Christian Academy of Knoxville

Name

Christian Academy of Knoxville

Legal name

Christian Academy of Knoxville

Website

https://cakwarriors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private 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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory school
• K-12 day school
• Christian school tuition
• Independent private school

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: CAK is a private school that generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from families. Additional revenue comes from fees, summer camps, aftercare services, and the school store (CAK Outfitters).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christian Academy of Knoxville is a private, non-denominational Christian day school delivering college-preparatory education for students from preschool (age 4) through 12th grade on an 81-acre Knoxville, Tennessee campus. The core offering is a continuous faith-integrated academic program (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions) augmented by AP and dual enrollment coursework, athletics, arts, academic support, and a summer camp (Camp CAK), all delivered under dual Cognia/ACSI accreditation.

Product overview

Christian Academy of Knoxville is a private, non-denominational Christian college-preparatory school offering a unified educational experience from preschool through 12th grade. The school's product portfolio includes core academic programs (Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School) supplemented by enrichment programs (Summer Camp CAK, Athletics with 49 teams, Arts Programs, and Homeschool Program). All offerings are grounded in a Christ-centered worldview with emphasis on spiritual growth, academic excellence, and character development. The institution operates on an 81-acre campus and maintains accreditation through Cognia and ACSI.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Warrior Parent Association (WPA): Parent or grandparent organization for CAK students to connect, get involved, and build community. One of the primary goals of the WPA is to connect parent volunteers to their area of service.
• Camp CAK
• Warrior Athletic Club

Products and services

• Preschool Program Preschool education for children age four, providing a foundation for academic and spiritual growth in a Christ-centered environment at Christian Academy of Knoxville.
• Elementary School Grades Junior K through 5th grade at Christian Academy of Knoxville, focusing on foundational academics, character development, and spiritual formation.
• Middle School Grades 6-8 offering rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and continued spiritual development in a supportive environment at Christian Academy of Knoxville.
• High School Grades 9-12 college-preparatory program with Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment options, and comprehensive academic and college counseling at Christian Academy of Knoxville.
• Camp CAK Summer Day Camp Summer day camp offering sports, creativity, STEM, outdoor play, and themed activities for rising Kindergarten through rising 8th-grade students at Christian Academy of Knoxville, held in a Christ-centered environment.
• Athletics Program Athletics program at Christian Academy of Knoxville with 49 athletic teams and over 42 team state championships, offering sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, track and field, baseball, and more.
• Arts Programs Award-winning arts programs at Christian Academy of Knoxville including vocal arts, musical theatre, band, and digital media, allowing students to showcase their creative talents.
• Homeschool Program Homeschool enrichment program at Christian Academy of Knoxville supporting families who homeschool their children with part-time classes, social activities, and resources.
• Academic Support Services Tutoring, academic counseling, and specialized support for students with varying scholastic aptitudes at Christian Academy of Knoxville.
• College Counseling Services College counseling services supporting CAK high school students through college selection, applications, and admissions; aligned with the school's 100% college acceptance rate.
• Aftercare Program Aftercare services for CAK students, providing supervised care beyond regular school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CogniacoreOthersCAK is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED), providing third-party validation of educational quality and continuous improvement standards.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreOthersCAK holds dual accreditation through ACSI, providing faith-based educational standards validation alongside academic accreditation.
• Sage Dining ServicesminorOthersSAGE Dining Services provides food service at CAK, including lunch programs and catering for events and summer camps.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Concord Christian School: Knoxville-area private Christian school serving K-12; competes with CAK for faith-based families in the same geographic catchment, with overlapping mission and programs.
• University School of Nashville: Independent K-12 college-preparatory day school in Nashville known for academic rigor and selective admissions; competes with CAK for college-prep-oriented Tennessee families.
• Knoxville Christian School: Local Knox County faith-based private school providing a Christian K-12 alternative; directly comparable to CAK in target customer, geographic market, and educational mission.
• Grace Christian Academy: Faith-based private K-12 school in the Knoxville market offering a similar Christian college-preparatory model; directly competes with CAK for Christian families in Knox County.
• Baylor School: Independent K-12 college-preparatory day/boarding school in Chattanooga with a strong athletics tradition and comparable student-faculty ratios; competes for the same Tennessee private-school family segment.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: Highly selective independent college-preparatory day school in Nashville; comparable to CAK in college-prep rigor, athletics excellence, and reputation as a premier Tennessee private school.
• McCallie School: Independent college-preparatory school in Chattanooga with a similarly strong athletic and college-prep identity; serves as a regional alternative for Tennessee families considering CAK.
• Brentwood Academy: Independent, non-denominational, college-preparatory day school serving grades K-12 in the Nashville area, comparable to CAK in academic rigor, athletics prominence, and college-prep orientation.
• Harding Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Nashville serving preschool through 12th grade with a faith-affiliated heritage; closely comparable to CAK in mission, age span, and dual-accreditor profile.
• Christ Presbyterian Academy: Faith-based (Presbyterian-affiliated) college-preparatory school serving preschool through 12th grade in the Nashville area; directly comparable to CAK in mission, age span, and college-prep focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cakwarriors
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4iNpG5FRNO_MedOVas9D5Q?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAKwarriors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/christian-academy-of-knoxville
• Instagraminstagram.com/cakwarriors

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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