Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY

What Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY does

Academy of the Holy Names (AHN) is a private Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school located in Albany, New York, operating a single campus at 1075 New Scotland Road under the sponsorship of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Founded in 1884, AHN serves students in middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12), with an organizational structure governed by a Board of Trustees and led by President Marty Kilbridge. The school is Middle States accredited and affiliated with Holy Names Education Ministries, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), and the International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS). Core instructional offerings include a Middle School Academic Program, a High School Academic Program, an Advisor Program, College Counseling, Athletics, Arts, and a range of Clubs and Activities. Technology infrastructure is conventional: a third-party myAHN student/parent portal at ahns.myschoolapp.com, a WordPress-based marketing site, and a multi-platform social presence spanning Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Bluesky.

The revenue model combines recurring tuition (the dominant stream), annual giving through the 1884 Fund, planned giving via the Legacy Society and endowments, and seasonal fee-based summer programs. Disclosed summer-program pricing ranges from $40 per athlete for a two-hour high school stunt clinic to $625 per week for the Adventure Camp (grades 6-10), with additional tiers for arts, service learning, cheer, tennis, and volleyball. Total staff-related administrative headcount is reported at 26 in firmographic inputs (likely excluding the broader teaching faculty), and no operating revenue, enrollment count, or financial statement is disclosed. Customer distribution is concentrated geographically in the Albany Capital District; the documented college placement pipeline spans institutions such as Cornell, Boston College, Fordham, Tufts, Wake Forest, Northeastern, and Union, which serves as a reputation asset supporting admissions.

Distribution and go-to-market are predominantly sales-led via campus-based enrollment: families inquire, tour, and apply through the website (Inquire/Visit/Apply flow) supplemented by Open Houses and community events. Auxiliary strategic positioning rests on a single-gender educational model emphasizing leadership development, athletics, arts, community service, and faith-based formation, with strategic plan execution, Middle States re-accreditation, and a 2026 ALLIN capital campaign as the current forward-looking initiatives.

Name

Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, NY

Legal name

Academy of the Holy Names

Website

https://ahns.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1884

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Academy of the Holy Names is a private Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in Albany, NY, serving grades 6-12 under the sponsorship of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, with tuition as the primary revenue stream and an active annual and planned-giving fundraising program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• All-girls middle school
• College preparatory high school
• Summer youth programs
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Revenue is generated primarily through tuition charges for enrolled students in middle school and high school programs.
2. Annual Giving (1884 Fund): Annual fund campaign supporting student/faculty experience, arts, athletics, student experience, academic excellence, and campus preservation.
3. Planned Giving / Endowments: Legacy Society and planned giving programs building long-term endowment resources.
4. Summer Programs: Fee-based summer programs including arts, adventure camp, service learning, and sports clinics generating seasonal revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Academy of the Holy Names is a private Catholic all-girls school offering a college preparatory education for grades 6-12, including a middle school program, a high school program, college counseling, and an advisor program. It complements core academics with athletics, arts, clubs and activities, and fee-based summer programs (Summer Arts, Adventure Camp, Service Learning Camp, and youth sports clinics).

Product overview

Academy of the Holy Names is a private Catholic all-girls K-12 school offering educational programs from middle school through high school. The institution provides a single-gender learning environment rooted in the values of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Academic offerings include Middle School and High School programs, supported by College Counseling and Advisor Program services. Beyond academics, the school offers Athletics and Arts programs, as well as Summer Programs including Summer Arts Program, Adventure Camp, Service Learning Camp, and Sports Clinics. The school operates under a mission-focused educational model emphasizing confidence, competitiveness, and compassion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Academic Program Middle school curriculum for grades 6-8 delivered in a single-gender Catholic learning environment, focused on academic excellence and preparation for high school.
• High School Academic Program High school curriculum for grades 9-12 providing college preparatory academic rigor, complemented by college counseling services.
• College Counseling Advisory and college preparation support service for high school students and families, guiding applications and placements at colleges.
• Summer Arts Program Week-long creative summer program for girls in grades 4-8 featuring music, theater, visual art, and self-expression activities ($425 per week).
• Adventure Camp Week-long outdoor adventure summer program for girls in grades 6-10 featuring experiential learning and outdoor activities ($625 per week).
• Service Learning Camp Week-long service-oriented summer program for high school students partnering with Capital District non-profit organizations for volunteer projects ($250 per week).
• AHN Summer Sports Clinics Fee-based athletic skill development clinics including cheer camps ($60-$120), tennis clinics ($120), volleyball clinics ($150), and basketball camps, taught by certified coaches.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program offering various athletic opportunities for enrolled students across middle and high school grades.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts education including drama productions and musical performances for enrolled students.

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association)minorOthersThe academy displays NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association) membership/affiliation logos on their website footer, indicating alignment with national Catholic education standards and advocacy.
• ICGS (International Coalition of Girls' Schools)minorOthersThe academy displays ICGS membership/affiliation logos on their website footer, indicating participation in the international network of girls' schools focused on advocacy and best practices sharing.
• Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel by IHGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended hotel partner for alumnae events, located at 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211.
• Renaissance Albany HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended hotel partner for alumnae events, located at 144 State St, Albany, NY 12207.
• Albany Distilling CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for alumnae weekend events.
• 2Shea CateringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for alumnae weekend events.
• Marcesco FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering provider for alumnae luncheon events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Madeira School: Independent college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in McLean, VA. Comparable single-gender model with strong STEM, athletics, arts, and college counseling programs targeting similar family demographics.
• Convent of the Sacred Heart: Network of independent Catholic all-girls schools rooted in the Society of the Sacred Heart. Operates multiple campuses nationally with shared mission and brand, making it a broader incumbent in the Catholic girls' school category.
• Miss Porter's School: Highly selective independent boarding and day school for girls in Farmington, CT. Comparable all-girls college-preparatory model with strong alumnae network and selective college placement record.
• Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart: Catholic independent all-girls school (grades 1-12) in Bethesda, MD, part of the Sacred Heart network. Comparable faith-based, single-gender, college-prep model with similar athletics, arts, and alumnae structures.
• National Cathedral School: Independent Episcopal girls' school (grades 4-12) in Washington, D.C. Comparable single-gender college-prep model with strong academic, arts, and athletics programs and active alumnae community.
• Marymount School of New York: Independent Catholic all-girls school (grades N-12) in New York City. Comparable faith-rooted, single-gender, college-preparatory model with active alumnae and advancement programs.

Direct peers

• The Albany Academy: Independent private school in Albany, NY with a parallel girls' school (Albany Academy for Girls). Competes directly for the same local families seeking private college-prep education, though it is co-ed at the upper school.
• Emma Willard School: Independent college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls located in Troy, NY (within ~15 miles of Albany). Directly competes for the same Capital District families seeking single-gender college preparatory education.
• Academy of the Holy Names (Tampa, FL): Sister school under the same Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary congregation. Same brand identity, same mission, same faith-based all-girls K-12 model, and overlapping alumnae and advancement infrastructure. The most direct peer in the network.

Regional players

• Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School: Catholic coeducational elementary and high school in Schenectady, NY. Operates in the same Capital District market as AHN and competes for the same pool of families seeking Catholic education, though it is co-ed rather than single-gender.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/ahnalbany.bsky.social
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCM1RcrUjqurUzRU9DyqMjCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AHNAlbany
• Instagraminstagram.com/ahnalbany
• TikToktiktok.com/@holynamesalb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/academy-of-the-holy-names-albany-ny

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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