Faith Heritage School

What Faith Heritage School does

Faith Heritage School is an independent, multi-denominational Christian school serving PreK through 12th grade at a single campus located at 3740 Midland Avenue, Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1972 by a group of parents with five teachers and 83 students, the school now operates with approximately 39 faculty and staff (over 70% of whom hold advanced degrees) under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Deborah Samuelson, and has served over 1,400 students across its 50+ year history. The school's core academic product is structured in three tiers: Pre-Kindergarten (age 4, three days per week), Elementary (K-5), and Middle & High School (6-12), with a Christ-centered curriculum integrating Biblical worldview across all subjects including Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Computer, Art, Music, and Physical Education.

The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: FACTS Management System and RenWeb handle student information, grades, attendance, and tuition payments; Naviance supports college and career planning; College Board and ACT platforms support standardized testing; Microsoft Office 365 provides staff productivity; OPALS powers the library; Schedule Galaxy manages athletics scheduling; and Lands' End supplies branded uniforms. Dual-credit partnerships with Syracuse University (SUPA Calculus), Onondaga Community College (Advanced English 12), and SUNY ESF (Global Environment) extend the academic offering. The school holds ACSI and Middle States Association accreditations and is registered with the State of New York.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, supplemented by application fees ($100 per student), charitable contributions and an Annual Fund (the "Saints Fund"), and philanthropic support underwriting a three-year $450,000 campus improvement initiative. Flexible tuition assistance is available based on family financial need. The school targets families in Syracuse and Central New York seeking Christ-centered PreK-12 education, with a sales-led admissions process involving campus tours, applications, age-appropriate testing, family interviews, and final acceptance notification. Growth is supported by a multi-channel marketing approach including website, social media (Facebook, Instagram), a custom mobile app, alumni referrals, and a Saints Booster Club.

Name

Faith Heritage School

Legal name

Faith Heritage School

Website

https://faithheritageschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith Heritage School is an independent, multi-denominational Christian school serving PreK-12 students at a single Syracuse, NY campus with an integrated Christ-centered curriculum, college-preparatory academics, and supporting athletics and fine arts programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• PreK-12 schooling
• College preparatory programs
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Christian school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments which covers staff salaries and daily operations. The school partners with FACTS Management System for tuition payment plans.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: Generous contributions from supporters who believe in the school's mission. Gift income covers staff benefits and other operating costs. The Saints Fund supports priority areas including safety/security, arts/music/athletics, leadership training, specialized learning resources, and flexible tuition assistance.
3. Application Fees: $100 per student application fee for new student applications.
4. Three-Year Campus Improvement Initiative: Philanthropic partnership initiative investing $150,000 annually ($450,000 total over three years) for facility improvements including lighting upgrades, flooring replacement, bathroom renovation, security enhancements, and soccer field resurfacing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Faith Heritage School provides a PreK-12 Christ-centered education at a single campus in Syracuse, New York, with academic programs (Elementary K-5 and Middle/High School 6-12) integrating Biblical worldview across all subjects. The school delivers college-preparatory instruction including dual-credit courses with Syracuse University and Onondaga Community College, supported by athletics, fine arts, guidance counseling, summer camps, library, and cafeteria services. Revenue is earned primarily through annual tuition payments (with flexible assistance) and charitable donations.

Product overview

Faith Heritage School offers a unified PreK-12 Christ-centered educational program with a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum. The core product encompasses Elementary (K-5) and Middle/High School (6-12) programs featuring Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Computer, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Supporting modules include Fine Arts (Worship Arts, Band, Choir, Drama), Athletics, Summer Camps, Yearbook, Library Services, Guidance Counseling with Naviance college planning, and Cafeteria services. The school uses FACTS Family Portal for tuition management and integrates with external platforms including Naviance for college preparation, College Board/ACT for testing, Microsoft Office 365, and Lands' End for uniforms. Financial accessibility is supported through flexible tuition assistance programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Program Christ-centered PreK program for children age 4 by December 1st, operating three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) from 8:15am-2:45pm. Introduces children to Art, Music, Gym, and Library environments with a foundation in God's love and purpose.
• Elementary School Program (K-5) Comprehensive elementary education covering Bible, reading, phonics, spelling, mathematics, science, social studies, language arts, penmanship, plus Physical Education, Library, Computer, Art, Music, Choir, and Chapel. All subjects taught from a Biblical perspective.
• Middle & High School Program (6-12) College-preparatory program with instruction in Bible, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, Computer, Art, Music, and Physical Education. Offers several college credit courses including US History, English Literature and Composition, Biology, Spanish, and Calculus.
• Guidance Counseling & College Preparation Comprehensive guidance program partnering with parents and students from Grade 6 through high school graduation. Includes college fairs, application support, PSAT/SAT/ACT preparation, and Naviance integration for career exploration and college research.
• Fine Arts Program Program covering Music, Drama, Art, and Worship Arts. Includes Choir performances, Musical Productions, Fine Arts Nights, Middle School Band, High School Band, and a Worship Band program teaching instrumentation and Music Theory for leading school chapels.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics through Onondaga High School League, Section III. Sports include Soccer (boys and girls), Basketball (boys), Track & Field, Volleyball (girls), Baseball, and Cross-Country. Competes against public, private, and Christian schools with state championship achievements.
• Summer Camps Summer camp offerings including Soccer Camp (June 29-July 2), Basketball Camp (August 3-6), Volleyball Camp (August 17-20), and Theater Camp (July 6-10). Athletic camps sponsored by FCA; Theater Camp led by Family Life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 students served in 50 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Syracuse City School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Heritage School partners with Syracuse City School District to participate in the USDA Lunch and Breakfast program. All FHS students receive nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost to families. Students may also purchase compliant ice cream.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreOthersFaith Heritage is accredited by ACSI, demonstrating commitment to educational excellence within Christian education framework and meeting established standards for Christian schools.
• Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSASC)coreOthersFaith Heritage is accredited by MSASC, meeting regional educational standards and demonstrating quality assurance for college preparatory education.
• NaviancecoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege guidance platform used by current students for college research, career interest profiling, application tracking, and transcript requests. Available through student.naviance.com/faith.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for PSAT and SAT testing and preparation resources. Khan Academy integration for SAT prep. School profile and applications guide support college application process.
• ACTcoreTechnology or IntegrationACT college planning resources and test registration for students. Guidance office provides information on ACT test dates and score review for college applications.
• FACTS Management SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system for grades, attendance, and tuition management. Used for enrollment inquiries, tuition agreements, and FACTS Family Portal for ongoing student records access.
• Land's EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier with dedicated Faith Heritage School store page (Preferred School number: 900157447). Families purchase required uniforms from Land's End with FHS logo imprint.
• Onondaga High School League, Section IIIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic conference competing against public, private, and Christian schools in Section III. Programs include soccer, basketball, track & field, volleyball, baseball, and cross-country at modified and varsity levels.
• Syracuse University (SUPA Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUPA Calculus dual credit program allows seniors to earn Syracuse University credit. Syllabus covers first-semester freshman calculus topics taught by FHS faculty under SU supervision.
• Onondaga Community College (College Credit Now)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced English 12 comprises two dual credit courses (ENG 103 and ENG 104) through OCC's College Credit Now program, enabling students to earn college credits while in high school.
• SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESF Global Environment is a 3-credit college-level environmental science course offered through SUNY ESF, examining ecology, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship.
• Microsoft (Office 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationOffice 365 platform for staff and students including email, document management, and educational tools. Staff Portal and Office365 Login access for school community.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCA sponsors athletic camps including Soccer Camp (June 29-July 2), Basketball Camp (August 3-6), and Volleyball Camp (August 17-20) for students in grades 2-8.
• Family LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily Life leads Theater Camp (July 6-10) for students ages 8-15, offering instruction in acting and performance culminating in student presentation of Heart of a Hero.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Aquinas Institute: Catholic college-preparatory K-12 school in Rochester, NY with similar faith-based curriculum integration, college-credit partnerships, and competitive athletics, comparable in mission and structure.
• Seton Catholic Central: Catholic PreK-12 school in Binghamton, NY offering comparable faith-based curriculum, athletics, and college-prep programming for families across Upstate New York.
• Manlius Pebble Hill School: Independent, non-religious PreK-12 college-preparatory school in Syracuse offering comparable academic rigor, athletics, and fine arts, competing for the same tuition-paying families seeking private school education.
• Notre Dame Junior-Senior High School: Catholic 7-12 college-preparatory school in Upstate New York competing for faith-oriented families with rigorous academics and Section-level athletics, structurally similar to Faith Heritage's high school program.
• Trinity Catholic School: Catholic K-8 (and PreK) faith-based elementary/middle school in the region, comparable in early-years faith-based private education offering for families considering PreK-grade school alternatives.
• Christian Brothers Academy (CBA): Catholic K-12 college-prep school in the Syracuse area, accredited and competing for the same multi-denominational Christian/values-oriented family segment with athletics and AP/college-credit pathways.
• Bishop Grimes Jr-Sr High School: Catholic regional middle/high school in East Syracuse that competes in Section III athletics with Faith Heritage and serves faith-oriented families in the CNY market seeking private secondary education.

Broad incumbents

• Syracuse Academy of Science: Public charter school network serving K-12 in Syracuse and Central New York, competing for college-prep-oriented families through public funding and STEM focus at potentially lower cost than Faith Heritage.

Others

• New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS): Umbrella organization for independent schools in New York; not a direct competitor but a peer-network reference, providing accreditation-adjacent standards and best-practice frameworks similar to those Faith Heritage pursues through ACSI/MSA.

Regional players

• Rochester Christian School: Christian PreK-12 school in the Rochester, NY area with explicit biblical integration across subjects, paralleling Faith Heritage's mission and curriculum approach but serving a different upstate geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/faithheritageschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/faith_heritage_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/faith-heritage-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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