St. Andrew's Sewanee School

What St. Andrew's Sewanee School does

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School is a private, non-profit, Episcopal co-educational boarding and day school operating continuously on the Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee since 1868 (in its current form since a 1981 merger of St. Andrew's School and Sewanee Academy). The institution serves approximately 210-212 students across grades 6-12, drawing from 13 U.S. states and 11 countries, with 30% of upper school students residing on campus. Its core product is college-preparatory education delivered at a 7:1 student-teacher ratio and 15-student average class size, augmented by the PEAK co-curricular program (Performance, Exploration, Athletics, Knowledge), 25 teams in 10 sports, 34 arts offerings, and a distinctive partnership with Sewanee: The University of the South that allows roughly 50% of seniors to graduate with actual college credit at no extra cost. Technology is purely operational rather than differentiating — the school runs on Orah for student whereabouts tracking, CORE (Blackbaud) for assignments, Magnus Health for medical records, SCOIR for college counseling, Clarity for financial aid, and Flywire for international payments. There is no proprietary AI/ML or platform technology.

The business model is tuition-driven recurring revenue supplemented by charitable contributions. Pricing for 2026-2027 ranges from $26,500 (day, grades 6-7) to $64,500 (7-day boarding), with a discounted $57,000 Mountain Boarding tier for Appalachian-region families and the newly accepted Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship ($7,530). Roughly 50% of students receive need-based aid totaling more than $2 million annually, indicating significant price elasticity management via internal cross-subsidization. Additional revenue streams include activity and program fees, summer camps, the 'It's Better Than Camp' overnight program, Shakerag Workshops, and a planned-giving/annual-giving fundraising program (annuities, charitable remainder trusts, bequests). The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (Federal Tax ID 62-0475694), and has no parent company or private-equity ownership.

Distribution is direct-to-family: an online application portal (plus the Standard Application Online), campus visit days, a dedicated Director of International Recruitment, and a Family Council alumni/parent network drive enrollment. Go-to-market emphasizes in-person campus visits and word-of-mouth referrals through the alumni network. Customer concentration risk is low because revenue is spread across ~210 family units; the primary concentration risk is segment mix between high-tuition boarding and lower-tuition day students rather than any single enterprise customer. The institution's growth posture is steady and modestly expansionary, evidenced by new facilities (Outdoor Adventure Center), new pricing tiers, and active faculty hiring, but constrained by residential capacity and a stable ~210-student enrollment.

Name

St. Andrew's Sewanee School

Legal name

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

Website

https://sasweb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

St. Andrew's Sewanee School is an independent, Episcopal co-educational boarding and day school serving approximately 210 students in grades 6-12 on a 550-acre Sewanee, Tennessee campus, generating revenue primarily from tuition (boarding $47,900-$64,500, day $26,500-$27,200) and charitable giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE)

Keywords

• Boarding school education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Episcopal day school
• Residential life programs
• Independent K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sewanee

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Boarding Tuition: Primary revenue stream from boarding students (5-day and 7-day options). 5-Day Boarding at $47,900, 7-Day Boarding at $64,500, 7-Day Mountain Boarding at $57,000 for 2026-2027.
2. Day Tuition: Revenue from day students attending grades 6-12. Grades 6-7 at $26,500, Grades 8-12 at $27,200 for 2026-2027.
3. Activity and Program Fees: Additional fees including 7-Day Boarding Student Activity Fee ($1,600), 5-Day Boarding Student Activity Fee ($600), Day Student Activity Fee grades 9-12 ($400), 8th Grade Trip Fee ($1,000). Optional fees include ELL Program Fee ($4,300), Transportation Fee ($2,500), International Student Medical Insurance ($2,500).
4. Planned Giving and Donations: Annual giving, Day of Giving campaigns, and planned giving programs including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, charitable gift annuities, and real estate gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's Sewanee School is an independent, co-educational Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 6-12 in Sewanee, Tennessee. The school provides a college-preparatory curriculum with 100 courses, a 7:1 student-teacher ratio, and a PEAK co-curricular program (Performance, Exploration, Athletics, Knowledge), alongside residential life for 5-day and 7-day boarding students. Distinctive offerings include a partnership with the University of the South allowing students to earn college credit at no extra cost, a 3,600-square-foot Outdoor Adventure Center, the WMTN campus radio station, and seasonal summer camp and Shakerag Workshop programs.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Sewanee School operates as a unified educational institution offering boarding and day school programs for grades 6-12. The core product is its college-preparatory education, supplemented by the PEAK co-curricular program, Learning Resources Center, and CORE parent portal for student management. Seasonal programs include Summer Day Camps, the 'It's Better Than Camp' overnight program, and Shakerag Workshops for adults. The school leverages technology platforms including CORE (Blackbaud), Orah (student tracking), SCOIR (college counseling), and Clarity (financial aid) to support operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boarding School Education (Grades 6-12) Co-ed Episcopal boarding program for grades 6-12 with 5-day and 7-day boarding options, structured residential houses of 12-28 residents with faculty house parents, supervised evening study hours, and on-site nursing and mental health support.
• Day School Education (Grades 6-12) Day tuition program for local students in grades 6-12 with full access to academic programs, PEAK activities, athletics, arts, and weekend events, with lunch provided daily.
• PEAK Program Co-curricular program with 30 programming options covering competitive interscholastic sports, non-competitive physical activities, outdoor skills, and creative pursuits, running 3:40-5:30 p.m. weekdays.
• Summer Day Camps Day camps for grades 1-8 offered in late May through June including Basketball Camp, Soccer Camp, Camp SAS, Climbing Camp, and Golf Camp.
• It's Better Than Camp (Overnight) Overnight camp for boys and girls ages 11-15 offering instruction in music, theater, farming, painting, dance, climbing, culinary arts, mountain biking, and traditional camp activities.
• Shakerag Workshops Adult visual arts studio experience conducted on the SAS campus offering workshops in various art disciplines; open to adult learners.
• Learning Resources Center Academic support services offering individual and small group help with time management, organization, study skills, plus a Writing Center, Math & Science Lab, and Student Action Plans for learning differences.
• Cumberland Scholars Program Recognition program in which certain PEAK activities fulfill Cumberland Scholars requirements, focused on outdoor and place-based learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of seniors graduate with college credit from the University of the South
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sewanee: The University of the SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep historic partnership allowing SAS students to take college courses for credit at no extra cost. Students can participate in Sewanee Symphony Orchestra and access university facilities including The Course at Sewanee, Fowler Center's Natatorium, and tennis courts. University employees qualify for tuition benefit. Campuses are connected by trail.
• EF ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 8th grade annual Washington D.C. trip providing three-day immersive experiential learning program aligned with middle school Humanities curriculum.
• The Cloud Forest School (Centro de Educación Creativa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Monteverde, Costa Rica service trip. SAS students participate in environmental and construction projects, accrue 20-25 service hours, and explore Costa Rican culture.
• Zuni Youth Enrichment ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for spring break outreach in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. Students host Spring Break Camp for elementary children and work on home construction projects.
• OrahcoreTechnology or IntegrationOrah student management system used for tracking student whereabouts, managing weekend leave requests, and weekend activity sign-ups. Web-based and iOS platform connecting parents, students, and staff.
• Flik Independent School DiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service provider offering fresh meals with salad bar, sandwich bar, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
• Shakerag WorkshopsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult visual arts studio experience offered on SAS campus, utilizing campus facilities for creative education programs.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kent School: Independent co-educational Episcopal boarding school in Kent, CT with strong college-prep and outdoor programming. Comparable size, Episcopal affiliation, and traditional boarding model.
• McCallie School: Independent boys' boarding and day school in Chattanooga, TN with strong college-preparatory curriculum and athletic programs. Closest regional peer competing for Tennessee boarding families.
• Christ School: Episcopal boarding school for boys in Arden, NC near Asheville. Strong regional peer with Episcopal affiliation, outdoor programming, and college-preparatory focus serving similar Southeast boarding market.
• Mercersburg Academy: Independent co-ed boarding school in Mercersburg, PA with college-preparatory focus and similar small-school residential culture. Comparable size and traditional boarding school model.
• Woodberry Forest School: Traditional all-boys boarding school in Madison, VA with strong college-preparatory curriculum and residential culture. Comparable traditional boarding model with similar tuition positioning.
• Asheville School: Independent co-ed boarding and day school in Asheville, NC with college-preparatory focus and similar Appalachian/mountain setting. Comparable size, residential model, and geographic market overlap.
• Baylor School: Independent co-ed day and boarding school in Chattanooga, TN with strong college-prep, athletic, and outdoor programming. Similar size and Southeast boarding market overlap.
• Webb School of Knoxville: Independent college-preparatory school in Knoxville, TN serving grades K-12. Comparable regional independent school competing for Tennessee boarding and day families.
• Episcopal High School: Episcopal-affiliated co-educational boarding school in Alexandria, VA with strong college-preparatory curriculum and 100% boarding model. Closest match on Episcopal affiliation, residential culture, and college-prep focus.

Regional players

• University School of Nashville: Independent day school in Nashville, TN serving grades K-12. Comparable academic profile but day-only model limits direct boarding competition; competes for Tennessee families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sasweb
• Instagraminstagram.com/standrewssewanee
• Xx.com/sasweb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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