Calvary Christian High School

What Calvary Christian High School does

Calvary Christian High School (CCHS) is a private, faith-based college-preparatory high school serving approximately 894 students in grades 9-12 at a single campus in Clearwater, Florida. Established as a ministry of Calvary Church, the school has produced nearly 1,600 graduates since its first graduating class in 2003 and reports a 100% college acceptance rate alongside a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. CCHS delivers a curriculum grounded in a biblical worldview, supplemented by individualized college counseling through the Maia Learning platform and a wide range of extracurricular programs including 23 varsity athletic offerings and comprehensive fine arts programs (band, choir, colorguard, theater, visual and digital arts).

The school's technology stack is built on standard education-sector platforms rather than proprietary software: Canvas LMS for course delivery, FACTS/RenWeb for student information, family portal, and enrollment management, Magnus Health for health records, Nelnet for tuition and ancillary payment processing, NFHS Network for live-streaming athletics, and Formstack for alumni and transcript forms. The institution holds an Apple Distinguished School designation, Cognia accreditation, and ACSI accreditation, reflecting validated operational quality rather than a differentiated technology moat.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition paid by families on a monthly billing cadence via FACTS Management Company, supplemented by ancillary streams including spirit wear (O'Line Sports), athletic participation fees, summer sport-specific camps, alumni donations, and transcript services. As a nonprofit ministry of Calvary Church with 88 employees, CCHS operates a direct-to-consumer admissions model targeting families seeking Christian college-preparatory education, with marketing channels spanning church referrals, alumni networks, social media, and a bi-weekly email newsletter. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Calvary Christian High School

Legal name

Calvary Christian High School

Website

https://cchs.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Calvary Christian High School is a private, faith-based college-preparatory school in Clearwater, Florida, serving ~894 students in grades 9-12 as a ministry of Calvary Church with a 100% college acceptance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private school tuition paid by families. FACTS Management Company handles tuition payment processing with automatic payment options from checking/savings or credit card.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Calvary Christian High School delivers college-preparatory secondary education for grades 9-12 in Clearwater, Florida, grounded in a biblical worldview. The school serves approximately 894 students with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and supplements academics with 23 interscholastic sports, comprehensive fine arts programs, and college counseling services. Tuition-based private enrollment is processed through the FACTS/RenWeb family portal, with delivery supported by the Canvas LMS.

Product overview

Calvary Christian High School offers a comprehensive college-preparatory education grounded in a biblical worldview. The school operates a technology-enhanced learning environment using Canvas LMS for course delivery and FACTS/RenWeb for student information management. Academic programs are complemented by extensive Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Theatre, Visual Art, Digital Art) and Athletic programs (23 sports total), with 14 student clubs providing enrichment opportunities. The school serves approximately 894 students with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, maintaining a 100% college acceptance rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Full-time, tuition-based college-preparatory Christian secondary education for students in grades 9-12, integrated with a biblical worldview, taught by faculty under a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Includes course offerings, graduation requirements, honor societies, college counseling, and Apple Distinguished School technology integration.
• Interscholastic Athletic Program Competitive athletic program offering 11 boys' sports and 12 girls' sports (23 sports total), with state championships in softball, marching band, and colorguard, plus coaching staff, athletic facilities, strength and conditioning, summer sport-specific training, sports camps and clinics, and NCAA recruiting resources.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts education comprising Band, Choir, Colorguard, Theatre, Visual Art, and Digital Art, including award-winning ensembles (Class 1A State Champions in marching band and colorguard, FMEA All-State Choir selections, Broadway Star of the Future wins, Scholastic Art & Writing awards with 90% AP Studio Art pass rate).
• College Counseling Services Individualized college counseling delivered through the College Counseling Department using the Maia Learning platform, including college search, application tracking, scholarship discovery, career exploration, college representative visits, the College Connection Newsletter, and college planning services and resources.
• Student Clubs Program 14 student-led clubs and enrichment activities including Best Buddies, Engineering, eSports, Robotics, Medical Club, Law Studies, Model UN, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and additional community and academic interest groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% College Acceptance Rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Calvary ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalvary Christian High School is a ministry of Calvary Church located in Clearwater, Florida. The church provides spiritual foundation and support for the school's Christian education mission.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS handles tuition payment processing, allowing families to make automatic payments from checking/savings accounts or credit cards. Used for enrollment management and family communication.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for family portal, enrollment, attendance, grades, and school management. District code: cchs-fl.
• Canvas LMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system for course content, assignments, and student-teacher communication. URL: calvarychs.instructure.com
• Maia LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege planning and career exploration platform used by the College Counseling Department for student guidance and college application support.
• Magnus HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth and forms management system used for student health records, athletic physicals (EL1, EL2, EL3 forms), and all school forms.
• RISE Flag FootballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for club flag football program via the Independent Flag Football League. Five-school league including Calvary Christian, Academy of Holy Names, Berkeley Prep, Shorecrest Prep, and Tampa Prep.
• CogniacoreOthersGlobal nonprofit that provides accreditation and continuous improvement services for educational institutions.
• ACSIcoreOthersAssociation of Christian Schools International provides accreditation and educational resources for Christian schools.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Academy of the Holy Names: Catholic college-preparatory high school for grades 9-12 in Tampa, FL; comparable private faith-based college-prep peer in the same Tampa Bay market and even partners with CCHS in the RISE flag football league.
• St. Petersburg Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in St. Petersburg, FL; comparable faith-based college-prep competitor in the Tampa Bay area competing for the same Catholic-leaning and faith-based family segments as CCHS.
• Clearwater Central Catholic High School: Catholic, college-preparatory high school located in Clearwater, FL — the same immediate market as CCHS — competing directly for local faith-based college-prep families.
• Shorecrest Preparatory School: Independent, college-preparatory PreK-12 school in St. Petersburg, FL; comparable private college-prep competitor in the Tampa Bay area and a co-member of the RISE flag football league with CCHS.
• Admiral Farragut Academy: Private college-preparatory boarding and day school (grades PreK-12) in St. Petersburg, FL; comparable private college-prep peer in the Tampa Bay market with a similar mix of academics, athletics, and character-based programming.
• Indian Rocks Christian School: Christian PreK-12 school in Largo, FL, in the immediate Tampa Bay market; comparable non-denominational Christian college-prep peer competing for faith-based families in CCHS's local catchment.
• Jesuit High School of Tampa: Catholic, college-preparatory all-boys high school in Tampa, FL; comparable faith-based college-prep competitor competing for the same Tampa Bay families and college-bound students as CCHS.
• Tampa Preparatory School: Independent, college-preparatory 6-12 school in downtown Tampa, FL; directly comparable private college-prep peer serving overlapping Tampa Bay families, and co-member of the RISE flag football league with CCHS.
• Northside Christian School: PreK-12 Christian college-preparatory school in St. Petersburg, FL; comparable denominational/Christian college-prep peer in the Tampa Bay area competing for the same faith-based family segment as CCHS.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent, non-denominational college-prep school serving grades PreK-12 in Tampa; direct competitor for Tampa Bay families seeking premium college-preparatory education, and a co-member of the RISE flag football league with CCHS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SportsCalvary
• Facebookfacebook.com/calvary.us
• Instagraminstagram.com/calvary_christian_high_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/calvary-christian-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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