Catholic High School

What Catholic High School does

Catholic High School is a private Catholic secondary school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 543 students in grades 9-12 with 42 faculty members. Operated under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and tracing its institutional roots to an 1848 Norfolk foundation (formally established as Norfolk Catholic High School in 1949 and renamed multiple times before reverting to Catholic High School in 2019), the school delivers a college-preparatory education that integrates Catholic faith formation with rigorous academics. The curriculum includes 23 AP courses, a STEAM program with robotics, E4USA engineering, and 3D printing, plus a four-year theology requirement. Beyond academics, the school fields 39 athletic teams across 24 sports (with 75%+ student participation), operates a comprehensive fine arts program anchored by the Barry Robinson Theater and Fine Arts Center, runs campus ministry and retreat programs, and provides individualized college counseling that produced 214 college acceptances and $10.4M in scholarships for the Class of 2026.

The school's technology footprint is built on standard EdTech and advancement platforms: Finalsite powers the website, RenWeb (now FACTS) handles admissions inquiries and management, Raiser's Edge manages donor relations and advancement operations, and Google Workspace/Microsoft Office support administrative functions. There is no proprietary AI or advanced technology product layer. The business model is primarily subscription-recurring tuition (rates not publicly disclosed), with $2.1M in tuition assistance awarded to 71% of students in the most recent year, supplemented by donations and fundraising through the Office of Advancement and CHS Foundation via annual giving (Crusade for Excellence), the Crusader Golf Classic, and a $3.8M capital campaign for the Malone Field House ($2.6M raised). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via a RenWeb inquiry form, campus visits, and formal applications targeting families in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Suffolk, with additional pipelines for international and military families.

Name

Catholic High School

Legal name

Catholic High School

Website

https://chsvb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Catholic High School is a private Catholic secondary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 543 students in grades 9-12 with 42 faculty under the Diocese of Richmond, offering a college-preparatory curriculum with 23 AP courses, athletics, fine arts, and faith formation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Private Catholic education
• College preparatory
• Secondary education
• Faith-based schooling
• STEAM education

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

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 and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition payments for private secondary Catholic education. School offers financial aid and scholarship programs, with nearly $2.1 million awarded in tuition assistance to 71% of students.
2. Advancement and Fundraising: Ongoing fundraising through annual giving campaigns (Crusade for Excellence), capital campaigns (Malone Field House project with $3.8 million goal), and alumni donor relations managed through the Office of Advancement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Catholic High School is a private Catholic secondary school providing college-preparatory education for students in grades 9-12 in Hampton Roads, Virginia. The school delivers a four-year integrated program combining 23 AP courses, STEAM education, four-year theology curriculum, 39 athletic teams across 24 sports, fine arts programs, and campus ministry to form Christian values and prepare students for college admission.

Product overview

Catholic High School offers a comprehensive college-preparatory secondary education program serving Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach with 543 students and 42 faculty members. The academic program features CRU Academics as its core offering, complemented by 23 AP courses, STEAM education (including AP Computer Science, robotics, engineering, and 3D printing), and a four-year theology curriculum. Beyond academics, the school provides Fine Arts (visual arts, performing arts, band, chorus, drama at the Barry Robinson Theater), Athletics (39 teams in 24 sports), Campus Ministry with retreat programs, School Counseling, and Academic Resource support. The school operates on a 37-acre campus with programs designed to prepare students for college while forming Christian values and character.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shepherd Library and Media Center
• School and College Counseling
• CRU Academics College-preparatory academic program combining a rigorous curriculum with Catholic values, featuring AP courses, STEAM education, and personalized instruction from faculty with advanced degrees; serves high school students grades 9-12.
• STEAM Program Interdisciplinary program integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics with offerings including AP Computer Science, robotics, engineering (E4USA), and 3D printing courses for CHS students.
• Advanced Placement Courses
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry
• Academic Resource Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of 628 AP exams earned score of 3 or higher; Class of 2026 accepted by 214 colleges; $10.4 million in scholarships earned
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of RichmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic High School operates under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The Diocese provides accreditation through the Office of Catholic Schools and mandates grading scales, course weighting policies, and Safe Environment training requirements. School follows Diocesan educational standards and policies.
• Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHS and the Diocese of Richmond are accredited by MSA, a worldwide leader in accreditation and school improvement. This accreditation validates the school's educational quality and standards.
• National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCEA is a professional organization serving Catholic school educators. Membership provides resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for Catholic schools.
• Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVCEA provides advocacy, resources, and professional development for Catholic schools across Virginia. CHS membership supports collaboration with other Catholic schools in the region.
• Tidewater Conference of Independent SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic conference providing competitive sports opportunities for CHS. The school participates with 39 athletic teams across 24 sports at JV and varsity levels.
• American Legion Post 110minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsored three CHS students (Kate Marchesi, Irene Stedje-Larsen, Jalen Kotchka) to attend Virginia Girls State and Boys State leadership programs. Supports youth leadership development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Norfolk Academy: Largest independent (non-Catholic) college-prep day school in Norfolk, VA. Directly comparable as a private K-12 college-prep competitor drawing from the same Hampton Roads feeder families that CHS targets.
• Cape Henry Collegiate: Independent college-prep school (PreK-12) located in Virginia Beach, blocks from CHS. Most direct geographic competitor for college-preparatory families in CHS's primary draw area.
• Hampton Roads Academy: Independent college-prep day school (PreK-12) in Newport News, VA. Comparable private, faith-tolerant college-prep model serving the same broader Hampton Roads market.
• Bishop O'Connell High School: Catholic diocesan college-prep high school in Arlington, VA under the Diocese of Arlington. Operates an almost identical model (Diocese governance, AP curriculum, athletics, theology) to CHS, making it a near-twin operational peer.
• Paul VI Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Fairfax, VA serving Northern Virginia. Closely comparable in Diocesan structure, college-prep focus, AP breadth, and athletic scale to CHS.

Regional players

• Peninsula Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Newport News on the Virginia Peninsula. Closest Catholic-school direct competitor to CHS within the broader Hampton Roads region, competing for Catholic families on the Peninsula side.

Broad incumbents

• Gonzaga College High School: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in Washington, DC. Comparable faith-based college-prep model with extensive AP offerings, robust athletics, and similar mission orientation, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• St. Christopher's School: Independent (Episcopal-affiliated) college-prep school in Richmond, VA. Comparable elite-tier academic profile and college placement outcomes, sharing the same regional Virginia independent-school market.
• Collegiate School: Top-tier independent college-prep school in Richmond, VA. Comparable in academic rigor and college placement but operates at the upper end of the market and is non-faith-based; useful benchmark for the upper ceiling of private K-12 positioning in Virginia.

Emerging players

• Seton School: Catholic classical college-prep school in Manassas, VA. Comparable faith-based model, though smaller and differentiated by its classical curriculum rather than the modern AP-heavy program at CHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CHSVBcrusaders
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3yAKR7TN74_T028b9cTU3g
• Facebookfacebook.com/CHSVBcrusaders
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10238785
• Instagraminstagram.com/chsvbcrusaders

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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