First Baptist Academy (Powell)

What First Baptist Academy (Powell) does

First Baptist Academy is a private classical Christian school operating as the largest ministry of First Baptist Powell Church from a single campus at 7706 Ewing Road in Powell, Tennessee. Founded in August 2006 with 43 students, the school has grown to over 500 students spanning Pre-K (age 3) through 12th grade across four divisions (Lower School, Early Middle School, Middle School, Upper School). Its core academic offering is a Trivium-based classical curriculum (Grammar in Lower School, Logic in Middle School, Rhetoric in Upper School) integrated with a biblical worldview, supplemented by an Individualized Learning Approach, House System (four named houses competing for a House Cup), an Honors Program for 9th–12th grade, AP coursework, and NHS/NJHS chapters.

The business model is sales-led admissions (tour → $150 application → placement test → parent interview) targeting families seeking Christ-centered education. Revenue is generated from six streams: tiered annual tuition ($5,061 Pre-K 3-day to $8,690 Grades 5–12 for 2026–2027), After School Care, Parents Day Out ($1,817/yr), Dance classes ($35–$55/month), a Homeschool Umbrella Program with an Independent Study Program diploma track ($250/student for 9th–12th), and summer camps ($60–$200). A discount architecture (Referral $300, Multi-Child 5–20%, Volunteer $300, Paid-in-Full 2%) and FACTS Grant & Aid support affordability. Operating technology is limited to standard K–12 SaaS — RenWeb (SIS), FACTS (payments/financial aid), and Raptor Technologies (volunteer management) — with no AI/ML or proprietary technology stack. The school is accredited by ACSI, is a TSSAA member, holds College Board AP authorization, and operates athletic co-op programs with Berean (girls soccer) and Grace (football) to broaden competitive offerings without full standalone investment.

Name

First Baptist Academy (Powell)

Legal name

First Baptist Academy

Website

https://fbaeagles.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

First Baptist Academy is a classical Christian school in Powell, Tennessee, operating as a ministry of First Baptist Powell Church. It serves over 500 students from Pre-K through 12th grade using a Trivium-based curriculum integrated with a biblical worldview, supplemented by athletics, arts, and homeschool umbrella programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Classical Christian education
• Private K-12 schooling
• Trivium education model
• Homeschool umbrella program
• Christian school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Powell

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 for students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade programs. Tuition rates vary by grade level, with additional charges for extracurricular activities not included in base tuition.
2. After School Care Services: After-school care program for Pre-K through 4th grade at $90/week, Late Stay for 5th-12th grade at $10/hour, with a $50 registration fee.
3. Dance Classes: Monthly dance instruction fees ranging from $35-$55 per month depending on class type, plus costume fees and recital fees.
4. Homeschool Umbrella Program: K-8th grade at $75 first student, $65 second student; 9th-12th grade ISP at $250 per student; plus enrollment and administrative fees.
5. Parents Day Out Program: Program for children 15 months to Pre-K 5, offered Tuesdays and Thursdays for $1,817 annually.
6. Summer Camps: Various summer camp programs including Science Camp ($150), STEM Camp ($200), Volleyball Camp ($90), and Dance Camps ($60), generating additional revenue during summer months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

First Baptist Academy delivers a tuition-based classical Christian education program for students from Pre-K through 12th grade, structured around the Trivium model (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) and integrated with a biblical worldview. The core academic offering is supplemented by an Honors Program, athletics, fine arts, after-school care, Parents Day Out, a Homeschool Umbrella Program (K-12), and summer camps, all delivered on a single campus in Powell, Tennessee under the authority of First Baptist Powell church.

Product overview

First Baptist Academy is a classical Christian school offering a unified educational product spanning Pre-K through 12th grade using the trivium model. The core product is the classical Christian education program, which is enhanced by multiple add-on modules including: a Homeschool Umbrella Program (K-12th grade with Independent Study option for high school), after-school care and Parents Day Out services, athletics (multiple sports across three seasons), fine arts (dance, winter guard, music, drama, visual arts), summer camps (science, STEM, sports, arts), student clubs (Bible study, spelling, NJHS/NHS), a House System for leadership development, and an Honors Program for academically advanced students. Additional support services include guidance counseling, individualized learning plans, and volunteer opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classical Christian Education (Pre-K to 12th Grade) Full-time tuition-based classical Christian education program for students from Pre-K through 12th grade, using the Trivium model (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) integrated with a biblical worldview and Individualized Learning Approach.
• Homeschool Umbrella Program K-8th grade homeschool umbrella program (curriculum support, standardized testing, record keeping) and 9th-12th Independent Study Program leading to an FBA high school diploma for Tennessee homeschool families.
• After School Care Program After-school care for Pre-K through 4th grade (until 6pm, $90/week Pre-K or $70/week K-4th with $50 registration fee) and Late Stay for 5th-12th grade (until 5:45pm at $10/hour).
• Parents Day Out Part-time weekday program for children 15 months to Pre-K 5, operating Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 2pm at $1,817 annually with a $100 application fee.
• Athletics Program TSSAA-member athletics across Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons, including volleyball, cross country, soccer, softball, golf, basketball, football (co-op with Grace), cheer, track and field, tennis, and baseball.
• Fine Arts Program Arts education including dance (tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary), Winter Guard, music, visual art, drama, and instrumental lessons (piano and violin).
• Summer Camps Summer camp programs including Science Camp ($150), STEM Camp ($200), Volleyball Camp ($90), Dance Camps ($60), and Winterguard Summer Spin Camp.
• House System Student leadership program organizing 1st-12th grade students into four houses (Irenaeus, Judson, Wycliffe, Luther) that compete for the House Cup through Good Samaritan Acts and competitions.
• Honors Program Rigorous academic track for 9th-12th grade students emphasizing Depth, Rigor, Student Development, Faculty Excellence, Interdisciplinary Learning, Digital Learning, and Ministry Emphasis, complementing AP coursework.
• Dance Classes Monthly dance instruction ranging $35-$55 per month by class type (Jazz, Combo Ballet & Tap, Intermediate/Pom, Musical Theater) plus $35 recital fee per dancer and costume fees.
• Winter Guard Program Competitive Winter Guard program (FBA Spinning Eagles) operating within the fine arts curriculum, including a Summer Spin Camp.
• Student Clubs and Honor Societies Extracurricular clubs including Safety Patrol, FBA Bible Study, Spelling Club, Bible Dash, plus chartered chapters of the National Honor Society (10th-12th) and National Junior Honor Society (8th-9th).

Quantifiable outcome

• Grown from 43 students to over 500 students in 16 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Berean (Girls Soccer Co-op)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic co-op partnership with Berean for girls soccer program, allowing FBA students to participate in competitive soccer through a shared program.
• Grace (Football Co-op)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic co-op partnership with Grace for football program, enabling FBA students to participate in football through a shared team.
• First Baptist PowellcoreOthersFirst Baptist Academy operates as the largest ministry of First Baptist Powell church, under its headship and authority. The church provides financial support, pastoral care, and oversight. The school reflects the theological identity of FBP and follows church calendar rhythms.
• Salem Baptist ChurchminorOthersDance program uses Salem Baptist Church as a rehearsal location for opening dance rehearsals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The King's Academy: Multi-campus classical Christian K-12 network with the same Biblical-worldview, college-prep posture as FBA — a clear peer on pedagogy, governance style (church-affiliated), and extracurricular model.
• Christian Academy of Knoxville: Faith-based private K-12 school in the Knoxville area offering college-prep academics, athletics, and arts — directly comparable as a competing private Christian school in the same geographic market.
• Veritas Academy: Classical Christian K-12 school with the same Trivium-oriented, Biblical-worldview model — directly comparable on academic philosophy and extracurricular structure.
• Knoxville Catholic High School: Regional Catholic high school (and lower school) in the Knoxville area — comparable faith-based college-prep private school competing for the same families.
• Grace Christian School (Knoxville): Knoxville-area private Christian K-12 school with athletics and arts programs; FBA co-operates with Grace on football, making it a direct operating and competitive peer.
• Providence Academy (TN): Classical Christian school in the broader Tennessee/Southeast region with comparable Trivium-based pedagogy and Christ-centered mission.
• Geneva School of Boerne: Classical Christian K-12 school in a multi-campus network using the same Trivium and Great Books approach — directly comparable peer on pedagogy and family profile.
• Berean Academy: Knoxville-area classical Christian school with overlapping athletics and admissions funnel; FBA already co-operates with Berean on girls soccer, indicating direct peer overlap in faith-based classical education.

Emerging players

• Classical Conversations: Largest classical Christian homeschool community/co-op network in the U.S. — adjacent competitor for classical Christian education, especially via FBA's own Homeschool Umbrella program.

Regional players

• Webb School of Knoxville: Independent college-prep K-12 school in Knoxville; comparable as a private school competitor for college-prep families, though not faith-based.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/athletics_fba
• Facebookfacebook.com/404651039595784
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/first-baptist-academy-powell

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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