Salesianum School

What Salesianum School does

Salesianum School is an independent Catholic college-preparatory secondary school for young men in grades 9-12, founded in 1903 by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales and headquartered at 1801 N. Broom Street in Wilmington, Delaware. The school enrolls approximately 980 students drawn primarily from Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northeastern Maryland, supported by 68 full-time faculty members and 7 school counselors delivering an average class size of 18. The core academic product is a 195-course curriculum anchored by 20 Advanced Placement courses and the AP Capstone Program; the school draws over 200 college admissions representatives annually and reports a 96% matriculation rate into students' top-3 college choices, with Class-of-2025 graduates earning over $16 million in merit scholarships averaging $186,356 per student.

Revenue is generated through a mix of tuition and fees, charitable contributions across tiered annual giving programs, co-ed summer programming (Summer EDGE sports camps priced $150-$300 and academic courses priced $700-$1,400, plus the $1,500 Inspirit AI program), and facility rentals via a public/private stadium partnership with the City of Wilmington. The institution differentiates itself through an all-boys instructional model, a Salesian spirituality–rooted whole-person education (House System, BRIDGE service trips across domestic and international locations, retreats, Salesian Wellness Center), and championship athletics (196+ state titles). Recent capital investments include the $16M Abessinio Stadium (opened 2020) and the $19M Fusco Fields complex (opened November 2024). The school holds Middle States accreditation, Praesidium child-safety accreditation, and the RAIL endorsement in AI Literacy, Safety, and Ethics, making it the only school in Delaware with the latter credential.

Name

Salesianum School

Legal name

Salesianum School

Website

https://salesianum.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Salesianum School is an independent Catholic college-preparatory secondary school for approximately 980 young men in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 1903 by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, offering a 195-course curriculum, 20 AP courses, championship athletics, and co-ed summer programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• All-boys private school
• Summer academic enrichment
• Youth athletic camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition, scholarships, and financial aid programs including the Byrne Scholars Program. Class of 2025 earned over $16 million in scholarships averaging $186,356 per student.
2. Annual Giving and Charitable Contributions: Donations through various giving levels (DeSales Partners $5,000+, 1903 Society $1,000-$4,999, 8th & West $251-$999, Club Jug $1-$250), stock gifts, matching gifts, corporate and foundation partnerships, and bequests.
3. Summer Programs Revenue: Summer EDGE programs including sports camps ($150-$300), academic courses ($550-$1,400), and Inspirit AI ($1,500) generating revenue from co-ed participants ages 5-17.
4. Facility Rentals and Events: Abessinio Stadium and Fusco Fields generate revenue through event scheduling, community use fees, and public/private partnerships for stadium operations with the City of Wilmington.
5. Stadium and Athletic Facility Partnerships: Naming rights and major gifts from donors like the Abessinio family ($16M gift) and Anthony N. Fusco ($19M Fusco Fields project) support capital projects and endowment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Salesianum School is an independent Catholic secondary school delivering college preparatory education for young men in grades 9-12, located in Wilmington, Delaware. The school offers a 195-course curriculum with 20 AP courses and the AP Capstone Program, supplemented by Summer EDGE academic programs, co-ed sports camps, and the Inspirit AI summer enrichment program. Beyond academics, it operates extensive athletics, retreats, service programs, college counseling, and wellness services rooted in Salesian spirituality.

Product overview

Salesianum School is an independent Catholic secondary school offering a unified college preparatory educational program. The school's core offering is its academic curriculum featuring 195 courses including 20 AP courses and the AP Capstone Program. Supplementing the core program are Summer EDGE programs (academic courses and sports camps for grades 5-17) and the Inspirit AI summer enrichment program. The school provides whole-person education integrating academics, athletics, arts, spirituality, and wellness across its campus in Wilmington, Delaware.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Curriculum Rigorous college preparatory program with 195 courses, 20 AP courses, and the AP Capstone Program, designed to prepare enrolled male students in grades 9-12 for college-level study and academic success.
• Summer EDGE Academic Programs Summer academic courses for students in grades 5-12 including full-credit courses ($1,400 for 20 sessions), half-credit courses ($700 for 10 sessions), SAT prep, and enrichment workshops ($325-$550).
• Summer EDGE Sports Camps Co-ed sports camps for ages 5-17 led by Salesianum faculty and coaches, covering baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, mountain biking, wrestling, rugby, soccer, volleyball, and track & field at first-class facilities; prices range from $150 to $300.
• Inspirit AI Summer Program A 10-session, 30-hour artificial intelligence enrichment program developed by Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League graduates, introducing high school students to AI fundamentals including machine learning and computer vision through hands-on coding labs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates accepted into top three college choices
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments5 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• KYW Newsradio / Temple University's Klein College of Media and CommunicationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesianum participates in the KYW Newsradio Newstudies Program, a nationally respected broadcast journalism initiative sponsored by Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication. The program provides students hands-on experience in reporting, news writing, editing, journalistic ethics, and interviewing skills. Students produce original news reports broadcast on KYW Newsradio.
• City of WilmingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique public/private stadium partnership with the City of Wilmington for Abessinio Stadium operations. The partnership allows Salesianum to continue supporting the community for generations while maintaining the stadium as a venue for high school competitions, youth leagues, and community gatherings.
• Padua Academy and Ursuline AcademiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Padua and Ursuline Academies for Salsthon, an annual fundraiser for charity that has raised $2 million in the past decade. Also collaboration on marching band with musicians from these academies.
• Inspirit AI (Stanford, MIT, Ivy League graduates)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInspirit AI is a cutting-edge summer enrichment program developed by Stanford, MIT, and Ivy League graduates. The 10-session, 30-hour course introduces high school students to AI fundamentals through engaging lectures, real-world datasets, and hands-on coding labs.
• Nativity Preparatory SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreshmen at Salesianum volunteer weekly after-school tutoring at Nativity Preparatory School, helping students with homework, projects, and test preparation as part of the service curriculum.
• St. Patrick's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with St. Patrick's Center, a nonprofit providing social, physical, and emotional support to seniors, families facing hardship, and vulnerable community members. Salesianum hosts Quintus House Food Drive and Kenney House Turkey Drive, and seniors volunteer during service internship.
• Unlocke the LightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnlocke the Light made possible Sean's Room in the Hynansky Wellness Center, an informal gathering space for peer counseling, group meetings, and wellness efforts supporting emotional health.
• Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesianum earned the RAIL (Responsible AI in Learning) Endorsement from Middle States Association, recognizing integration of AI responsibly and ethically across academics, policies, governance, and culture. Only school in Delaware with this endorsement.
• 200+ College and University Admissions OfficescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 200 college admissions representatives visit Salesianum annually to assist students in finding the right college match. Partner institutions include MIT, Dartmouth, Brown, Georgetown, and many more.
• Oblates of St. Francis de SalesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding religious order of Salesianum School. Founded the school in 1903 and continue to staff it with Oblate priests and brothers. Through Oblate connections, students gain access to international BRIDGE trip destinations including El Salvador.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Wilmington Friends School: Quaker co-ed independent K-12 school in Wilmington, Delaware. Local market competitor for college-prep families, with overlapping geographic draw and comparable size, though distinct religious/values framework.
• Tower Hill School: Independent (non-sectarian) co-ed pre-K-12 day school in Wilmington, Delaware. Most direct local competitor for academically-oriented families in the Wilmington market; competes on college placement outcomes and extracurricular breadth despite not being Catholic.
• Archmere Academy: Roman Catholic co-ed college preparatory school in Claymont, Delaware (about 10 miles from Salesianum). Operates in the same local market and competes for many of the same Mid-Atlantic Catholic families, though with co-ed enrollment and broader grade range.
• Tatnall School: Independent co-ed pre-K-12 college preparatory day school in Wilmington, Delaware. Competes with Salesianum for college-bound families in the same primary market, particularly for high school-aged students seeking elite college placement.

Direct peers

• Saint Joseph's Preparatory School: Jesuit all-boys Catholic college preparatory school in Philadelphia serving approximately 900 students. Direct competitor in the Mid-Atlantic Catholic college-prep market, similar size, similar tuition band, similar college placement metrics, similar athletic profile.
• La Salle College High School: Catholic all-boys college preparatory school in Wyndmoor, PA (suburban Philadelphia) operated by the Christian Brothers. Direct competitor for Delaware Valley Catholic families; comparable enrollment scale, academic profile, and athletic prominence.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Jesuit all-boys Catholic college preparatory boarding and day school in North Bethesda, Maryland. Geographic peer for Mid-Atlantic families and structural peer as elite Jesuit college-prep, with comparable college placement metrics and boarding optionality.
• Christian Brothers Academy: Catholic all-boys college preparatory school in Lincroft, NJ, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Direct peer in single-sex Catholic college-prep education with overlapping New Jersey/Mid-Atlantic draw and similar athletic and academic positioning.
• Malvern Preparatory School: Augustinian Catholic all-boys college preparatory school in Malvern, PA. Direct peer for college-bound families in the Philadelphia suburbs; similar AP curriculum depth, athletic program scale, and tuition positioning.
• Regis High School: Catholic Jesuit all-boys college preparatory school in New York City. Nationally prominent peer for the all-boys Catholic college-prep model, with similar AP rigor, athletic strength, and a tuition-free model that contrasts with Salesianum's tuition structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Salesianum
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@salesianumschool9337
• Facebookfacebook.com/Salesianum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/salesianum-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/salesianumschool

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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