Grace Christian School

Name

Grace Christian School

Legal name

Grace Christian School

Website

https://gracechristianalaska.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian 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 industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• K-12 Christian education
• College preparatory school
• Private faith-based school
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Private school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage, Alaska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Tuition varies by grade level: Kindergarten $10,425/year, Elementary (1-6) $11,500/year, Junior High (7-8) $12,525/year, High School (9-12) $12,525/year. Sibling discounts available: 2nd student $200/year, 3rd student $600/year, 4th student $1,000/year, 5th+ student $2,000/year. $100 discount for full tuition paid by July 31st.
2. Athletic Fees: Per-sport athletic fees: $250 for high school sports, $150 for junior high sports, charged through family FACTS account
3. Application and Commitment Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $25 per student; Annual Commitment Fee of $350 per student to hold enrollment place
4. Donations and Fundraising: Annual fundraising including Galaxy of Grace Auction, Guardians Day of Giving (annual goal $125,000), athletic sponsorships, and general donations. School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 91-1812025).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grace Christian School is a private K-12 Christian college-preparatory school in Anchorage, Alaska serving nearly 600 students. It delivers integrated faith-based academic instruction across Elementary (K-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12) divisions, complemented by AP courses, athletics, fine arts, guidance counseling, and on-campus health services. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition, application/commitment fees, athletic fees, donations, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Grace Christian School offers a unified K-12 Christian college-preparatory education program that integrates Biblical principles with academic excellence. The school provides a cohesive educational journey from Kindergarten through 12th grade, organized into Elementary (K-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12) programs. Beyond core academics, the school offers complementary programs including an Athletics program with multiple sports at junior high and high school levels, a comprehensive Fine & Performing Arts department (instrumental music, choral, drama, and visual arts), and Guidance Counseling services for college and career readiness. Support services include School Health with on-campus nursing, Tailored Tuition financial assistance, and a Continuous Enrollment system. The school serves nearly 600 students and receives no state or federal funding, relying on tuition, donations, and athletic sponsorships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Christian College-Preparatory Education Comprehensive private Christian education serving students in grades K-12, providing a college preparatory curriculum integrated with Biblical principles and faith-based learning for families in the Anchorage, Alaska area.
• Elementary School Program (K-6) Elementary education building fundamental skills using Christian publishers including Bob Jones, Saxon Math, and ACSI curriculum, spanning Kindergarten through 6th grade with focus on academic excellence and spiritual development.
• Junior High School Program (7-8) Middle school education reinforcing and expanding fundamental skills across core academic subjects and electives for grades 7-8.
• High School Program (9-12) College preparatory high school with regular and Advanced Placement courses including AP U.S. History, AP English Language and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP English Literature and Composition, and AP Environmental Science.
• Guidance Counseling Services College and career readiness program assisting high school students with course selections, extracurricular planning, community service, and post-secondary planning, with access to the Naviance platform for resume building, college research, and transcript requests.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program offering junior high and high school athletics including cross country, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, track and field, baseball, and Nordic skiing, with per-sport athletic fees of $250 for high school and $150 for junior high.
• Fine and Performing Arts Program Comprehensive arts program including instrumental music (band, orchestra, jazz band, percussion ensemble), choral music (Junior High Choir, High School Concert Choir, Men's and Women's Ensembles), drama (Junior High and High School classes with two mainstage productions annually), and visual arts (K-12 studio art with various mediums).
• Student Council Leadership development program for students focused on building leaders who aim to be a transforming influence, aligned with the school's mission to develop student leadership.
• Missions Opportunities Global missions program for grades 9-12 providing students opportunities to grow in faith by serving others through mission trips.
• School Health Services On-campus health clinic staffed by a registered nurse providing Well Clinic and Sick Clinic services, including medical interventions, chronic condition support, emergency care, vision and growth screenings, and immunization compliance monitoring.
• Tailored Tuition Assistance Need-based tuition assistance program where total tuition due cannot exceed 15% of family income, with awards typically not exceeding 50% of tuition due, administered through FACTS Management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates admitted to colleges nationwide; admissions representatives report GCS grads stand out in love of learning, community involvement, and extracurricular activities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Athletic Sponsors (Alaska Sausage and Seafood, Alaska Orthopedic Specialists, Alpha Aviation LLC, Monica Whitt Photography, Midas, ASRC, Reger, Crown Mountain Guides, Petro 49, Alaska Helicopter Tours)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses provide financial sponsorship for the Grizzly athletic program at tiered levels (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Maroon $3,000, White $1,500) in exchange for advertising visibility at events and on digital platforms. All gifts are tax-deductible as Grace is a 501(c)(3) organization.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tuition management and payment processing service. Handles monthly tuition payments, financial aid applications, and grant & aid processing for Tailored Tuition program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Faith Academy: Network of faith-based K-12 schools with Christ-centered college-preparatory curriculum across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable in mission, curriculum philosophy, and integrated athletics/fine arts programming.
• Prestonwood Christian Academy: Large faith-based K-12 college-preparatory school in Plano, Texas with multiple campuses and a similar Christ-centered college-prep model. Comparable in mission and college-prep focus but operates at significantly larger scale than Grace Christian School.
• Liberty Christian Academy: Faith-based K-12 college-preparatory school offering Christ-centered academics with AP courses and competitive athletics. Operates at larger scale with multiple campuses; similar mission and college-prep focus.
• Denver Christian Schools: Faith-based K-12 college-preparatory school in the Denver metropolitan area with Christ-centered academics and integrated arts/athletics. Comparable in model, faith integration, and college-prep focus, though serving a larger and different regional market.
• Wheaton Academy: Faith-based college-preparatory high school in West Chicago, Illinois with a Christ-centered mission and rigorous AP curriculum. Comparable in college-prep identity and AP course offerings though smaller in scope (high school only).
• The Woodlands Christian Academy: Independent Christ-centered K-12 college-preparatory school in The Woodlands, Texas. Similar faith-based college-prep positioning with extensive athletics and fine arts programs mirroring Grace Christian School's integrated offering.
• Northland Christian School: Faith-based K-12 college-preparatory school with AP courses, competitive athletics, and fine arts. Comparable in mission, scope, and college-prep identity though serving a different regional market.

Direct peers

• Anchorage Christian Schools: The other major faith-based K-12 school in Anchorage, Alaska, operating across elementary and secondary grades. Most direct local competitor for Christian families evaluating private education in the same metropolitan market as Grace Christian School.
• Eagle River Christian School: Faith-based K-12 school located in Eagle River, within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Directly competes for Christian families in the same region with comparable Christ-centered educational model.
• Pacific Northern Academy: An independent (non-religious) K-12 private school in Anchorage, Alaska serving a similar student population size. Comparable in scale and location though secular, representing the alternative for families prioritizing private K-12 without a faith-based mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GraceChristianAK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/grace-christian-school-41

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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