Christian Brothers Academy, Albany

What Christian Brothers Academy, Albany does

Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) is a private, nonprofit Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 5-12, located at 12 Airline Drive in Albany, New York, and operating continuously since 1859 in the Lasallian tradition. The institution delivers a core academic curriculum split across a Middle School program (grades 5-8) and a High School program (grades 9-12), augmented by a JROTC program, an athletics program covering 16+ sports, a Music & Arts department, a Theatre Department, and a Faith & Service program grounded in Catholic values, respect, service, and social justice. Disclosed student outcomes include a 100% college acceptance rate, with graduates matriculating to top public and private institutions and military academies.

The school's underlying technology stack is built on standard commercial K-12 platforms rather than proprietary infrastructure: PowerSchool serves as the student information portal, SchoolAdmin Online handles applications and enrollment, FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment processes financial aid, Hudl supports athletics video and analytics, and BoostMySchool underwrites online fundraising campaigns. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or externally documented data moat. Distribution is a direct-to-family, single-campus model in the Capital Region of New York, supplemented by open houses, Student-Ambassador guided tours, alumni referrals, and active social media channels.

CBA's revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition, layered with a donations stream that includes an Annual Fund, planned giving and stock gifting, and a tiered event portfolio. The 17th Annual Purple & Gold Gala (2025) drew 400+ guests and raised over $250,000 for tuition assistance and academic programs, while a 26th Annual Golf Tournament and 27th Annual Craft Fair institutionalize additional recurring community revenue. Financial aid and merit-based scholarships (Academic, plus Purple $500/yr and Gold $1,000/yr Music Scholarships) are administered via FACTS, and a new CBA Sports Camp summer program extends fee-based offerings beyond the academic year. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees with no disclosed parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership.

Name

Christian Brothers Academy, Albany

Legal name

Christian Brothers Academy

Website

https://cbaalbany.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Christian Brothers Academy is a private, nonprofit Catholic college preparatory school in Albany, New York, serving boys in grades 5-12 through a Lasallian tradition since 1859, with tuition, donations, and annual fundraising events as its primary revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education (Catholic College Preparatory School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private school education
• College preparatory programs
• Catholic boys education
• JROTC leadership training
• K-12 academic services

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 and Fees: CBA generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to students. The school offers financial aid through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment and various merit-based scholarships including Academic Scholarships and Music Scholarships (Purple $500/year, Gold $1,000/year).
2. Annual Fund and Donations: CBA raises funds through annual giving campaigns, the Purple & Gold Gala (17th annual event), and planned giving programs. The Gala raised over $250,000 in 2025 with over 400 guests.
3. Events and Programs: CBA hosts fundraising events including an annual Golf Tournament (26th Annual in 2025), Craft Fair (27th Annual), and various alumni events that generate revenue through registrations and sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Christian Brothers Academy is a private Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 5-12, delivering integrated Middle School and High School academics alongside JROTC, a 16-sport athletics program, Music & Arts (Band of Brothers), Theatre, Faith & Service learning, and College Counseling. The school sells tuition-based enrollment to families and supplements revenue through scholarships, financial aid, summer sports camps, and community fundraising events such as the annual Purple & Gold Gala.

Product overview

Christian Brothers Academy is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 5-12, operating as a single unified educational institution with integrated programs. The core academic offerings include Middle School and High School programs, supplemented by JROTC, Athletics (16 sports), Music & Arts, and Theatre. Support services include College Counseling, Financial Aid through FACTS, and annual events like the Purple & Gold Gala. The school follows Lasallian Catholic traditions emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, and community service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program College preparatory education for boys in grades 5-8, providing academic foundation and character development in the Lasallian tradition.
• High School Program College preparatory education for grades 9-12 emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, and leadership development.
• JROTC Program Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program developing leadership, citizenship, and military skills through drill, academics, and community service.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including 16 sports such as football, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, swimming, wrestling, and baseball.
• Music & Arts Program Band of Brothers music department offering instrumental music, marching band, and music scholarships, including Purple ($500/year) and Gold ($1,000/year) scholarships.
• Theatre Department Theatrical productions including spring musicals, cabaret performances, and Open House performances for student creative involvement.
• Faith & Service Program Catholic values-based education emphasizing service learning, community involvement, and social justice in the Lasallian tradition.
• College Counseling & Guidance College preparatory guidance including counseling services, scholarship information, and spring college fair for student college planning.
• CBA Sports Camp Summer sports camp program for youth offering athletic instruction and skill development in various sports.
• Financial Aid & Scholarships Financial assistance through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment, including academic scholarships and music scholarships for qualifying students.
• Purple & Gold Gala Annual fundraising gala raising over $250,000 for tuition assistance and academic programs, featuring sponsorship tiers from $500 to $10,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduates attending top institutions, military academies, and regional schools

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Albany Academy: Independent college preparatory school in Albany, NY, serving boys and girls across lower and upper schools; the most immediate geographic peer competing for the same Capital Region families seeking college-prep education.
• Cathedral Preparatory School: Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Erie, PA; comparable on Catholic boys' college-prep mission, athletics-heavy culture, and faith-formation program serving families in a similar mid-sized regional market.
• Xavier High School: Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in New York City; directly comparable on single-gender Catholic boys' college-prep positioning, extensive athletics (including football), and rigorous college-counseling outcomes.
• Chaminade High School: Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Mineola, NY ( Marianist tradition); directly comparable on single-gender Catholic boys' college-prep, extensive athletics, and Lasallian-adjacent faith formation programming.
• Fordham Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school for boys in the Bronx, NY; directly comparable on Catholic boys' college-prep model, large athletics program, and rigorous academic profile targeting New York families.
• Iona Preparatory School: Catholic college preparatory school for boys (lower and upper) in New Rochelle, NY, conducted in the Edmund Rice tradition; directly comparable on Catholic single-gender college-prep positioning, strong athletics, and brotherhood/alumni network emphasis.
• Regis High School: Tuition-free Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in New York City; comparable as a single-gender Catholic boys' college-prep model with 100% college acceptance, strong athletics, and JROTC-adjacent leadership programming.
• Canisius High School: Catholic Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Buffalo, NY; comparable in single-gender Catholic mission, college-prep curriculum, athletics programs, and Lasallian/Jesuit parallel traditions serving upstate New York families.
• La Salle Institute: Catholic college preparatory school for boys in Troy, NY, also operating in the Lasallian tradition; the closest Lasallian peer in the Capital Region and most direct comparability on religious affiliation, single-gender model, and Lasallian mission.
• Christian Brothers Academy (Syracuse/Lincroft, NJ): A separately operated Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, NJ, sharing the Lasallian name and tradition; directly comparable as a Catholic college preparatory school for boys with athletics, JROTC-adjacent programming, and Lasallian faith formation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cbaalbany
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGaSAZkLVNMo6GcKQDoBpQQ/live
• Facebookfacebook.com/467995999907397
• Instagraminstagram.com/cbaalbany/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christian-brothers-academy-albany

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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