of Jesus and participates in the Jesuit Schools Network, which provides alignment with Jesuit educational standards and values across Jesuit secondary schools.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Harker School: Harker is a leading Silicon Valley independent K-12 school, sharing the rigorous college-prep, co-curricular, and high-tech educational positioning that defines SI.
• Menlo School: Menlo is a secular independent college-preparatory school on the Peninsula, competing for the same high-income Bay Area families prioritizing rigorous academics, athletics, and college placement.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Bellarmine is a Jesuit, Catholic college-preparatory school in the Bay Area, sharing SI's mission identity, all-boys heritage, and direct competition for the same Bay Area Catholic families.
• Archbishop Mitty High School: Archbishop Mitty is a Catholic college-preparatory high school in San Jose, competing directly with SI for Bay Area Catholic families seeking faith-based college prep.
• Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton: Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent PK-12 college-prep school on the Peninsula serving similar Bay Area families seeking rigorous college-preparatory education with strong co-curricular programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/sisportsnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/St.IgnatiusCollegePreparatory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ignatian-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/lifeatsi

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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