Hayden Catholic High School

What Hayden Catholic High School does

Hayden Catholic High School is a non-profit Roman Catholic secondary school founded in 1911 in Topeka, Kansas, operating under the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. It serves students in grades 9-12 through a college-preparatory curriculum that combines AP and dual credit coursework (via partnerships with Washburn Institute of Technology and Allen County Community College) with a four-year theology program based on USCCB standards. The school also operates a Community/House system grouping students into four communities and five Houses, providing two adult mentors per student to support academic, social, and spiritual growth, plus a Christian Service requirement of 10-20 hours per year.

The school generates revenue through a tiered tuition model ($8,600 for Topeka Catholic Parish students, $10,360 for non-Topeka Catholic students, and $13,500 for international students) supplemented by parish subsidies, donations, and the Hayden Annual Appeal (donations and business partnerships comprising 20% of the annual budget). Distribution occurs through direct admissions domestically and through three international placement agencies (Guardian EDU for South Korea, ASSE International, and SMG Student Management Group) for F-1 and J-1 visa students; the school holds SEVP certification. Supporting technology is entirely off-the-shelf: RenWeb/FACTS for student information and tuition management, Parchment for transcript delivery, Google Sites for teacher pages, and Aware3 for the mobile app.

The business is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas, with a leadership team of approximately 28 administrative staff including a President (Shelly Buhler), Principal (James Sandstrom), Dean of Students, Athletic/Activity Director, Financial Controller, Director of Advancement, Director of Information Technology, and Director of Facilities. The school runs a 4A athletic program in the Centennial League and offers 20+ extracurricular activities, with 98% student participation. Most recent strategic milestones include completion of a $2.5 million stewardship campaign in 2025 and ongoing facility modernization (Foyer remodel, window replacement, science wing additions).

Name

Hayden Catholic High School

Legal name

Hayden Catholic High School

Website

https://haydencatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hayden Catholic High School is a non-profit Catholic college-preparatory school in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 and international students via AP courses, dual credit, and a House mentorship system under the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

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 education
• Faith formation programs
• International student programs
• Private high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Three tiers based on parish membership and residency status: Topeka Catholic Parish students ($8,600/year), non-Topeka Catholic Parish students ($10,360/year), and international students ($13,500/year). Tuition includes textbook rental, technology fees, software fees, and student activity card.
2. Parish Subsidies and Donations: Revenue supplemented by subsidies from Topeka Region Catholic parishes and donor contributions. Donations and business partnerships comprise 20% of annual budget. More than $500,000 in tuition assistance awarded annually through Hayden Foundation, Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), and operating budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hayden Catholic High School provides Roman Catholic college-preparatory secondary education for students in grades 9-12. The core offering combines rigorous college-prep academics (including AP and dual credit courses) with Catholic faith formation, Christian service requirements, and a broad extracurricular/athletics program. Instruction is delivered on a single Topeka, Kansas campus with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, supported by a Community/House mentoring system that pairs each student with adult mentors for academic, social, and spiritual guidance.

Product overview

Hayden Catholic High School offers a comprehensive Roman Catholic secondary education as a unified program combining academic excellence with faith formation. The core offering is college-preparatory education featuring AP and dual credit courses through partnerships with Washburn Institute of Technology and Allen County. The school provides a full spectrum of extracurricular activities including 20+ clubs and complete athletic programs in the Centennial League. Summer programming includes academic classes and sports/arts camps. Specialized programs include theology curriculum with Campus Ministry and a SEVP-certified international student program accepting F-1 and J-1 visa holders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Education Comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum for grades 9-12 featuring AP credit courses in Chemistry, Math, History, English, and Foreign Language, plus dual credit opportunities. The program maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio and produces the highest ACT scores in Shawnee County with a 95%+ college-going rate and over $4 million in scholarships awarded annually to graduates.
• Dual Credit College Courses

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guardian EDUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership for South Korean international student placement. Guardian EDU recruits and places South Korean students at Hayden Catholic High School.
• ASSE International Student Exchange ProgramscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student exchange program providing opportunities for international students to attend Hayden Catholic High School. Also recruits host families in the local area.
• SMG Student Management GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership began in 2023. Program enables students from around the world to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States, UK, and Canada. Regional Manager: Deby Sorensen.
• Washburn Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership allowing Hayden students to attend classes at Washburn Tech campus for vocational and technical education opportunities.
• Allen County Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline courses available to Hayden students during study hall periods, allowing students to earn college credit while receiving support from Hayden teachers.
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS provides tuition management, payment processing, and financial aid assessment services. Used for tuition payments, FACTS Portal access, and tuition assistance applications.
• RenWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool information management system used for student records, grade reporting, attendance tracking, and parent/student portal access.
• Christ the King Parish (Topeka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish providing student enrollment and supporting Hayden through parish subsidies. Pastor: Fr. Matthew Schiffelbein. Principal: Mrs. Tricia Morgan.
• Holy Family Parish (Topeka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish including Sacred Heart-St. Joseph and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Pastors: Fr. Tim Haberkorn and Fr. Daniel Coronado. Principal: Ms. Relynn Reynoso.
• Mater Dei Parish (Topeka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish. Pastor: Fr. Matthew Nagle. Principal: Mrs. Andrea Hillebert.
• Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish (Topeka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish. Pastor: Fr. Nathan Haverland. Principal: Mr. Eric White.
• St. Matthew Parish (Topeka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish. Pastor: Fr. John Torrez. Principal: Mrs. Joey Lauts.
• Corpus Christi Parish (Lawrence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish in Lawrence, Kansas. Hayden provides complimentary transportation from Lawrence. Pastor: Fr. Jerry Volz. Principal: Mrs. Heather Stessman.
• St. John the Evangelist Parish (Lawrence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner Catholic parish in Lawrence, Kansas. Pastor: Fr. John Cousins, O.F.M. Cap. Principal: Mr. Jeff Harkin.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Miege High School: Catholic, co-ed, college-prep high school in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with AP and extracurricular programming — the closest functional peer to Hayden in the same archdiocese.
• St. Thomas Aquinas High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Overland Park, Kansas (Archdiocese of KCK), offering AP, dual credit, and comprehensive athletics — directly comparable in mission, scale, and curricular model.
• Marian High School: Catholic college-prep high school (girls) in Omaha, Nebraska operating under similar parish-subsidy and tuition model; comparable in scale, mission, and reliance on Catholic community support.
• Rockhurst High School: Jesuit Catholic high school for boys in Kansas City, Missouri with strong college-prep academics, faith formation, and athletics; comparable faith-based K-12 operator in the same regional Catholic ecosystem.
• Christ Preparatory School: Independent Christian college-prep school in the Kansas City metro with K-12 offerings; comparable private, faith-based, college-prep model serving similar Midwestern families.
• St. James Academy: Catholic college-prep high school in Lenexa, Kansas serving grades 9-12, with parallel AP, theology curriculum, and extracurricular programming in the same archdiocese.

Broad incumbents

• Seton Catholic Schools: Network of Catholic elementary and high schools in the Milwaukee area that centralizes fundraising, marketing, and operational support; relevant broader-incumbent comparison for Catholic school operating models.
• The Pembroke Hill School: Larger, well-established independent PK-12 college-prep school in Kansas City with broader resources and longer history; competes with Hayden for college-bound families in the broader KCK catchment.

Regional players

• Topeka Collegiate School: Independent, non-religious private PK-12 school in Topeka, Kansas — direct local competitor for college-prep families who prioritize academics over faith-based programming.

Others

• FACTS (Factsmgt): Tuition management, financial aid assessment, and SIS vendor used by Hayden and many peer Catholic schools — adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HaydenHigh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbOnlJggC2zzEwiphrxE8Aw
• Facebookfacebook.com/haydencatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hayden-catholic-high-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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