Bishop Ready High School

What Bishop Ready High School does

Bishop Ready High School is a private Catholic college preparatory high school operating at a single campus at 707 Salisbury Road in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1961 and operating under the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, the school serves approximately its grades 9-12 student body with a faith-integrated curriculum that combines college preparatory academics with Campus Ministry-led spiritual formation, mandatory service hours, and retreat programming. Co-curricular offerings include Fall/Winter/Spring athletic programs, summer sports camps, clubs and organizations, and a College Credit Plus dual-enrollment track. The institution is supported by 59 employees including a Director of Admissions (Jennifer Gramlich), a Director of Development (Janet Hohenberger), and an Athletic Director (David Oddi, Class of '93).

The school's revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring tuition and financial aid, donations and fundraising (annual fund, endowment, planned giving, Ohio SGO Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund tax-credit donations up to $750 individual / $1,500 married), merchandise sales via an online Spirit Store operated through a Citicom Printing partnership ($200 memorial bricks, $200 theater seat plaques), and athletics-related revenue (summer camps, event tickets, Kroger Community Rewards kickbacks, and local business sponsorships). Alumni engagement — anchored by a 5,000+ graduate base — drives donor cultivation through The Ready Report newsletter, the 2001 Bishop Ready Hall of Fame, and the 2008 Wehrle Memorial Hall of Fame.

The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems: PowerSchool for student/parent records, SchooLinks for college and career guidance, FinalForms for athletic permissions, Dragonfly Athletics for scheduling, and QGIV for donations. Distribution is direct via the school's admissions office and regional referral network, with no multi-site or digital product surface beyond the Wix-hosted website and spirit store. There is no evidence of AI/ML capability, no acquired subsidiaries, no funding rounds (consistent with non-profit status), and no pending regulatory actions.

Name

Bishop Ready High School

Legal name

Bishop Ready High School

Website

https://brhs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bishop Ready High School is a private Catholic college preparatory high school in Columbus, Ohio, serving grades 9-12 with faith-integrated academics, athletics, and spiritual formation, funded primarily by tuition, donations, and alumni fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Private high school
• Youth athletics programs
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Financial Aid: Tuition-based education with financial assistance provided through the Ready Fund annual fund to support students who want to attend Bishop Ready
2. Donations and Fundraising: Annual fund donations, endowment contributions, planned giving, memorial/honor gifts, and Emmaus Road Scholarship Fund through Ohio Tax Credit Program providing dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credits for donations up to $750 (individual) or $1,500 (married)
3. Merchandise Sales: Spirit wear, signs, banners, graduation banners, and big heads sold through spirit store and Citicom Printing partnership. Memorial bricks and theater seat plaques at $200 each.
4. Athletic Programs: Summer sports camps, event tickets, and athletics sponsorships from local businesses. Kroger Community Rewards Program generates kickbacks for athletic department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bishop Ready High School is a private Catholic college preparatory high school in Columbus, Ohio that delivers grades 9-12 education combining spiritual formation, academic distinction, and social responsibility in the Catholic tradition. The school supplements its academic core with College Credit Plus coursework, competitive athletics across fall, winter, and spring sports, summer sports camps, faith life and Campus Ministry retreats with service-hour requirements, student clubs and organizations, and a Spirit Store for branded merchandise.

Product overview

Bishop Ready High School offers a single unified Catholic college-preparatory educational program that combines spiritual formation, academic excellence, and social responsibility. The school's offerings include core Catholic education with Campus Ministry and faith life programs, college preparatory academics with College Credit Plus options, athletics (Fall, Winter, Spring sports and Summer Camps), a Spirit Store for branded merchandise, and various clubs and organizations. The school also operates the Wehrle Hall of Fame recognizing alumni from the former Father Wehrle Memorial High School. The institution supports students through facilities like the Wiser Innovation Center, Cacchio Library, and Gus Flichia Guidance Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OhioHealthcoreOthersBishop Ready Athletics is under the care of OhioHealth for athlete health care services. OhioHealth provides medical support and health care coverage for student-athletes participating in the athletic program.
• KrogerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBRHS Athletics participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Shoppers can enroll and select '#82276 Bishop Ready High School Athletic Dept.' as their organization, and BRHS Athletics receives a kickback for every purchase made.
• The Catholic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEndowment fund partner through which donors may set up their own endowment or contribute to existing endowments benefiting Bishop Ready. Contact: Scott Hartman, Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer, at (614) 443-8893 x1040.
• Citicom PrintingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for spirit signs, banners, and big heads. A portion of all sales goes back to the athletic department at Bishop Ready. Orders available year-round at https://bishopready.myproductionhouse.com/.
• Emmaus Road Scholarship FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) at the Catholic Diocese of Columbus enabling donors to receive dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credits on donations up to $750 (individual) or $1,500 (married, filing jointly) designated to Bishop Ready.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• La Salle High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati, OH operated by the Christian Brothers. Comparable faith-based college-prep model with similar athletics, alumni development, and diocesan-affiliated fundraising.
• Worthington Christian Schools: Independent Christian (Protestant) college-prep school in the Columbus metro area serving K-12. Competes with Bishop Ready for faith-oriented families prioritizing rigorous college preparation.
• Bishop Watterson High School: Catholic diocesan college-prep high school in Columbus, OH operating under the same Diocese of Columbus as Bishop Ready. Competes head-to-head for admissions, athletics, and donor support.
• Columbus Academy: Independent (non-Catholic) private college-prep school serving the Columbus metro from grades pre-K through 12. Comparable to Bishop Ready on the private college-prep axis though secular in identity.
• St. Charles Preparatory School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Columbus, OH operated by the Diocese of Columbus. Directly competes with Bishop Ready for the same Columbus-area Catholic families seeking grades 9-12 education.
• St. Xavier High School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cincinnati, OH. Comparable to Bishop Ready on the Catholic college-prep model, faith integration, athletics, and alumni-network-driven development model.
• St. Ignatius College Prep: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Cleveland, OH. Comparable to Bishop Ready in Catholic identity, college-prep mission, and structured faith/retreat programming across grades 9-12.
• DeSales High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Columbus, OH. Offers the same faith-integrated college-prep model with comparable athletics and co-curricular programs, competing for the same regional feeder families.

Regional players

• Central Catholic High School (Toledo): Diocesan Catholic college-prep high school in Toledo, OH operating under the same statewide Catholic education network. Comparable institutional model though serving a separate Ohio metro rather than the Columbus market.

Others

• Catholic Educational Service Agencies: Diocesan education offices (e.g., Diocese of Columbus Office of Catholic Schools, NCEA) that provide governance, shared services, and accreditation support to schools like Bishop Ready — relevant as ecosystem-level peers and potential consolidation partners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Bishop-Ready-High-School-1178302512209070
• Instagraminstagram.com/bishopreadyhighschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bishop-ready-high-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Bishop Ready High School