Martin Luther High School

What Martin Luther High School does

Martin-Luther-Gymnasium Frankenberg/Sa. is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) located at Lutherplatz 1, 09669 Frankenberg/Sa. in Saxony, Germany, operating as a Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (legal entity under public law) under the Schulträgerschaft of the Stadt Frankenberg/Sa. (City of Frankenberg). The school serves approximately 711 students across grades 5-12, organized into Sekundarstufe 1 (SEK1, grades 5-10, 544 students) and Sekundarstufe 2 (SEK2, grades 11-12, 138 students), supported by 60 teachers in a six-department structure covering mathematics/natural sciences, German/arts, languages, social sciences, and student counseling. Founded in 1992 through the transformation of the prior Otto-Grotewohl-Oberschule, the school offers a comprehensive academic program preparing students for the Abitur university entrance qualification, with Leistungskurse (advanced courses) in German, Mathematics, English, Physics, Biology, and History, and a multilingual track including English (grade 5), French/Russian/Latin (grade 6), and Spanish (grade 8).

The school's core educational products include the Bläserklasse (wind instrument classes for grades 5-6), 24 Ganztagesangebote (GTA) extracurricular offerings spanning sports, arts, music, journalism, and community service, the MLG-Thesen student newspaper, Kinder Gymi preparation for 4th graders, and the Erasmus+ international exchange program with partner schools in Poland, France, Spain, Romania, and Finland (accredited since 2020). The institution operates a digital infrastructure stack comprising LernSax (learning management system), fobizz (AI literacy platform, recognized as 'fobizz Schule 2025/26'), stundenplan24 (scheduling), and homeinfopoint (grade portal). Student support services include Berufsberatung (career counseling), Berufswahlpass (career portfolio), and Betriebspraktikum (work experience for grade 10).

The school is publicly funded through the municipal budget and Free State of Saxony with no tuition charged. The Förderverein des Martin-Luther-Gymnasiums Frankenberg/Sa. e.V. operates as a separate registered non-profit providing supplementary financial support through membership dues (12 EUR adults, 3-6 EUR students, 30 EUR legal entities) and donations, with 91 members as of January 2023. Catering is outsourced to Vielfalt-Menü, paid directly by parents. The school has won multiple recognitions in 2026 including 1st place at the Sächsischer Jugendjournalismuspreis, 'Beste Schule Sachsens' self-designation, fobizz Schule 2025/26, and JtfO Landesfinale Volleyball.

Name

Martin Luther High School

Legal name

Martin-Luther-Gymnasium Frankenberg/Sa.

Website

https://gymnasium-frankenberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Martin-Luther-Gymnasium Frankenberg/Sa. is a public Gymnasium in Saxony, Germany, serving 711 students in grades 5-12 with 60 teachers, funded by the City of Frankenberg and the Free State of Saxony, preparing students for the Abitur university entrance qualification through academic, multilingual, and extracurricular programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical Education K–12 Schools (EDAJABAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education services
• Gymnasium academic programs
• Extracurricular activities
• International student exchanges
• Career counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankenberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public gymnasium (Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts) in Saxony, Germany, funded by the city of Frankenberg/Sa. as the Schulträger. The city provides operational funding including building maintenance, staff salaries, and educational resources through public budget allocations.
2. Förderverein Membership Dues and Donations: The supporting association raises funds through annual membership dues (minimum 12 EUR for natural persons, 30 EUR for legal entities, 3-6 EUR for students/students) and donations. In 2022, the Förderverein received 750 EUR in donations and 900 EUR in advertising revenue. The Förderverein uses these funds to support school projects, award top Abitur students with gift certificates, and fund the school chronicle and student planners.
3. Catering Services Contract: School meals are organized through an external catering company 'Vielfalt-Menü', which provides meal services to students. This is a contracted service relationship rather than direct revenue to the school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Martin-Luther-Gymnasium Frankenberg/Sa. is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) that delivers university-preparatory education for grades 5-12, leading to the Abitur qualification. The school provides core academic instruction across mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, languages (English, French, Russian, Latin, Spanish), and the arts, supplemented by a Bläserklasse wind instrument program in grades 5-6, 24 structured GTA extracurricular offerings, the Erasmus+ international exchange program, and career guidance services including work-experience placement.

Product overview

Martin-Luther-Gymnasium Frankenberg/Sa. is a public secondary school (Gymnasium) serving grades 5-12 with approximately 711 students and 60 teachers. The institution offers a comprehensive educational program built around its core academic curriculum, complemented by specialized programs including the Bläserklasse (wind instrument program for grades 5-6) and 24 GTA (Ganztagesangebote) extracurricular offerings spanning sports, arts, music, journalism, and community service. The school operates the MLG-Thesen student newspaper (award-winning 2026 Sächsischer Jugendjournalismuspreis), participates in the EU-funded Erasmus+ exchange program with partner schools across Europe, and provides student counseling services including career guidance and work experience placement. A parent-supported Förderverein provides additional financial resources for student programs and school improvements. The school building at Lutherplatz 1, constructed in 1871, houses 35 classrooms and specialized labs for chemistry, physics, biology, music, art, and computer science, along with a cafeteria ('Strandcafe') and multiple gymnasiums.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gymnasium Academic Curriculum (Grades 5-12)
• Bläserklasse (Wind Instrument Class Program)
• GTA (Ganztagesangebote) Extracurricular Program
• MLG-Thesen Student Newspaper
• Student Counseling and Career Guidance Services
• Erasmus+ International Exchange Program
• Kinder Gymi Preparation Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 711 students served across SEK1 (544) and SEK2 (138)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Förderverein des Martin-Luther-Gymnasiums Frankenberg/Sa. e. V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe supporting association (Förderverein) is the school's primary external partner for financial support and community engagement. Established with a constitution defining its purpose as providing financial resources from membership fees, donations, and subsidies to promote teaching, scientific education, and student welfare. The Förderverein funds school projects, awards top Abitur graduates with gift certificates, supports the school chronicle, and manages funds for the Abitur ball. It had 91 members as of January 2023 and is registered at Amtsgericht Hainichen.
• Publiczna Szkoła Podstawowa nr 5 im. Bolka I Świdnickiego w Strzelinie (Poland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school maintains an ongoing class 6 student exchange with the Polish elementary school in Strzelin, running for several years as part of the Erasmus+ program. The exchange includes cultural visits, joint school activities, family stays, and historical/cultural excursions. German and Polish students participate together in activities including Polish folk dance performances on the town market square, visits to Wrocław, and a granite mine tour. The exchange has included participation from Polish and German ministers of education.
• TU Bergakademie FreibergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partnership agreement (Patenschaftsvertrag) was signed in 2005 between the school and TU Bergakademie Freiberg for scientific cooperation and educational support.
• Vielfalt-MenüminorOthersThe school outsources its catering services to Vielfalt-Menü, a meal service provider. The company organizes and delivers school meals to students. Parents sign up through Vielfalt-Menü's system for their children's meal plans.
• European Schools Network (via Erasmus+)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school has conducted student and teacher mobility exchanges with schools in Spain, Romania, France, Poland, and Finland through its Erasmus+ accreditation (since 2020). Teacher training mobilities have been conducted in Scotland, Croatia, Iceland, Austria, Ireland, Malta, Greece, Finland, and France (Nice).
• Stadt Frankenberg/Sa. (City of Frankenberg)coreOthersThe city of Frankenberg/Sa. is the Schulträger (school authority/sponsor) responsible for maintaining and funding the school. Mayor Oliver Gerstner leads the relevant department (Bürgermeister Oliver Gerstner, Markt 15, 09669 Frankenberg). The city provides operational funding, building maintenance, and administrative oversight. The school is a Körperschaft des Öffentlichen Rechts.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia Education: Premium international school group with multiple European campuses. Comparable as a differentiated school operator offering international programs, advanced curricula, and extracurricular enrichment for K-12 students.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 private school operator with a presence in Germany. Comparable as a premium school operator offering differentiated curricula, international exchange, and extracurricular breadth, though at a much larger scale and global footprint.
• Cognita Schools: Global school operator running private and international schools across Europe. Comparable as a multi-school operator focused on differentiated education programs and international mobility for K-12 students.

Direct peers

• Helene-Lange-Schule: German public Gymnasium with strong academic and extracurricular programs. Comparable as a German public secondary school offering differentiated tracks and enrichment programs.
• Strothoff International School: Private German school offering bilingual and international education. Comparable as a German private secondary school targeting families seeking differentiated curriculum and international exposure.
• Goethe-Gymnasium: German public Gymnasium with traditional academic curriculum. Comparable as a German public secondary school with classic liberal arts curriculum and Abitur preparation.
• Phorms Education: Private bilingual school operator in Germany operating multiple campuses. Comparable as a German secondary school operator targeting regional families with differentiated curricula and extracurricular programs, though operating for-profit versus the public MLG model.

Regional players

• International School of Düsseldorf: International school in Germany offering IB and international curricula. Comparable as a Germany-based secondary school with international programs and differentiated offerings.
• Munich International School: International school in Germany serving a regional expat and local family base. Comparable as a German secondary school combining academic rigor with international education programs.
• Berlin Metropolitan School: International school in Germany offering IB and secondary education. Comparable as a differentiated German school with international exchange orientation and multilingual curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MLGFrankenberg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/martin-luther-gymnasium

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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