Arlington Catholic High School

What Arlington Catholic High School does

Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School operate as a single unified Catholic PreK-through-Grade-12 educational institution under the Archdiocese of Boston, headquartered across two adjacent campuses at 16 Medford Street and 39 Medford Street in Arlington, Massachusetts. The school serves approximately 890 students from infancy (8 weeks) through Grade 12, drawing from 56 communities and 8 countries, and is staffed by a leadership team headed by Principal/Head of School John Graceffa. Academic programs are organized into four divisions (Early Learning Center, Lower School K0-Grade 5, Middle School Grades 6-8, and High School Grades 9-12) plus a Bridge Academy transition program. The curriculum centers on an integrated STREAM framework (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) with faith formation at the core, supported by advanced biotech lab capabilities (PCR, DNA gel electrophoresis, proteomics), 23 AP courses including the AP Capstone sequence, dual enrollment with Middlesex Community College, and VHS Learning online course access. Middle school class sizes average approximately 20 students, and high school graduation requirements include 4 years each of English, Theology, and Mathematics.

The business model is tuition-driven with annual subscription-style billing through FACTS Management Company, which also handles financial aid assessment and payment plans (single, two-payment, and ten-month options). Tuition is tiered by division: $9,700-$12,700 for Saint Agnes School (K0-Grade 8), $22,500 for Arlington Catholic High School (Grades 9-12), and $17,000 for the Bridge Academy, supplemented by mandatory enrollment fees ($300-$500), Chromebook management fees, fundraising fees, and Family Association dues. Secondary revenue comes from charitable donations and fundraising activities (35th Annual Monsignor John J. Linnehan Golf Tournament, Quiz Night, Hall of Fame) managed through the Office of Advancement. Distribution occurs through direct admissions via FACTS online applications, on-campus shadow days and guided tours, parish referrals across 50+ Archdiocese parishes, alumni networks, and a SEVIS-approved international student program. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), with documented 100% college acceptance for applicants and admits to institutions including MIT, Boston College, NYU, Tufts, Brandeis, Berklee, Northeastern, George Washington, and Notre Dame.

Name

Arlington Catholic High School

Legal name

Saint Agnes School & Arlington Catholic High School

Website

https://achssas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School operate as a unified Catholic PreK-12 institution in Arlington, MA, serving 890 students from infancy through Grade 12 across four academic divisions with a faith-integrated STREAM curriculum, 23 AP courses, and SEVIS-approved international enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• K-12 schooling
• College preparatory
• STREAM curriculum
• Faith-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Saint Agnes School charges $12,700 for grades K0-K1 and 6-8, $9,700 for grades K2-5. Arlington Catholic High School charges $22,500 for grades 9-12. Bridge Academy charges $17,000. Additional mandatory fees include enrollment fees ($300-$500), Chromebook management software fees ($30), and fundraising fees ($300).
2. Donations and Fundraising: The school relies on charitable donations from families and alumni through its Office of Advancement. Events like the Monsignor John J. Linnehan Golf Tournament and Quiz Night serve as fundraising activities.
3. Financial Aid Processing: FACTS Management Company handles tuition payment plans and financial aid assessment. Payment options include single payment, two-payment plan, and ten-month payment plan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arlington Catholic High School, operating in conjunction with Saint Agnes School, delivers a continuous PreK-12 Catholic education in Arlington, Massachusetts. Its core offering is a faith-based, college-preparatory academic program anchored by the STREAM curriculum and supported by 23 AP courses, a Bridge Academy for international students, dual-enrollment college credit, and full athletic and extracurricular programming. The school enrolls approximately 890 students from Early Learning (8 weeks) through Grade 12.

Product overview

Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School operates as a unified PreK-12 Catholic educational institution offering a seamless educational experience from Early Learning Center (8 weeks) through Grade 12. The school structure includes Lower School (K0-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12), with a Bridge Academy for students needing transition support. Academic programs feature STREAM curriculum, 23 AP courses, AP Capstone, Dual Enrollment with Middlesex Community College, and VHS Learning online courses. The institution serves over 850 students from more than 56 communities with a comprehensive extracurricular program including 30+ clubs and 42 sports teams. Support services include Achievement Centers for IEP/504 accommodations, School Counseling for academic and college guidance, and Library/Research Services with technology integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Learning Center Infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten program enrolling children from 8 weeks through K1 (with K2 located in the Lower School) at the Arlington, MA campus. Targeted at families seeking faith-based early-childhood education and a continuous pathway into the Lower School.
• Lower School (K0–Grade 5) Elementary school program covering K0 through Grade 5 with daily religious education, beginning world-language instruction (French, Spanish, Italian), and STREAM-integrated academics. Targeted at families seeking Catholic elementary education with feeder pathway into the Middle School.
• Middle School (Grades 6–8) Middle school program covering Grades 6–8 with full STREAM integration, dedicated advanced biotechnology laboratories (PCR, DNA gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, proteomics), and preparation for high-school honors and AP coursework. Targeted at families seeking Catholic middle-school education that bridges to the college-preparatory high school.
• College Preparatory High School (Grades 9–12) Four-year college preparatory high school for Grades 9–12 featuring 23 AP courses, the AP Capstone Diploma program, dual-enrollment college credit with Emmanuel College and Middlesex Community College, 42 interscholastic athletic teams, and 30+ student clubs. Targeted at families and students seeking a faith-based, college-preparatory Catholic high school experience with documented college acceptances and scholarship outcomes.
• Bridge Academy (International Student Program) Dedicated program for international high school students combining English-language instruction and academic support with the standard college-preparatory Catholic curriculum. Tuition is $17,000 annually, separate from the standard high-school tuition. Targeted at international families seeking U.S.-based faith-based secondary education and pathway to American colleges.
• Dual-Enrollment College Credit Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for all students who apply to post-secondary programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Emmanuel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2025New partnership announced December 2025 guarantees admission and $100,000 in merit scholarships for eligible Arlington Catholic students. Students receive preferred admission status and scholarship consideration at the Boston-based college.
• VHS LearningsupportingTechnology or IntegrationNonprofit offering world-class online courses to students worldwide. Arlington Catholic partners with VHS Learning to provide courses beyond their regular curriculum. Classes average 21 students with weekly assignments, group work, and discussions. Students can access coursework anytime with internet access.
• Middlesex Community CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allows Arlington Catholic students to take approved college-level courses during the regular school day. Students earn high school credit toward graduation and have the option to receive college credit through Middlesex Community College. Credits may transfer to other institutions.
• Russian School of Mathematics (RSM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school math enrichment program partnership exclusively available to first-time RSM students from Saint Agnes School. Two-hour classes occur Wednesday afternoons at 2:15 pm. Award-winning program recognized by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth as one of the best schools globally.
• Paul Effman Music ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to offer beginner, experienced, and honors bands for students in Grades 3-8 (with options for K-2). Students receive live instrument demonstrations, 30-minute small-group lessons after school, and perform in Christmas and year-end concerts.
• East Cambridge Savings BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Financial Literacy Club for middle school students in grades 6-8. The club meets weekly during school and teaches essential money management skills including banking, saving, budgeting, and investing basics.
• CPARL (Catholic Parishes of Arlington)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Catholic Parishes of Arlington. Fr. Marc J. Bishop serves as Pastor of both St. Camillus Parish and St. Agnes Parish, creating close connection between parish and school. School serves as ministry of the Catholic parish community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools: System-wide office overseeing Catholic K-12 schools in the Archdiocese of Boston, of which SAS/AC is a parish school. Relevant as the parent/regulatory umbrella and as the broader network of peer schools drawing from the same parish ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Belmont Hill School: Highly selective all-boys private day school in Belmont, MA, grades 7-9 (and 9-PG). Competes for the same top-tier Greater Boston families in the secondary market with similar college placement credentials, though at significantly higher tuition.
• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Elite secular private PreK-9 school in Cambridge, MA. Competes for the same high-income Greater Boston families seeking premium private education, but without the Catholic/religious differentiation.

Direct peers

• Boston College High School: Large Jesuit Catholic high school in Dorchester, MA, with extensive AP offerings, robust athletics, and similar college-prep mission. Direct peer in the Boston-area Catholic secondary market, though larger in scale.
• Marian High School (Framingham, MA): Catholic college-prep high school for young women in Framingham, MA, under the Archdiocese of Boston. Comparable Catholic secondary offering in the broader Greater Boston/MetroWest region.
• Bishop Fenwick High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Peabody, MA, operated by the Archdiocese of Boston. Comparable Catholic secondary offering in the North Shore region with similar size and tuition profile.
• Xaverian Brothers High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Westwood, MA, run by the Xaverian Brothers. Comparable Catholic secondary offering with strong athletics, college placement, and similar tuition band in the Greater Boston market.
• Saint John's Preparatory School: Catholic Benedictine PreK-12 day and boarding school in Danvers, MA. Comparable integrated Catholic PreK-12 model with boarding capacity and similar academic/athletic profile to SAS/AC.
• Matignon High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Cambridge, MA, serving a similar Greater Boston commuter base with comparable tuition, athletics, and college-counseling programs. Most directly comparable peer by geography, faith-based mission, and target demographic.
• Austin Preparatory School: Catholic coed PreK-12 school in Reading, MA, under the Xaverian Brothers. Closest match for SAS/AC's combined infant-through-grade-12 Catholic model with similar tuition and suburban Boston footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/achscougars
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArlingtonCatholicHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/achs.sas

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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