What Berks Catholic High School does

Berks Catholic High School is a private, non-profit Catholic secondary school serving grades 9-12, located at 955 E. Wyomissing Boulevard in Reading, Pennsylvania, and operating under the Diocese of Allentown. Founded in 2011 through the merger of Central Catholic High School and Holy Name High School and formally incorporated as Berks Catholic High School, Inc. in 2013, the school serves an estimated 500-600 students with approximately 57-58 faculty and staff. Its core offering is a Christ-centered college-preparatory academic program anchored on four pillars (God, Family, Academics, Fun), featuring 21 AP courses, over 100 course offerings, and dual enrollment options, supplemented by a four-year personalized College & Career Counseling program with 40+ university partnerships offering guaranteed merit-based scholarships. Auxiliary programs include the Aquinas Learning Support Program (ALSP) for students with learning disabilities, a 21+ varsity athletics program, Campus Ministry with retreats and service requirements (35 hours across four years), clubs and organizations, and an International Student Program.

The school's revenue model is a tiered subscription: tuition ranges from $7,700 (Vo-Tech 2nd student) to $10,100 (1st student) plus $775 in base fees, with international students charged $15,000, augmented by technology ($375), activity ($100), registration ($300), and graduation ($200) fees. Tuition payment plans are administered through Simple Tuition Solutions (semi-annual $15, quarterly $30, 10-month $45; 2% discount for annual pay-in-full). A secondary revenue layer includes the Annual Fund, Angel Scholarship Program, Berks Catholic Endowment, EITC/OSTC Pennsylvania tax-credit scholarship programs, planned gifts, stock donations, matching gifts, and advertising/sponsorship.

Go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via campus visits, shadow programs (October-April), application process, and community outreach, with a structured partner-school pipeline through six K-8 feeders in the Diocese of Allentown and international recruitment via four approved agencies. The technology stack is third-party vendor-based — Canvas LMS, Microsoft authentication, PaySchools Central, Nutrislice, PlanetHS, Scoir, Naviance, and Mobile Serve — with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities or developed technology IP. Compliance is maintained across CIPA, COPPA, FERPA, and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.

Name

Berks Catholic High School

Legal name

Berks Catholic High School, Inc.

Website

https://berkscatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berks Catholic High School is a private, non-profit Catholic secondary school in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a Christ-centered college-preparatory curriculum, 40+ college partnership network, and a tiered tuition model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory school
• Private high school
• Faith-based education
• College counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Multiple pricing tiers based on family size (1st, 2nd, 3rd student) and student type (regular, Vo-Tech, international). Financial aid and scholarships available.
2. Fees: Registration fees ($300 new students), course selection fees ($300 returning students), activity fees ($100), technology fees ($375), graduation fees ($200).
3. Donations and Fundraising: Annual Fund, Angel Scholarship Program, Berks Catholic Endowment, EITC/OSTC programs, planned gifts, stock donations, matching gifts, advertising/sponsorship opportunities.
4. Payment Plan Services: Simple Tuition Solutions payment plan options with fees: Semi-annual ($15), Quarterly ($30), 10 monthly ($45). 2% discount for annual pay-in-full.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Berks Catholic High School delivers a Christ-centered Catholic secondary education for grades 9-12, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum of 100+ courses including 21 AP courses and dual enrollment options, supplemented by the Canvas LMS platform, four-year personalized College & Career Counseling with 40+ university partnerships guaranteeing merit-based scholarships, an Athletics program with 21+ varsity sports, a Campus Ministry with retreats and 35 required service hours, the Aquinas Learning Support Program for students with diagnosed learning disabilities, and an International Student Program recruiting through approved agencies. The school operates under the Diocese of Allentown and is organized around four pillars: God, Family, Academics, and Fun.

Product overview

Berks Catholic High School is a Christ-centered, academically focused Catholic high school operating as a unified educational institution. The core product is its comprehensive academic program featuring over 100 course offerings, 21 AP courses, and dual enrollment options, supplemented by the Canvas LMS online learning platform. Additional offerings include a four-year College & Career Counseling program with institutional partnerships, the Aquinas Learning Support Program for students with learning disabilities, an athletics program with 21+ varsity sports, Campus Ministry with retreats and service opportunities, an International Student Program, and diverse clubs and organizations. The school is organized around four pillars: God, Family, Academics, and Fun.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs Comprehensive Catholic high school curriculum for grades 9-12 including over 100 course offerings across theology, STEM, arts, business, and career/technology programs, with 21 AP courses and dual enrollment options, taught by approximately 58 faculty and staff for students in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
• College & Career Counseling Four-year comprehensive personalized college and career counseling service delivered by a dedicated team (Director and College Counselors with decades of admissions-office experience), including 40+ college partnerships with guaranteed merit-based aid, SAT/ACT preparation, application assistance, and scholarship resources, achieving an average 94-95% higher-education matriculation rate.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics program for grades 9-12 offering over 21 varsity sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons, with teams, coaching staff, and athletic facilities including Shemanski Stadium in St. Lawrence.
• Campus Ministry Spiritual development program including retreats (with Kairos option for juniors and seniors), student-led liturgies, Christian service opportunities, and on-campus chaplain and campus minister services, anchored by a 35-hour community service graduation requirement.
• International Student Program Program for international students seeking an American Catholic high school experience, requiring a TOEFL score of approximately 60, an agency-mediated Skype interview, and enrollment through one of four approved agencies (American Home Life, AnB Education, ERDT/Share! High School, Nacel Open Door), with $15,000 all-inclusive tuition and I-20 visa documentation provided; on-campus housing not provided.
• Aquinas Learning Support Program (ALSP) Specialized learning support service for students with diagnosed learning disabilities, emphasizing learning strategies and study skills to foster independence and self-acceptance; students attend general education classes plus a daily Learning Strategies class.
• Clubs & Organizations Wide variety of extracurricular clubs and organizations including National Honor Society, DECA, Art Club, Chorus, E-Sport, Gaming Club, Green Team, Multi-Cultural Club, Pre-Med Club, Pro-Life Club, and Student Government, supporting student engagement, leadership, and college application credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students matriculate to higher education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

46 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Holy Guardian Angels Regional SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner school in Diocese of Allentown providing streamlined pathway for students to transfer to Berks Catholic. Partner school students only need to complete the Berks Catholic Application with all other documents transferred from the partner school.
• LaSalle AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner school providing streamlined admission pathway to Berks Catholic with simplified application process and document transfer.
• Sacred Heart SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner school in Diocese of Allentown with coordinated recruitment and admission process for seamless student transition.
• St. Catharine of Siena SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner school providing streamlined admission pathway with simplified application requirements and document transfer.
• St. Ignatius of Loyola Regional SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner school in Diocese of Allentown with coordinated pathway for student transfers to Berks Catholic.
• St. Peter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner school providing simplified admission process for students continuing Catholic secondary education.
• Alvernia UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership guaranteeing $76,000-$108,000 total merit scholarship for qualifying Berks Catholic graduates based on GPA requirements (3.0-3.5+). Catholic HS Award adds $4,000 additional.
• Arcadia UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $23,000-$32,500/year scholarship range (up to $130,000 total) plus up to $3,000/year partnership award. Major-specific requirements for 3+2 DPT, 4+2 DPT, Forensic Science, and 3+3 Law programs.
• Assumption UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $21,000-$35,000 annual scholarship based on academic performance plus $8,000 School Partner Scholarship Program and $2,500 Brassard Scholarship.
• The Catholic University of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $88,000 total ($22,000/yr) scholarship for qualifying Berks Catholic graduates. Specific requirements for Nursing, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics majors.
• DeSales UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $92,000 total merit scholarship plus $12,000 Catholic Partnership Award. Nursing/science majors with 3.3 GPA receive $23,000/year. Accelerated healthcare programs (3+2 PA, 3+3 DPT) with specific GPA and test requirements.
• Elizabethtown CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $62,000-$84,000 total scholarship for 3.0+ GPA plus $1,000/year Partnership Scholarship renewable for four years.
• Holy Family UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $68,000-$88,000 total scholarship based on GPA (2.5-3.0+).
• Hood CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $124,000 total ($31,000/yr) scholarship for 3.3+ GPA or 1080 SAT/21 ACT. Direct-admit Nursing Major has separate criteria.
• Immaculata UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership agreement with all Allentown Diocesan Schools guaranteeing admission for qualifying students.
• King's CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $80,000-$108,000 total scholarship plus $10,000 Catholic Partnership Award. Special programs: Physician Assistant Studies, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, 3+2 Engineering (Notre Dame/Washington U.), Nursing.
• LaSalle UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with minimum $80,000 total scholarship ($20,000/yr) plus $1,500 Partnership School Scholarship for 3.0+ GPA in academic core classes.
• Lebanon Valley CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $108,000-$140,000 total scholarship range for 3.0+ GPA (or 1080 SAT/21 ACT).
• Le Moyne CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $76,000 total ($19,000/yr) scholarship for 3.0+ GPA. Additional consideration for Direct Entry Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant programs.
• Loyola University of MarylandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $100,000 total ($25,000/yr) scholarship for 3.5+ GPA. Must apply Early Decision or Early Action. Does not include direct-entry nursing or 3+1/4+1 programs.
• Lycoming CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $120,000 total ($30,000/yr) scholarship based on performance plus Lycoming College Visit Grant ($1,000) and FAFSA Filer Grant ($1,000).
• Lynn UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $24,000-$28,000 annual merit scholarship (up to $96,000-$112,000 total). Program-specific admissions for Conservatory of Music, BFA Drama, BS Professional Pilot.
• Marywood UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $76,000 total ($19,000/yr) scholarship for 3.0+ GPA with 1080 SAT/21 ACT.
• McDaniel CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $60,000-$132,000 total scholarship range based on GPA (3.0-3.5+).
• Misericordia UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $68,000-$74,000 total scholarship for 3.0-3.4 GPA. Graduate programs: Speech-Language Pathology ($72,000), Occupational Therapy ($74,000), DPT ($74,000). Plus $3,000/yr Resident Grant.
• Mount Saint Mary's UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $108,000-$132,000 total scholarship for 3.0+ GPA in academic core classes.
• Neumann UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $76,000-$104,000 total scholarship for 3.0+ GPA. Additional $3,000 Catholic HS Award and $2,000 Berks Catholic HS Award.
• Quinnipiac UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $120,000 total merit scholarship plus $3,000 Berks Catholic Recognition Award. Requires 2 consecutive academic years at BC prior to graduation.
• Saint Anselm CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with minimum $92,000 total ($20,000/yr) plus $12,000 Abbot Dolan Catholic HS Grant. Nursing applicants must apply by 11/15 Early Action or 12/1 Early Decision.
• Saint Francis UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $92,000-$142,000 total scholarship. Special programs: 3+2 MPAS, 3+2 MOT, 3+3 DPT, 4-yr Nursing (BSN), Accelerated MBA/MHRM with different requirements.
• St. John's UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $124,000 total ($31,000/yr) for 3.5+ GPA plus $3,000 Catholic HS Grant and $2,500 Keystone Grant for PA residents.
• Saint Joseph's UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $120,000 merit scholarship plus $20,000 excellence award for 3.75+ GPA (early action/early decision by 11/15). Nursing and health science majors have additional requirements.
• Seton Hill UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with minimum $80,000 total ($20,000/yr) for 3.0+ GPA. Test optional if below 1000 SAT/21 ACT.
• Susquehanna UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $160,000 total ($40,000/yr) scholarship for 3.0+ GPA in academic core classes.
• University of New HavenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $100,000 total ($25,000/yr) scholarship for 3.0+ GPA. Non-Matriculate Courses: one course per year tuition waived.
• University of ScrantonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $112,000-$128,000 total scholarship for 3.2-3.8+ GPA. Special programs: Master of OT ($128,000), Doctorate of OT ($128,000), Nursing ($128,000). Early Action/Decision by 11/15 required.
• Ursinus CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $152,000-$180,000 total scholarship range for 2.9-3.0+ GPA in academic core classes.
• Widener UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $128,000 total ($32,000/yr) for 3.25+ GPA plus up to $8,000 ($2,000/yr) for on-campus housing.
• Wilkes UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership with $112,000 total ($28,000/yr) scholarship for 3.0+ GPA in academic core classes.
• American Home Life (AHLI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agency for international student recruitment. Contact: Sharon Stephens (717)538-5858 or (717)560-2840
• AnB EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agency for international student recruitment. Contact: Monica Byun, Phone: 215-361-8588, [email protected]
• ERDT/Share! High SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agency for international student recruitment. Contact: Shannon Portales, 1245 Grants Place, Denver, PA 17517, V: 717-445-0097; Toll Free: 866-900-3738
• Nacel Open DoorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved agency for international student recruitment. Contact: Lydia Colarusso, 610.841.5006, [email protected]
• Virtual High SchoolmajorTechnology or IntegrationConsortium partner providing over 125 elective courses to expand curriculum offerings beyond what is available on campus.
• Simple Tuition SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFinancial aid application processing and tuition payment plan management. Handles financial aid applications and payment plans (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, 10-month options).
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of EARCOS organization, suggesting international education focus and regional networking.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Ghost Preparatory School: Catholic college-prep school in Bensalem, PA (Spiritans). Direct peer as another faith-based PA private high school competing for similar families with comparable AP curriculum, college counseling, and varsity athletics.
• Malvern Preparatory School: Augustinian Catholic college-prep secondary school in Malvern, PA. Comparable as a faith-based, private Catholic high school in the greater Philadelphia/Southeastern Pennsylvania region with similar college-prep focus, athletics program, and tuition tier.
• La Salle College High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Wyndmoor, PA (Christian Brothers). Closely comparable to Berks Catholic on faith-based identity, academic rigor, AP offerings, college partnerships, and athletics scale in the PA market.
• Conwell-Egan Catholic High School: Catholic co-ed high school in Fairless Hills, PA. Direct peer as a comparable faith-based Pennsylvania Catholic secondary school with similar size and college-prep focus.
• Lansdale Catholic High School: Catholic secondary school in Lansdale, PA within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable PA Catholic high school with overlapping tuition tier, college-prep mission, and varsity athletics scale.
• Archbishop John Carroll High School: Catholic co-ed secondary school in Radnor, PA. Comparable private Catholic high school in SE Pennsylvania serving a similar tuition-paying family segment with overlapping college-prep value proposition and athletic programs.
• Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh): Catholic secondary school in Pittsburgh, PA. Comparable Catholic high school brand, college-prep academic profile, and athletics depth, though regional rather than overlapping catchment.
• West Catholic Preparatory High School: Catholic co-ed secondary school in Philadelphia, PA. Comparable as a Philadelphia-area Catholic high school with similar faith-based identity, college-prep mission, and tuition-based revenue model.
• Bishop Shanahan High School: Catholic co-ed high school in Downingtown, PA, part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable faith-based PA private secondary school with similar four-year college counseling and AP-rich curriculum.

Emerging players

• Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Philadelphia with a Corporate Work Study financial-access model. Comparable as a Catholic secondary school in the same regional market but with a distinct enrollment-access model and mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BerksCatholic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BerksCatholicHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerksCatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/berkscatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/berks-catholic-hs-alumni

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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