CONWAY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

What CONWAY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL does

Conway Christian School is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian college-preparatory school founded in August 1992 and located at 500 S.E. German Lane, Conway, Arkansas. The school delivers a unified PK-12 program (Preschool K3-K4, Elementary K-5, Intermediate 6-8, High School 9-12) anchored by biblical worldview integration across all academic disciplines, with an emphasis on college preparation evidenced by a 3-year average ACT of 24, average GPA of 3.97, and $3.7 million in offered scholarships (3-year average). Conway Christian's high school offers 42 concurrent credit hours through partnerships with University of Central Arkansas, Central Baptist College, and Ouachita Baptist University, taught by master's-level faculty. The school also runs fine arts, athletics, Quiz Bowl (6 state and 1 national championship since 2008), International Student Program, college guidance from 8th grade, and DHS-certified Extended Care.

The business model is tuition-driven, with all families enrolling through RenWeb/FACTS platforms and required to establish FACTS tuition accounts for monthly, semi-annual, or annual payment plans; additional revenue includes Arkansas EFA/LEARNS state funding (~$7,208 per eligible student for 2026-27), Extended Care fees, and tax-deductible donations through the Annual Fund and Legacy Campaign (which has secured $8 million from an anonymous donor with a $2 million additional goal by December 2026). GTM is sales-led: prospective families participate in campus tours, grade 3-12 shadow days, online applications, principal interviews, and a mandatory Eagle Way orientation for accepted families. Technology is operational rather than differentiating, consisting of RenWeb (Family Portal), FACTS (tuition management), Accelerated Reader/STAR (reading assessment), and Khan Academy/CollegeBoard integrations.

The school has grown from 450 students in 2020-21 to 695 in 2025-26, with waitlists in most PK-8th grades and capacity-expansion plans for 1,000+ students. A 2023 new high school building (classrooms, science lab, art wing, athletic hall, auditorium, baseball turf field) and the Legacy Campaign's planned 35,000 sq ft three-story facility reflect an active capital expansion cycle. Governance rests with a self-perpetuating nine-member Board of Trustees; Jason Carson has served as President/CEO since June 2016.

Name

CONWAY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

Conway Christian School

Website

https://conwaychristianschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conway Christian School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) PK-12 Christian college-preparatory school in Conway, Arkansas, serving 695 students with biblical worldview integration, 42 concurrent credit hours through university partnerships, and active expansion toward 1,000+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College preparatory schooling
• K-12 education services
• Biblical worldview education
• Concurrent credit courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Conway

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 across PK-12 grades with various payment plan options including annual, semi-annual, 10-month, and 12-month installment plans. Additional fees include $100 application fee, $250 enrollment fee (early) or $400 (late).
2. Arkansas EFA/LEARNS Funding: State funding through Education Freedom Account program providing approximately $7,208 per eligible student (2026-27 school year), offsetting tuition costs for qualifying families.
3. Annual Fund and Legacy Campaign Donations: Tax-deductible donations through annual fund for academic, art, and athletic program improvements. Legacy Campaign received $8 million from anonymous donor with goal to raise additional $2 million by December 2026 for facilities expansion.
4. Extended Care Services: Before and after school child care program (Preschool through 6th grade) with morning care starting at 7:00am and afternoon care from 3:10-5:30pm, generating additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Conway Christian School is a private, non-profit K-12 institution that delivers biblically-directed, college preparatory education spanning Preschool (K3-K4), Elementary (K-5th), Intermediate School (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th). The school integrates a biblical worldview across all academic disciplines and offers 42 hours of concurrent college credit through university partnerships, alongside fine arts, athletics, extended care, and an international student program.

Product overview

Conway Christian School is a K-12 Christian educational institution offering a unified college-preparatory program built on biblical worldview integration. The core product is its academic program spanning Preschool (K3-K4), Elementary (K-5th), Intermediate (6th-8th), and High School (9th-12th). Supplementary programs include Fine Arts (Drama, Choir, Band, Visual Arts), Athletics, Academic/College Guidance, Extended Care, International Student Program, Clubs (Beta Club, NHS, Quiz Bowl, Student Council), and the Accelerated Reader reading program. The school partners with three colleges for concurrent credit and utilizes FACTS/RenWeb for administrative operations. The institution serves approximately 695 PK-12th grade students with a Legacy Campaign funding facility expansion to accommodate growth to 1000+ students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Average ACT score of 24 (compared to national average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Central ArkansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent credit partnership allowing qualified juniors and seniors to earn college credit. Students complete general education requirements prior to college enrollment, saving time and tuition costs.
• Central Baptist CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent credit partnership offering college-level coursework for qualified students with credit guaranteed upon passing.
• Ouachita Baptist UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent credit partnership enabling students to earn college credits while in high school through Christ-centered curriculum.
• Museum of DiscoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for S.T.E.A.M. Night educational event providing educators and hands-on science activities for student art exhibits.
• Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for S.T.E.A.M. Night event bringing art education components to students through museum educators.
• Groovy Smiles Pediatric DentistryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Kids Run Arkansas family fitness event, helping fund physical education programs at participating schools.
• Ronald McDonald Charities of ArkansasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCCS participates in pop top tab collection program benefiting RMHC Arkansas which provides lodging, meals for families of hospitalized children, NICU family room at UAMS, and mobile dental unit for schools.
• Arkansas Foodbank (with THV11)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Summer Cereal Drive to help bridge food assistance gaps for students during summer months when school meals are unavailable.
• ANSAA (Arkansas Non-Public School Accreditation Association)coreOthersSchool maintains accreditation through ANSAA, the state organization for non-public school accreditation. Jason Carson serves on ANSAA board.
• Arkansas Activities Association (AAA)coreOthersMember of state athletic activities association governing sports programs and competitions for private schools.
• FACTS (Tuition Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchool uses FACTS system for tuition billing, payment processing, financial aid management, and Family Portal access for all families.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management and student information system platform used for Family Portal, academic records, and communications.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Large private K-12 Christian school in Plano, Texas offering college-preparatory education with biblical worldview integration. Comparable model and program breadth, and a useful benchmark for scaling a Christian school to 1,000+ students.
• Trinity Christian Academy: Private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school in Addison, Texas. Comparable academic profile, faith integration, and extracurricular depth, making it a useful peer for benchmarking curriculum, concurrent credit, and college guidance programs.
• Greater Atlanta Christian School: Large private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school in metro Atlanta. Comparable biblical integration model and a useful benchmark for scaling Christian education programs, athletics, and concurrent credit partnerships.
• Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis): Established private Christian K-12 college-preparatory school in the St. Louis metro with strong academic outcomes and extracurricular programs. Comparable faith-based college-prep model and a useful benchmark for academic performance and concurrent credit offerings.

Regional players

• Harding Academy: K-12 Christian school in Searcy, Arkansas affiliated with Harding University. Comparable college-prep Christian education model serving Arkansas families; regional rather than direct geographic competitor but overlapping target market.
• Grace Community School: Private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school in Tyler, Texas. Similar biblical worldview integration, fine arts emphasis, and concurrent college credit offerings make it a strong structural comparable for Conway Christian.
• Briarwood Christian School: Private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school in Birmingham, Alabama with comparable biblical worldview curriculum, athletics, and fine arts programs. Useful regional benchmark for faith-based K-12 school scale and operations.

Direct peers

• Central Arkansas Christian Schools: Private Christian K-12 school in the greater Little Rock / central Arkansas region offering college-preparatory education with biblical integration. Direct competitor for the same pool of Christian families in central Arkansas seeking faith-based K-12 options.
• Covenant Christian School: Private K-12 Christian school offering college-preparatory education with biblical integration. Comparable mission, demographic focus, and program structure to Conway Christian School.
• Little Rock Christian Academy: Private K-12 Christian school in central Arkansas offering college-prep education with biblical worldview integration. Highly comparable geographic and demographic market, and Conway Christian's current CEO Jason Carson previously served as VP there, indicating close operational and cultural overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/conwaychristianschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/conway-christian-high-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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