Saxony Lutheran High School

What Saxony Lutheran High School does

Saxony Lutheran High School is a private, nonprofit (501(c)(3)) Christ-centered secondary school located on a 40-acre campus at 2004 Saxony Dr., Jackson, Missouri. Founded in 2000 by Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS) supporters and operating continuously since, the school enrolled 224 students in 2024-25 with a projected 266 students for 2025-26 against a 300-student facility capacity. It serves students in grades 9-12 with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 16, supported by 18 competitive varsity athletic programs, three National Honor Societies, dual enrollment with local universities, and a 60-hour graduation service requirement. Academically, the school reports a 24.3 average ACT score and is recognized as a Missouri A+ Designated School.

The institution is governed by a Board of Regents drawn from 26 LCMS association church congregations across Southeast Missouri, with each church appointing up to two representatives. Its core "products" combine college-preparatory academics, four years of required theology/Release Time Scripture classes, daily chapel, small group ministry, drama ministry, and an extensive extracurricular and athletic portfolio. Operational technology is standard K-12 administrative tooling — PlusPortals, Office 365, Arreva (donations and event registration), VerticalResponse (newsletters), Connect Suite CMS, Rediker forms, and SharePoint — with no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML components.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition ($8,585 non-member, $6,770 LCMS association church member, $9,150 international), a $200 enrollment fee, association church contributions, fundraising programs (Crusader Classic Golf Tournament, SCRIP gift cards, Crusader Bricks), and donor gifts channeled through the Partners in Discipleship annual giving program (minimum $1,500/year). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via online inquiry, on-campus visits, mandatory Crusader Orientation, and referrals through the 26-church LCMS association network; international student recruitment extends reach beyond the immediate region. Past capital campaigns include a $3 million Christ the Cornerstone Building Fund (2002-2005) and a $500,000 Vogel Student Aid Endowment (2010).

Name

Saxony Lutheran High School

Legal name

Saxony Lutheran High School

Website

https://saxonylutheranhigh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saxony Lutheran High School is a private, nonprofit LCMS-affiliated secondary school in Jackson, Missouri serving roughly 224-266 grades 9-12 students through college-prep academics, 18 varsity sports, theology classes, and a 60-hour service requirement, financed via tuition, association church fees, and fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian 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

• Private christian education
• Secondary education services
• College preparatory programs
• Lutheran high school
• Varsity athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue stream from family tuition payments. Base tuition for 2026-2027 is $8,585/year for non-members, $6,770/year for LCMS association church members, and $9,150/year for international students. Additional $200 non-refundable enrollment fee.
2. Association Church Fees: Revenue from the 26 LCMS association church congregations that support the school.
3. Fundraising: Third-source income through various fundraising efforts including the annual Crusader Classic Golf Tournament, SCRIP gift card program, and Crusader Bricks program to bridge the gap between actual cost of education and tuition received.
4. Donor Gifts: Charitable donations including memorials, charitable estate gifts, will bequests, IRA or annuity beneficiary designations, and trust distributions. The school is a 501(3)(c) organization making all donations tax-deductible.
5. Partners in Discipleship Program: Annual giving program requiring minimum $1,500 annual gift to bridge the gap between actual education costs and tuition/fees received.
6. SCRIP Gift Cards: Monthly gift card orders where Saxony receives a percentage of funds. Cards available from various retailers including American Eagle, JC Penney, Lowe's, Staples, Wal-Mart, and restaurants. SCRIP orders are tax-deductible.
7. Crusader Bricks: Engraved bricks sold in honor or memory of loved ones for $100 or $200.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saxony Lutheran High School is a private, Christ-centered Lutheran secondary school serving students in grades 9-12. It delivers college-preparatory academics, 18 varsity athletic programs, and faith formation (four years of theology classes, daily chapel, small group ministry, 60 hours of required service learning) on a 40-acre campus in Jackson, Missouri. Families pay tuition (with discounted rates for members of 26 LCMS association churches) and the school supplements revenue with donations and fundraising.

Product overview

Saxony Lutheran High School is a Christ-centered secondary educational institution offering a comprehensive program across academics, athletics, and faith development. The school provides academic excellence through core curriculum with dual enrollment options, 18 competitive varsity athletic programs, and extensive extracurricular clubs and activities. Spiritually, the school emphasizes daily chapel services, small group ministry, drama ministry, and a 60-hour service learning requirement. Administrative services include online enrollment management, tuition payment processing, and fundraising through its donation platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Christ-Centered Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Comprehensive four-year high school program centered on Jesus Christ and grounded in God's Word. Core product that families enroll in and pay tuition for, including 13:1 student-teacher ratio, average class size of 16, 24.3 average ACT score, dual enrollment opportunities, and college preparation.
• Varsity Athletics Program Competitive interscholastic athletics with 18-19 varsity-level programs including baseball, men's and women's basketball, cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and men's and women's volleyball. Member of MSHSAA.
• Faith Formation Program Four-year theology curriculum (Release Time Scripture classes), daily chapel services, Tuesday/Thursday small group ministry led by student leaders, and Drama Ministry that uses performing arts for faith formation. Required for all students.
• Service Learning Program Required 60 hours of community/volunteer service completed over four years, with students submitting service hour record forms as a graduation requirement.
• Extracurricular Activities and Clubs Student clubs and activities including FFA, Student Council, Scholar Bowl, Drama, Music (band/choir), Esports Club, Drama Ministry, Small Group Ministry, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Pep Club, FCA, Art Club, Beta Club, and Bowling Club. Three National Honor Societies operate on campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24.3 Average ACT Score
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxony Lutheran High School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, founded upon the teaching of Martin Luther and the reformers (Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone). LCMS provides religious affiliation, doctrinal guidance, and access to LCMS congregations for recruitment and governance representation.
• National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA)coreOthersAccrediting body for Lutheran schools. NLSA provides accreditation services ensuring the school meets standards for Lutheran education quality.
• Missouri Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA)coreOthersState accrediting association for non-public schools in Missouri. MNSAA provides accreditation ensuring educational standards are met.
• Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)coreOthersGoverning body for high school activities throughout Missouri with approximately 580 member schools. MSHSAA conducts championship-level activities in 23 activities and provides athletic schedules, district assignments, and class distinctions.
• 26 LCMS Association ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwenty-six Lutheran Church Missouri Synod congregations in Southeast Missouri serve as association churches. Each church appoints up to two members to the Board of Regents, keeps congregations informed of school happenings, and receives discounted tuition rates for member families. Includes churches in Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Perryville, Frohna, Gordonville, Sikeston, Scott City, Uniontown, Altenburg, New Wells, Tilsit, Farrar, Chaffee, Egypt Mills, Friedheim, Shawneetown, Crosstown, Longtown, and Pocahontas.
• United in Christ - FrohnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea Lutheran elementary school and association church congregation. Part of the network feeding students to Saxony Lutheran High School.
• Immanuel - PerryvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea Lutheran elementary school and association church congregation in Perryville. Feeds students to Saxony Lutheran High School.
• St. Paul - JacksoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea Lutheran congregation in Jackson with strong ties to Saxony Lutheran High School. Appointed board representative serves on Board of Regents.
• Trinity - Cape GirardeaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Lutheran congregation in Cape Girardeau. Hosted early school operations at St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Launhardt Activity Center) in 2000. Part of the founding '39ers Club' heritage.
• KFVS-12minorOthersLocal TV station in Cape Girardeau used for school closing announcements due to weather or emergencies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/saxonylutheran
• Xx.com/saxonylhs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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