Loyola Blakefield

What Loyola Blakefield does

Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school for boys in grades six through twelve, located on a 65-acre campus at 500 Chestnut Ave., Towson, Maryland. Founded in 1852 and governed independently by its own Board of Trustees as a nonprofit organization, the institution operates Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) divisions under the Ignatian 'Men for Others' formation mission. The academic offering spans a college-preparatory core curriculum plus specialized tracks — the Fischer Program (a tuition-free diversity scholarship preparing Baltimore-area students of color for the Upper School), the Ignatian Honors Program, the Certificate Program, and a Cyber Science program — alongside 17 MIAA conference sports, 55+ clubs, and performing and visual arts. Student support services include Murray Learning Services, college counseling, school counseling, health and wellness, and an Ignatian service requirement generating 1,500+ community service hours annually; outcomes include a 100% college acceptance rate for the Class of 2024 and a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The underlying technology stack is modest and consumer-facing rather than proprietary: the school uses the third-party mySchoolApp.com 'onCampus Dashboard' as its parent/student portal for grades, assignments, and communication, supported by a 1:1 student device program and a Learning Commons with digital resources. There is no public API, no AI/ML capabilities disclosed, and no proprietary platform product. Loyola has been recognized as Baltimore's Best Private School by The Baltimore Sun for three consecutive years and as a Top Workplace for 14 consecutive years.

The business model is tuition-driven and nonprofit: primary revenue comes from annual tuition billed to enrolled families (with financial aid administered through the Admissions office), supplemented by a diversified fundraising apparatus — the Loyola Fund, President's Club giving societies, recurring gift programs, and alumni giving (923 FY26 benefactors at 61% participation, with a stated goal of 1,500). Distribution is regional, centered on the Towson campus and the broader Mid-Atlantic market, with alumni engagement extending to 11+ U.S. cities through the Alumni on the Road program. The go-to-market motion is community-led: admissions inquiries flow through campus visits, the website, and referral networks, with prospective families reached via social media, community events (Dons Down the Ocean, Homecoming), and parent organizations (Mothers' Club, Fathers' Club).

Name

Loyola Blakefield

Legal name

Loyola Blakefield

Website

https://loyolablakefield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school for boys in grades 6-12, founded in 1852 and located on a 65-acre campus in Towson, Maryland. The nonprofit institution serves Mid-Atlantic families through tuition-based enrollment, Ignatian formation, 17 sports programs, and a 100% college acceptance track record.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition-based revenue from enrolled students. The school offers tuition and financial aid programs for families.
2. Loyola Fund / Annual Giving: Annual fundraising through the Loyola Fund, President's Club giving societies, and one-time or recurring donations from alumni, parents, and supporters
3. Alumni Giving Participation: FY26: 923 alumni benefactors with a goal of 1500. Recurring and one-time gifts from alumni.
4. Recurring Gift Program: Monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring donations with budget-friendly small increments throughout the year

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in grades 6 through 12, located on a 65-acre campus in Towson, Maryland. It delivers a college-preparatory academic curriculum across Middle School and Upper School divisions, alongside specialized programs (Ignatian Honors, Certificate, Cyber Science, Fischer), co-curricular athletics, performing and visual arts, and summer programs. The school operates as a nonprofit, tuition-funded institution with auxiliary annual giving, alumni donations, and parent community engagement.

Product overview

Loyola Blakefield is a Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory school offering a unified educational program spanning Middle School and Upper School divisions. The institution provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum enhanced by specialized programs including the Fischer Program (diversity scholarship initiative), Ignatian Honors Program, Cyber Science, Certificate Program, and SAT Prep. Co-curricular offerings include comprehensive Performing & Visual Arts programs, a 17-sport Athletics program, over 55 Clubs & Activities, and Summer Programs. The school operates an onCampus Dashboard (via mySchoolApp.com) serving as the primary digital portal for academic records, communications, and community resources. The institution is located on a 65-acre campus in Towson, MD, serving as the foundational educational product from which all academic, athletic, and co-curricular offerings derive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jesuit College Preparatory Education (Middle School & Upper School) A Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory program forming men of integrity who serve with and for others, encompassing Middle School and Upper School divisions with a rigorous academic curriculum aligned with Ignatian values. For families seeking college preparatory Jesuit education for their sons in grades 6-12.
• Cyber Science Program A specialized academic program focused on cybersecurity education and technology studies, offered within the school's science curriculum.
• Fischer Program A tuition-free diversity program providing academic preparation and support for middle school students of color from Baltimore City and County, designed to prepare them for Loyola's college preparatory Upper School curriculum.
• Ignatian Honors Program An advanced academic track within the college preparatory curriculum, offering enriched coursework and recognition for high-achieving students.
• Certificate Program A specialized credential program allowing students to pursue focused study in specific academic areas beyond the standard curriculum.
• Performing & Visual Arts Programs Comprehensive arts education including visual arts, performing arts, The Blakefield Players theater group, and speech and debate, inviting creative expression across multiple disciplines.
• Athletics Program A 17-sport athletics program competing in MIAA conference, including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, swimming, wrestling, tennis, and more, with facilities such as Hargaden and Connor Fields.
• Summer Programs Seasonal programming for students including academic enrichment, athletic camps, and recreational activities during summer break.
• onCampus Dashboard (Parent/Student Portal) A web-based portal for parents and students to view grades, assignments, course schedules, daily bulletins, announcements, and communicate with faculty, accessible via mySchoolApp.com platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Saltwater 75minorOthers · 18 July 2026Saltwater 75, owned by Loyola Parent Chris Reda P '21, hosts the annual 'Dons Down the Ocean' summer gathering event in Ocean City, MD. This venue partnership supports alumni and family community engagement.
• PCs for PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit technology organization that provides computers to underserved communities. Partner Wesley Wood '88 facilitated laptop donations to the Fischer Program, supporting students with technology access.
• Franciscan Center of BaltimoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Attire 4 Hire clothing drive partnership providing men's business attire for those in need through the Attire 4 Hire Program
• Dress for Success Greater BaltimoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Attire 4 Hire clothing drive partnership providing women's business attire for career development
• First Fruits FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFall Day of Service partnership where alumni and families harvest vegetables for food banks across Maryland
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Alumni Blood Drive partnership held on campus in the Four-Court Gym
• Baltimore OriolesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual 'Night at the Yard' community event at Camden Yards celebrating Loyola Blakefield community with special recognition and branded merchandise
• Jesuit Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Jesuit schools network providing educational resources and Ignatian formation support
• AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland Schools)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in regional independent schools association for accreditation and educational standards

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McDonogh School: Independent, co-educational college preparatory day school in Owings Mills, MD (greater Baltimore). Competes with Loyola Blakefield for the same regional private-school families and recruits into the same selective colleges.
• Gilman School: Independent, all-boys college preparatory day school in Baltimore, MD serving grades pre-K through 12. Closest non-Jesuit competitor to Loyola Blakefield in the Baltimore private boys' school market, competing for the same tuition-paying families.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Catholic, Jesuit, all-boys college preparatory school in Phoenix, AZ. Comparable Jesuit college-prep institution with parallel Ignatian formation, athletic programs, and college-counseling services for grades 9-12.
• Gonzaga College High School: Catholic, Jesuit, all-boys college preparatory school in Washington, DC. Operates under the same Jesuit educational tradition and competes for Jesuit-identity college-prep families in the broader Mid-Atlantic corridor.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Catholic, Jesuit, all-boys college preparatory boarding and day school in Bethesda, MD. The flagship Jesuit college-prep in the Mid-Atlantic region and a direct peer to Loyola Blakefield along mission, tradition, and curriculum.
• Fordham Preparatory School: Catholic, Jesuit, all-boys college preparatory school in the Bronx, NY. Operates under the same Jesuit tradition and curriculum model as Loyola Blakefield, with similar athletics and college-prep programs.
• Calvert Hall College: Catholic, Jesuit, all-boys college preparatory high school in Towson/Baltimore, MD. Directly comparable to Loyola Blakefield as a fellow Jesuit brothers' school serving grades 9-12 in the same Mid-Atlantic market with the same MIAA athletic conference.
• Saint Ignatius College Prep: Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school in Chicago, IL. A fellow Jesuit prep school with similar 'Men for Others' formation language, comparable college-prep curriculum, and Jesuit Schools Network affiliation.

Regional players

• Mount Saint Joseph High School: Catholic, all-boys college preparatory school in Baltimore, MD operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Competes with Loyola Blakefield for Catholic boys' school families in the Baltimore area via the same MIAA conference.
• Archbishop Spalding High School: Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school in Severn, MD. A direct regional competitor to Loyola Blakefield for Catholic families in the Baltimore-Annapolis corridor, though co-ed and under Archdiocese of Baltimore rather than Jesuit sponsorship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/loyoladons
• YouTubeyoutube.com/loyolablakefield1852
• Facebookfacebook.com/loyolablakefield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/loyola-blakefield
• Instagraminstagram.com/loyolablakefield

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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