Monsignor Donovan Catholic School

What Monsignor Donovan Catholic School does

Monsignor Donovan Catholic School is a private Catholic college-preparatory institution located at 590 Lavender Road in Athens, Georgia, serving students in grades 7-12. Founded in 2003, the school operates a unified middle and high school program following its 2025-2026 expansion to include 7th and 8th grades through a partnership with St. Joseph Catholic Parish School. It is led by Dr. Ashli Walker as Head of School under a Board of Trustees governance structure, with 27 faculty and staff supporting a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, a 100% college acceptance rate, an A+ rating from Niche, and AP Platinum Honor Roll recognition from the College Board.

Name

Monsignor Donovan Catholic School

Legal name

Donovan Catholic School

Website

https://donovancatholichs.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Monsignor Donovan Catholic School is a private Catholic college-preparatory institution in Athens, Georgia, serving grades 7-12 with a STREAM-integrated curriculum, AP Capstone program, and 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Revenue derives primarily from tuition, annual giving, and Georgia GOAL tax credits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic College-Preparatory Education (Grades 7-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory schools
• Faith based education
• STREAM curriculum programs
• Private K-12 education

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

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: Primary revenue from tuition payments for students in grades 7-12, with fees for various programs and services
2. Donovan Fund Donations: Annual giving campaign donations from families, alumni, and community supporters
3. Special Events: Revenue from fundraising events and sponsorships supporting school programs
4. Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program: State of Georgia program allowing taxpayers to redirect tax credits to qualified student scholarship organizations including Donovan

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Donovan Catholic School is a private Catholic college-preparatory institution in Athens, Georgia serving students in grades 7-12. The school delivers faith-integrated academic instruction through its STREAM curriculum (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), supplemented by AP Capstone and dual enrollment courses, competitive athletics, fine arts, college guidance, and learning support services. The school expanded in the 2025-2026 school year to include middle school grades 7-8 through integration with St. Joseph Catholic Parish School.

Product overview

Donovan Catholic School is a college-preparatory institution serving grades 7-12, offering a unified middle and high school educational experience. The school provides a comprehensive academic program centered on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), AP Capstone with dual enrollment opportunities, competitive athletics (12 varsity sports), fine arts, college guidance, learning support services, and student organizations. The school expanded in 2025-2026 to include 7th and 8th grade, transitioning from St. Joseph Catholic Parish School to form a unified middle and high school community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Education (Grades 7-12) Tuition-based college-preparatory academic program serving grades 7-12, providing intellectual, spiritual, moral, emotional, social, and physical development within a Catholic educational environment. Expanded in 2025-2026 to include grades 7-8.
• STREAM Program Integrated curriculum combining Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics with interdisciplinary learning experiences, including STREAM Camp offerings for students.
• AP Capstone Program Advanced Placement program with dual enrollment opportunities recognized on the AP Platinum Honor Roll by the College Board for excellence in AP coursework.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics program offering 12 varsity sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons including cross country, volleyball, and boys basketball for enrolled students.
• College Guidance Services Comprehensive college counseling including program overview, paying for college, family counseling resources, college admissions testing preparation, and upcoming opportunities for students and families.
• Learning Support Program Specialized academic support services for students who require additional educational assistance while enrolled in the college-preparatory curriculum.
• Fine Arts Program Arts education opportunities integrated into the curriculum, complementing the STREAM and academic programs for student development.
• Student Organizations and Stewardship Program Extracurricular activities including National Honor Society, student leadership initiatives, the Works of Mercy Service Requirement, the Donovan Family Volunteer Requirement, and clubs for holistic student development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% College Acceptance Rate for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• St. Joseph Catholic Parish SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, St. Joseph Catholic Parish School's 7th and 8th grades joined the Donovan community as part of an expansion initiative, creating a unified middle and high school community serving grades 7-12.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marist School: Catholic, college-preparatory school grades 7–12 in Atlanta, GA. Closely comparable operating model — Catholic identity, 7–12 college-prep, AP-heavy curriculum, athletic program — with a larger scale and metro reach.
• Athens Academy: Independent, non-sectarian college-preparatory school serving pre-K through 12th grade in Athens, GA. Direct geographic and product competitor for college-prep families in the same metro.
• Prince Avenue Christian School: Faith-based (Christian) college-preparatory school in Bogart, GA, just outside Athens. Competes for the same Northeast Georgia faith-aligned and college-prep family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Westminster Schools: Highly selective independent K–12 college-preparatory school in Atlanta. A broad incumbent at the top of the regional private-school market against which Donovan is benchmarked on outcomes.
• Pace Academy: Elite independent college-preparatory school (K–12) in Atlanta, GA. A larger, broader incumbent competing for top-tier college-prep families across metro Atlanta with a wider portfolio of programs.
• Holy Innocents' Episcopal School: Faith-based (Episcopal) independent college-preparatory school (K–12) in Atlanta, GA. Comparable faith-rooted college-prep model at significantly larger scale and broader program breadth.

Regional players

• Blessed Trinity Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Roswell, GA (north Atlanta metro). Comparable Catholic college-prep model in a different geographic market.
• St. Pius X Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Atlanta, GA. Closely aligned product (Catholic, college-prep, AP) but located in a different metro, so primarily a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DonovanAthens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monsignor-donovan-catholic-high-school-athens-ga

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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