Saint Stanislaus

What Saint Stanislaus does

Saint Stanislaus is a private Catholic day and boarding school for boys in grades 7-12, founded in 1854 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart on a 42-acre campus in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, 58 miles from New Orleans. It is the oldest continually operating educational institution of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in the world, enrolling 320 students with an 85% day / 15% boarding / 5% international mix and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school delivers a college-preparatory curriculum built around 26 Honors and AP courses, signature specialized programs in Marine Science (using the Gulf Coast as a living lab with NOAA, University of Mississippi, and Sea Grant partnerships) and Aviation (X-Plane 12 simulator with Garmin G1000/GNS 530), plus 14 varsity sports and 19+ student clubs; outcomes include a 99% college acceptance rate (Class of 2024), mean composite ACT of 24, and 96%+ of graduates attending college.

The business model is tuition-driven with philanthropic supplementation. Published 2026-27 annual tuition is $9,200 for day students and $17,100-$24,800 for boarding students, plus mandatory technology ($850-$1,200), boarding ($3,500-$5,500), and meal ($1,200-$1,750) fees. Tuition covers approximately 70% of the true cost of education, with the gap closed through annual giving, planned giving, bequests, endowments, and the Society of 1854 major-gift program administered via SSC Progression Corporation (EIN 64-0317258). More than 20% of students receive financial aid, with 93%+ of demonstrated need met. Distribution is admissions-driven via campus tours, faculty interviews, SEO inquiry forms, and dedicated day/boarding/international application tracks; ancillary revenue comes from Rock Camps and Camp Stanislaus summer youth programs in sports and STEM. Customer segments are highly diversified across local Mississippi Gulf Coast day students, U.S. boarding students, and international boarding students from 13+ countries, with no enterprise concentration risk.

Name

Saint Stanislaus

Legal name

Saint Stanislaus

Website

https://ststan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Saint Stanislaus is a private Catholic day and boarding school for boys in grades 7-12, founded in 1854 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serving 320 students with a 9:1 faculty ratio, signature marine science and aviation programs, and a 99% college acceptance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bay St. Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for day and boarding students, with additional fees for technology, meals, and activities
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving, planned giving, bequests, stock donations, and matching gift programs from parents, alumni, and friends. EIN 64-0317258 for tax-deductible contributions
3. Summer Camps and Programs: Camp Stanislaus and Rock Camps (baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, robotics, marine science) generating additional revenue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saint Stanislaus is a Catholic, all-boys day and boarding school for grades 7-12 located on a 42-acre Gulf Coast campus in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. It delivers a college-preparatory academic program with 26 Honors/AP courses, signature electives in Aviation and Marine Science, structured boarding in Aurelian Hall, 14 varsity sports, and youth summer camps (Rock Camps). The school charges recurring tuition plus supplementary fees and supplements revenue with tax-deductible donations processed through SSC Progression Corporation (EIN 64-0317258).

Product overview

Saint Stanislaus is a Catholic boarding and day school for young men in grades 7-12, founded in 1854 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart. The institution operates as a unified educational offering centered on college-preparatory academics supplemented by specialized signature programs (Aviation Program, Marine Science Program), residential boarding in Aurelian Hall, and extensive co-curricular activities including 14 varsity sports and 19+ student clubs. The school utilizes technology-enhanced instruction through its STEM Lab and Taylor Media Center library with database subscriptions. Summer programs include Rock Camps offering sports and STEM activities for youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior High Program (Grades 7-8) Middle school program for grades 7-8 that builds strong academic foundations and study habits in a structured, supportive environment, preparing students for high school rigor with emphasis on self-awareness, responsibility, and disciplined learning.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school curriculum with Honors and AP courses, specialized programs, and elective offerings across English, foreign languages, mathematics, science, and social studies for grades 9-12.
• Boarding Program (Aurelian Hall) Faith-based boarding school experience in Aurelian Hall with age-based wings, 24/7 adult supervision, structured daily routines, supervised study periods, and character formation in a Catholic environment. Options include 5-day and 7-day boarding for grades 7-12.
• Aviation Program Two-semester comprehensive aviation program for grades 10-12 using X-Plane 12 flight simulator and Garmin G1000/GNS 530 navigation suite to prepare students for the FAA written test and pilot certification, with practical flight training channeled through Apollo Flight School and Gulf Coast Aviation Flight School.
• Marine Science Program High school marine science elective utilizing the Gulf Coast as a living lab with hands-on fieldwork including oyster gardening, water quality monitoring, phytoplankton studies, and nurdle patrol research, with data submissions to NOAA and active participation in the Mississippi Oyster Gardening Program.
• Rock Camps (Summer Camps) Summer camps offering sports instruction in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, and special-interest activities in robotics and marine science for boys and girls of all ages (age 6+) on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% college acceptance rate (Class of 2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of MississippicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for oyster toxicology research as part of Mississippi Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence (MBRACE) grant. Marine science students conduct experiments analyzing oyster response to environmental stressors in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Mississippi Oyster Gardening Program (MSOGP) through Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for oyster restoration and reef building in regional waters.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine science students submit water quality data, phytoplankton counts, and marine debris totals to NOAA. Participates in Bay-Watershed Education Training Program (B-WET).
• Nurdle Patrol / Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research ReservecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive partner since 2018 in citizen science program collecting and submitting microplastic (nurdle) data from local beaches. Students present findings at scientific conferences.
• Mississippi State University Extension ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Stanislaus serves as Hancock County Coordinator for Mississippi Coastal Cleanup 2020.
• University of Southern MississippiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship including the University of Southern Mississippi School of Ocean Science and Engineering for marine research opportunities.
• Naval Research Lab (NRL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast partnership for water quality monitoring using OSKIT_AEC app and SeaPerch ROV build program.
• E/V NautilusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine Science Program Director Letha Boudreaux served as guest on board during 2016 Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary expedition.
• Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) MississippiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpeckled trout monitoring program in conjunction with Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR).
• Apollo Flight SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal flight school partner for aviation students at Million Air, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport, MS.
• Gulf Coast Aviation Flight SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal flight school partner at Stennis International Airport, Kiln, MS for aviation program student advancement.
• Biloxi ShuckersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinor league baseball team hosting one-day baseball camps at Keesler Federal Park for youth development.
• Brothers of the Sacred HeartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order (est. 1821) providing charism and educational philosophy. Saint Stanislaus is the oldest continually operating institution of the Brothers in the world (since 1854).
• Our Lady AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll-girls Catholic school adjacent to campus for joint social events, athletics, homecoming, and school traditions including cheerleading program.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school with boarding-adjacent programs, distinguished STEM and signature elective offerings, and a comparable scale and tuition band.
• St. Joseph High School (Metuchen, NJ): Catholic all-boys college-prep secondary school that similarly combines rigorous academics with extensive athletics and faith formation, serving as a close analog in mission and product mix.
• Brother Martin High School: Catholic, all-boys high school in New Orleans operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart — the same religious order that founded Saint Stanislaus — sharing the charism, mission, and demographic focus on Gulf South Catholic families.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Catholic all-boys boarding school offering college-prep academics, signature co-curriculars, and a national/international draw — directly comparable on boarding, faith formation, and residential program structure.
• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school operating at a similar scale with comparable college outcomes, signature programs, and athletic prominence in its region.
• Cathedral High School (Indianapolis): Catholic, all-boys college-preparatory school with a similarly structured mission of faith formation, college readiness, and competitive athletics — directly comparable in product offering and target family profile.
• Salpointe Catholic High School: Catholic co-institutional college-prep school with comparable size, faith-based identity, and college-readiness outcomes, sharing similar reliance on tuition, donations, and an active advancement program.

Broad incumbents

• Woodberry Forest School: All-boys boarding school with a comparable 9:1-class-size ethos and college-prep mission, though secular; useful comp for boarding operations, tuition benchmarks, and family demand patterns.
• Lawrenceville School: Larger, established co-educational boarding school that competes for the same upper-tier boarding families nationally; relevant for tuition benchmarks and demand signaling, though at much greater scale and secular orientation.

Others

• Our Lady Academy: All-girls Catholic school adjacent to the Saint Stanislaus campus that shares local market dynamics, faith tradition, and operates joint social, athletic, and homecoming activities — a complementary ecosystem peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StanislausRocks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StanislausRocks
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaintStanislausRocks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rockachaws
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintstanislaus

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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