What Cambridge Christian School does

Cambridge Christian School (CCS) is a non-profit, private Christian school in Cambridge, Minnesota, serving students from K4 through 12th grade. Founded in 1978 in North Branch, MN with 22 students and 2 teachers, CCS relocated to its current 30+ acre campus at 2211 Old Main Street South in 2004 and completed a Phase 3 expansion in 2022 adding classrooms and a new gymnasium. The school is sponsored by four local church bodies (First Baptist, Lakeside Christian, New Hope Community, and North Isanti Baptist) and supported by 30+ community churches. CCS delivers a college-preparatory curriculum with biblical worldview integration across all subjects, ACSI accreditation, a 1:14 student-faculty ratio, and dual-credit PSEO partnerships with University of Northwestern-St. Paul and Bethel University.

CCS's technology stack is conventional K-12 infrastructure: a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 6-12 (with school-issued Chromebooks in grades 6-8 and parent-supplied laptops for grades 9-12), shared Chromebook carts in elementary, SMART boards in classrooms, and FACTS/RenWeb for student information, enrollment, and tuition management. The school operates an SEVIS-authorized International Student Program (since 1989) recruiting F-1 visa students from 12+ countries, supported by video conferencing (Google Meet, Skype, Zoom) for interviews and host family placement. Student life offerings include competitive athletics (MCAC and TCLAC conferences, grades 4-12), fine arts, chapel leadership, mission trips, and student leadership programs.

CCS's revenue model combines tuition, fees, fundraising, and sponsorships. Domestic tuition runs $6,955 (K4-5) to $7,490 (grades 6-12), against an actual cost of $9,490 per student, with a $2,000 suggested tax-deductible donation to fill the gap. International tuition is $9,000 plus $2,500-$5,000 host family fees. One-time fees include a $50-$75 application fee, $250 new-student enrollment, and $150 re-enrollment. Revenue is augmented by a tiered sustained giving program ($500-$20,000+), business sponsorships ($1,000-$5,000), athletic booster fundraising, and a $500 tuition-discount referral program. Distribution is direct-to-family through the FACTS/RenWeb portal, with the church referral network and active Facebook/Instagram presence as the primary demand-generation channels.

Name

Cambridge Christian School

Legal name

Cambridge Christian School

Website

https://cambridgechristianschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cambridge Christian School is a non-profit private Christian school in Cambridge, Minnesota, serving K4-12th grade students with a college-preparatory curriculum, biblical worldview integration, ACSI accreditation, and a 1:14 student-faculty ratio. It also operates an SEVIS-authorized international student program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 academic programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• International student program
• Athletics and fine arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: Annual tuition payments from K4-12th grade students. Tuition rates vary by grade level with discounted rates available. Payment plans through FACTS Tuition Management including full payment, bi-annual, monthly, and bi-monthly options.
2. International Student Tuition: Annual tuition of $9,000 for international students including textbooks, workbooks, teacher salaries, association fees, administrative fees, and local field trips. Additional host family room and board costs of $2,500-$5,000 annually.
3. Donations and Sustained Giving: Voluntary contributions through Warriors Legacy ($20,000+), Sword & Shield Equipper ($10,000+), Challenger & Enricher ($5,000+), and Way Maker ($500+) annual giving programs. Additional fundraising through boosters, PTF, annual gala, and business sponsorships.
4. Athletic Boosters and Fundraising: Revenue from athletic concession stands, game night sponsors, discount card sales, Culvers night events, and fruit sales. Support athletic programming through volunteer-driven fundraising.
5. Business Sponsorships: Multi-year sponsorship agreements at $1,000 annually and annual sponsorships at $2,500 or $5,000. Benefits include website listing, sports signage, concession monitors, live-stream recognition, and gala program inclusion.
6. Application and Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable application fee ($50-$75), enrollment fee ($250 for new students), re-enrollment fee ($150 for returning students), academic fees, and incidental fees for athletics, fine arts, and optional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cambridge Christian School is an independent, non-profit private Christian school providing college-preparatory K4-12 education with biblical worldview integration across all subjects. The school offers a comprehensive academic program with small class sizes (1:14 faculty-student ratio), a SEVIS-authorized International Student Program (since 1989), competitive athletics, fine arts, and PSEO dual-credit college pathways through partnerships with University of Northwestern-St. Paul and Bethel University. Tuition ranges from $6,955 to $9,490 annually, supplemented by donations, business sponsorships, and athletic fundraising.

Product overview

Cambridge Christian School offers a single, unified educational program serving students from K4 through 12th grade. The core offering is a comprehensive college-preparatory academic program that integrates biblical worldview across all subjects. Additional supporting programs include the International Student Program (SEVIS-authorized since 1989), Athletics Programs (grades 4-12), Fine Arts Programs (music and art), Technology Program (1:1 Chromebooks for 6-8th grade), PSEO/College Credit Programs (partnership with University of Northwestern-St. Paul and Bethel University), Spiritual Life Programs (chapel, mission trips, retreats), and Student Leadership Programs (Student Council, Yearbook, worship team). The school emphasizes a 'whole child' approach partnering with parents to develop students academically, relationally, and spiritually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K4-12 Academic Programs
• International Student Program
• Athletics Programs
• Fine Arts Programs
• Technology Program
• PSEO and College Credit Programs
• Spiritual Life Programs
• Student Leadership Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Students graduate with college credits through PSEO program, many with first year of college complete
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Northwestern-St. PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSEO partnership allowing juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credit. Also offers Associate of Arts and Bible Degree program where students graduate with both high school diploma and college degree.
• Bethel UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSEO partnership providing post-secondary education options for junior and senior students to earn dual high school and college credit.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACSI is the accrediting body for Cambridge Christian School. ACSI's mission is to enable Christian educators and schools worldwide to effectively prepare students for life. Provides certification for educators meeting professional and biblical requirements.
• First Baptist ChurchcoreOthersOne of four sponsoring church bodies. Recommends, vets, and votes for assigned Board member who meets with church Elder or Deacon board annually.
• Lakeside Christian ChurchcoreOthersOne of four sponsoring church bodies. Recommends, vets, and votes for assigned Board member who meets with church Elder or Deacon board annually.
• New Hope Community ChurchcoreOthersOne of four sponsoring church bodies. Recommends, vets, and votes for assigned Board member who meets with church Elder or Deacon board annually.
• North Isanti Baptist ChurchcoreOthersOne of four sponsoring church bodies. Recommends, vets, and votes for assigned Board member who meets with church Elder or Deacon board annually.
• FACTS Tuition Management (Nelnet)coreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management, student information systems, and online payment processing. Handles application fees, enrollment, tuition payments, and financial aid processing through FACTS/RenWeb platform.
• Twin Cities Lutheran Athletic Conference (TCLAC)minorOthersElementary and Junior High athletic competition conference for students in grades 4th-8th.
• Minnesota Christian Athletic Conference (MCAC)minorOthersJV and Varsity level athletics competition conference for students in grades 9-12.
• Good Shepherd AcademyminorOthersCooperative agreement for high school baseball program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Providence Academy: Private, faith-based K-12 Christian school in Plymouth, MN (Twin Cities metro) offering college-prep academics with biblical worldview integration. Directly comparable in mission, grade span, and tuition band to Cambridge Christian School.
• Woodcrest Baptist Academy: Baptist-affiliated K-12 school in the Twin Cities region with biblical worldview integration and college-prep focus. Highly comparable in denominational sponsorship model and sponsorship by local church bodies.
• Maranatha Christian Academy: Non-denominational Christian K-12 school in Brooklyn Park, MN serving the northern Twin Cities suburbs. Comparable grade configuration, faith-based curriculum, and athletics/arts programming model.
• Calvin Christian School: Christian Reformed K-12 school in the Twin Cities metro offering college-prep academics with faith integration. Comparable size, structure, and tuition band to Cambridge Christian School.
• Heritage Christian Academy: Christian K-12 school in Maple Grove, MN with college-prep curriculum, ACSI affiliation, and small class sizes. Closely mirrors Cambridge Christian School's faith-based, parent-partnership positioning.
• Faith Christian School: Non-denominational Christian K-12 school in Ortonville, MN with similar mission, small class sizes, and community-church partnership model. Comparable in scale and rural Minnesota market context.
• Trinity Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school in Minnesota with comparable academic, athletics, and fine arts programs. Operates in a similar small-to-mid-sized faith-based private school segment.

Broad incumbents

• Minnehaha Academy: Larger, established Christian K-12 school in Minneapolis, MN with a long history and broader program portfolio (extensive arts, athletics). Larger competitor in the same faith-based K-12 niche.
• Concordia Academy: Lutheran-affiliated private K-12 school in Roseville, MN offering college-prep curriculum with Christian worldview. Similar college-prep faith-based mission though denominationally distinct.

Regional players

• Mount Hope Christian Academy: Smaller faith-based K-12 school in Minnesota serving a similar rural/small-town demographic. Comparable in scale but operating in a different geographic catchment than Cambridge.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CambridgeChristianSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/CambridgeChristianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/cambridgechristianschoolmn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/cambridge-christian-school-mn

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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