Holy Sepulcher Parish

What Holy Sepulcher Parish does

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School is a nonprofit parish-affiliated PK-8 elementary school operated under the Diocese of Pittsburgh and serving families in Butler and northern Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1960 by the Bernardine Sisters of St. Francis (lay-led since 1989), it offers preschool through 8th grade on a single campus with a published 1:15 teacher-student ratio, all diocesan and state-certified faculty (most with Master's degrees), Middle States accreditation, and the 2020-2021 Cognia STEM certification. Core academic delivery combines traditional Catholic faith formation with standardized assessment (NWEA-MAP), differentiated math (First in Math, Khan Academy, McGraw-Hill), a 1:1 iPad program complemented by MacBooks, Apple TVs, and Smartboards, and a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy STEM partnership.

The school monetizes primarily through K-8 tuition priced in the $5,900-$11,700 per-family band (with stated cost to educate of $9,900 per child, supported by mandatory financial-aid applications from 2026-2027), plus a preschool program, fundraising events, Pennsylvania EITC scholarship donations, and RaiseRight scrip rebate income. Ancillary revenue streams are diversified across parish community giving, athletics, and enrichment programs (academic musicals, robotics, athletics partnerships including North Pittsburgh Ironman Football). The institution operates with 11-50 employees on a single campus and competes within a regional diocesan system of North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools.

Beyond academics, Holy Sepulcher maintains a parish school identity anchored by the Holy Sepulcher Parish community, a Parent-Teacher Group, and ongoing Catholic sacramental preparation; sales/marketing is led by a dedicated Marketing Coordinator, suggesting a growing emphasis on enrollment retention and recruitment within a competitive Western Pennsylvania K-8 market.

Name

Holy Sepulcher Parish

Legal name

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School

Website

https://holysepulcher.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School is a nonprofit PK-8 Catholic elementary school in Butler, Pennsylvania, operated under the Diocese of Pittsburgh and serving parish families from Butler and northern Allegheny Counties with faith-based academics, 1:1 iPad technology, and STEM enrichment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic K-8 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), 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 Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• Private K-8 schooling
• Faith-based preschool programs
• Catholic school tuition
• After-school extended care

Headquarters

HQ city

Butler

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for preschool through 8th grade students. Families pay tuition with discounts for multiple children enrolled. Financial aid is available through FACTS Grant & Aid application.
2. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraisers including Hornets Challenge fun run, Spring Gala, Breakfast with Santa, Craft & Vendor Fair, and Fall Back With Friends events
3. RaiseRight Scrip Program: Families earn tuition rebates by purchasing gift cards through the RaiseRight program. Rebates are applied quarterly to student accounts.
4. Donations: General donations and EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program donations from businesses that provide tuition assistance to qualifying students
5. Product Sales: Sale of custom blankets, Chick-fil-A receipt collection, Sarris Candy sales, and consignment clothing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School is a private Catholic K-8 elementary school in Butler, Pennsylvania, serving preschool through 8th grade students from Butler and Allegheny Counties. The school delivers faith-integrated academic instruction aligned with Pennsylvania State and Diocesan standards, enhanced by 1:1 iPads, MacBooks, Apple TVs, and a broad portfolio of no-cut athletics, robotics, band, and science competition programs. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition, with financial aid, donations, and community fundraisers supporting operations.

Product overview

Holy Sepulcher Catholic School is a single-site Catholic elementary school offering a comprehensive PK-8 educational program. The school provides three preschool program options (3-year-old half/full day, Pre-K full day), full-day Kindergarten, and grades 1-8 academics. Technology is integrated throughout with 1:1 student iPads, MacBooks, and Apple TVs in all classrooms. The extracurricular portfolio includes athletics (soccer, volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, cheerleading), competitive academics (PJAS science competition, Forensics, History Day, Spelling Bee), performing arts (band, choir, school musical), STEM (robotics club), and general clubs (chess, astronomy, student council, yearbook). The school also offers Extended Day after-school care. All programs are grounded in Catholic faith formation with no-cut policies for athletics and extracurricular participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program (3-Year-Old and Pre-K) Half-day and full-day preschool programs for 3 and 4-year-old children, with schedules of two, three, or five days per week. Provides age-appropriate faith-based early childhood education and kindergarten readiness in a dedicated Early Childhood Center.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten aligned with Pennsylvania State standards featuring differentiated instruction, centers-based learning, and curriculum including math, language arts, religion, science, social studies, Spanish, art, music, and physical education.
• Grades 1-8 Academic Program Rigorous academic curriculum for grades 1-8 aligned with Diocesan and State Curriculum Guidelines covering Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion, Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education. All classrooms equipped with MacBooks, Apple TVs, and 1:1 student iPads.
• Athletics Program No-cut athletic program including Soccer (fall and spring), Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Football (through Ironman), Cheer Squad, and Track & Field. Developmental teams for grades 1-4, JV for grades 5-6, and Varsity for grades 7-8.
• Robotics Program STEM-focused robotics program using Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy curriculum with LEGO Mindstorm robots. Includes classroom instruction and after-school Robotics Club for grades 6-8, with state-level competition at Hershey, PA.
• Band Program Music education program with beginner Blue Band and Advanced Gold Band. Students in grades 4-8 can participate with opportunities to audition for Diocesan Honors Band and All-Star Band.
• PJAS Science Competition Program Required science competition for grades 6-8 where students investigate a topic, conduct experiments, and deliver oral presentations. Over 70 students have won first place in state competition at Penn State over nine years.
• School Musical Program Musical theater program for grades 4-8 producing annual school musicals with roles in lead, supporting, or ensemble performances plus Stage Crew. Past productions include Aladdin Jr., Lion King Jr., Beauty and the Beast Jr., Mary Poppins, and The Wizard of Oz.
• Extended Day Program After-school care program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, available Monday-Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students can complete homework, read, and participate in activities under adult supervision.
• Clubs and Activities Program Additional extracurricular offerings including Chess Club, Forensics Club, History Day, Choir, Baton Twirling Club, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Yearbook, Astronomy Club, and Junior Achievement programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 students have won first place in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science state competition at Penn State over the past nine years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Midwestern Intermediate Unit IVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides auxiliary services to Holy Sepulcher students under Pennsylvania Act 89, including Speech and Language therapy, elementary school counseling services, and learning support. Services include screening, diagnosis, therapy, ongoing evaluations, and referrals for students in grades K-8.
• Diocese of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Sepulcher is part of North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES) in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Diocese provides curriculum guidelines, accreditation through Middle States, financial aid programs (Bishop's Education Fund), and EITC scholarship funds.
• Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll 7th & 8th graders participate in PJAS competition. Over 70 students have won first place in the state competition at Penn State over nine years. School competes at Region 9 level and advances to state and national competitions.
• Westminster CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for History Day regional competition and robotics program training. Students compete at regional level at Westminster College, and if they qualify, advance to state and national levels.
• North Pittsburgh Ironman FootballminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoly Sepulcher participates in Ironman football program for students. Contact [email protected] for program information.
• Junior Achievement (JA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJA Day brings volunteers who teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness through hands-on interactive activities to students.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides online student information system, admissions application platform, tuition payment plans, and grant & aid assessment for financial aid processing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Seton Catholic School: Catholic PK-8 school within the Diocese of Pittsburgh serving families in the northern suburbs. Closely comparable in scale, diocesan affiliation, and tuition-discount/fundraising revenue model.
• St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School: Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic PK-8 elementary school in the North Hills region, part of the same NHRCES system. Comparable in size, grade span, faith-based mission, and diocesan funding model.
• Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh: Independent Catholic PK-12 school in the Pittsburgh area offering faith-based education with strong STEM and extracurricular programming. Comparable as a regional Catholic school competing for the same family demographic.
• St. Sebastian School: Catholic PK-8 elementary school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Comparable in mission, structure, tuition model, and reliance on parish priority admissions and PTG-driven fundraising.
• St. Mary of the Assumption School: Catholic PK-8 elementary school within the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Directly comparable as a parish-affiliated Catholic grade school relying on tuition, fundraising, and EITC subsidies in the same regional market.

Others

• FACTS (FACTS Management / Renweb): Technology vendor providing the student information system, admissions application platform, tuition payment plans, and grant & aid assessment that Holy Sepulcher uses. Comparable as an enabling infrastructure provider rather than a competitor.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National trade association for Catholic schools that sets standards, advocacy, and resources used by diocesan schools including Holy Sepulcher. Comparable as the closest industry-body peer for benchmarking Catholic K-8 performance.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Pittsburgh Catholic Schools: Parent diocesan system that operates Holy Sepulcher Catholic School as part of NHRCES. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization providing accreditation, curriculum, financial aid administration (Bishop's Education Fund), and shared marketing across all diocesan elementary schools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/LXKNZBO7UuI
• Facebookfacebook.com/SKandHSparishes
• Instagraminstagram.com/holysepulcher
• Xx.com/HolySepulSchool

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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