Highland Baptist Christian School

What Highland Baptist Christian School does

Highland Baptist Christian School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered PK3-12 institution located on a single campus at 708 Angers Street in New Iberia, Louisiana, founded in 1995 and currently celebrating its 30th anniversary year. It serves families in the Iberia Parish area seeking an integrated academic and faith-based education, with a 49-person staff directory covering elementary through high school instruction, administration, athletics, and support roles across three grade-level programs (Elementary PK3-6, Middle School 7-8, High School 9-12). Beyond core academics, the school operates a full extracurricular ecosystem including competitive athletics under LHSAA jurisdiction, clubs such as Beta, Key Club, NHS, and 4-H, a Highland School of Music enrichment program, weekly chapel services led by Highland Baptist Church pastors, before/after care, bus service coordinated through the Iberia Parish School Board, and a lunch program run through Captain's Galley.

The school's technology layer is built entirely on commodity K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems: Edlio powers the public website and admin portal, RenWeb/FACTS serves as the student information system and parent portal, and Google Classroom delivers online coursework. A 1:1 Chromebook program issues devices to students in grades 7-12 (and selectively to elementary grades), integrated with Google Apps for Education and educational content filtering for home use. The high school additionally offers dual enrollment courses through partnerships with Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University, allowing qualifying juniors and seniors to earn simultaneous high school and college credit. Athletics is a notable product surface, with nine sports offerings and a distinctive program open to homeschool students in the community.

The business model is tuition-driven and recurring, anchored by annual PK3-12 tuition (rates published through a separate 2026-27 Tuition Schedule) and supplemented by ancillary recurring fees including an $85 annual milk program, $2/day before care, $6/day after care, a $15 student parking permit, and transactional revenue from spirit merchandise, Chromebook loaner penalties, and commemorative brick sales. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on church affiliation, local reputation, parent referrals via the Parent Squad PTO, and an active social media presence rather than paid acquisition. The school holds Louisiana Department of Education Approved Accreditation, which underpins both regulatory legitimacy and LHSAA athletic eligibility. Revenue, enrollment figures, and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Highland Baptist Christian School

Legal name

Highland Baptist Christian School

Website

https://hbcsni.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highland Baptist Christian School is a private, nonprofit PK3-12 Christian school in New Iberia, Louisiana, founded in 1995, serving local families with tuition-based faith-integrated academics, dual enrollment college credit, and LHSAA athletics on a single campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), 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 Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Christian school education
• K-12 private education
• College preparatory school
• Christian elementary school
• Private secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Iberia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration: Annual tuition payments from families for PK3-12th grade education. Registration fees collected during enrollment periods. Specific tuition amounts referenced via 2026-27 Tuition Schedule link.
2. Before and After Care Services: Before care at $2/day and After Care at $6/day for PK-6 students, providing supervision and homework support. Late pickup fees of $6 for first 10 minutes and $1/minute thereafter.
3. Milk Program: Annual milk fees at $85 per student (PK-6th and 7th-12th), required for students receiving milk at lunch
4. Student Parking Permits: $15 parking permit fee for high school students with valid driver's licenses to park on campus
5. Spirit Wear and Merchandise: Sales of spirit shirts ($15 each) and other school merchandise including homecoming ads
6. Chromebook Loaner Fees: Fees for repeated Chromebook loaner requests: $5 second occurrence, $10 third occurrence, $15 fourth occurrence and disciplinary action
7. Brick Sales: Custom brick purchases for campus memorial/commemorative program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Highland Baptist Christian School is an independent private Christian school delivering a continuous PK3 through 12th-grade education on a single New Iberia, Louisiana campus. Its core academic offering is divided into three grade-level programs — Elementary (PK3-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12) — taught in a Christ-centered, Bible-integrated environment, with ancillary paid services such as before/after care, lunch, transportation coordination, athletics, music, and dual enrollment college credit with LSU and Northwestern State University.

Product overview

Highland Baptist Christian School offers a comprehensive PK3-12 Christian education with three core grade-level programs: Elementary (PK3-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12). The school operates as a unified educational institution where these programs share the same campus, values, and mission. Beyond core academics, the school provides an integrated ecosystem of supporting services including a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 7-12, athletics (football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country, cheer, baseball, softball, track & field), clubs (Beta Club, Key Club, 4-H, Student Council, NHS, STEM Club, Math Club), and the Highland School of Music. Additional services include before/after care, bus transportation via IPSB, lunch program through Captain's Galley, weekly chapel services, and summer programs. The high school offers dual enrollment with LSU and Northwestern State University. The school uses Edlio for its website CMS, RenWeb/FACTS for student information management, and Google Classroom for educational technology delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary School Program (PK3-6) Foundational academic instruction for Pre-Kindergarten 3 through 6th grade in a Christ-centered environment with emphasis on phonics, reading, mathematics, science, and character development; intended for families enrolling children in the early grades at HBCS.
• Middle School Program (7-8) Middle school program for grades 7-8 featuring a 7-period class schedule, college-preparatory curriculum, and preparation for high school academics with focus on independence and accountability; also enables participation in the 1:1 Chromebook program.
• High School Program (9-12) High school program for grades 9-12 offering a college-preparatory curriculum including honors courses, graduation readiness preparation, and dual enrollment opportunities with LSU and Northwestern State University.
• Athletics Program Competitive interscholastic sports program covering football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, cross country, cheer, baseball, softball, and track and field; open to homeschool middle and high school students and operated under LHSAA rules.
• Clubs and Extracurricular Activities Student organizations including Beta Club (honors), Key Club (community service), 4-H Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, STEM Club, Math Club, Highland School of Music (guitar, piano, drums, voice), and Drumline.
• 1:1 Chromebook Program School-issued Chromebook devices for grades 7-12 providing Google Apps for Education access, RenWeb integration, and home use with educational filtering; Chromebooks also made available for elementary (PK3-6) students.
• Before and After Care Supervision services for elementary (PK-6) students: Before Care starting at 7:15 a.m. at $2/day and After Care until 5:30 p.m. at $6/day, with late fees applied after 5:30 p.m. ($6 for first 10 minutes, $1/minute thereafter).
• Bus Transportation Coordination School bus transportation coordinated through the Iberia Parish School Board (IPSB), with designated bus stops and required Transportation Request Forms; parents contact IPSB Transportation Department directly to determine bus assignments.
• Lunch Program Daily lunch service provided in partnership with Captain's Galley, offering customizable meal options with ordering through the Captain's Galley online platform; available in small, medium, and large meal sizes.
• Chapel Services Weekly chapel services held each Wednesday in the Highland Baptist Church worship center, led by the pastors and music minister of Highland Baptist Church for student spiritual development and worship.
• Summer Programs Summer reading and enrichment programs including summer letters, reading challenges for PK-12th grade, and preparation materials for the upcoming school year.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit program in partnership with Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University, allowing qualified juniors and seniors to earn both high school and college credits through online courses taken during school hours.
• Highland School of Music Music instruction program offering classes in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, snare drum, drum set, and voice, with student registration administered through the school.
• Before/After Care Daily Service Pay-as-you-go daily supervision service for PK-6 students: Before Care at $2.00 per day from 7:15 a.m. and After Care at $6.00 per day until 5:30 p.m., with a $6.00 late fee for the first 10 minutes and $1.00 per minute thereafter.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dual enrollment college credit opportunities through LSU and Northwestern State University partnerships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Louisiana State University (LSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing qualified high school juniors and seniors to take online college courses during school hours for both high school and college credit. Students notified of eligibility and course choices in spring preceding enrollment.
• Northwestern State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership similar to LSU arrangement, enabling high school students to earn simultaneous high school and college credits through online coursework during school hours.
• Iberia Parish School Board (IPSB)supportOthersIPSB provides bus transportation services for HBCS students. Parents contact IPSB Transportation Department at (337) 365-2341 to determine bus assignments and complete Transportation Request Forms.
• New Iberia Kiwanis ClubsupportStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting the Key Club International high school service program. Students participate in civic affairs, school activities, and community service, exemplifying Christ through service to others.
• Captain's GalleysupportTechnology or IntegrationLunch provider partnership offering customizable meal options for students. Parents create accounts, add students, and order meals monthly through an online platform. Provides small, medium, and large meal sizes.
• Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAthletic governing body affiliation required for participation in competitive high school athletics. HBCS athletics compete under LHSAA rules and regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• St. Joseph Academy: Catholic PK3-12 school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, providing a comparable faith-integrated, college-preparatory education model with a broader athletics footprint.
• The Academy of the Sacred Heart: Catholic PK3-12 school in Grand Coteau, Louisiana, competing in the same statewide private-school market with broader geographic reach but a parallel faith-based operating model.

Direct peers

• Westminster Christian Academy: Faith-based private K-12 school in Opelousas, Louisiana, serving Acadiana-region families with a comparable Christian-curriculum model, athletics program, and tuition-based revenue structure.
• Ascension Christian High School: Faith-based K-12 school in Gonzales, Louisiana offering college-prep academics, LHSAA athletics, and dual-enrollment options — structurally similar to HBCS's high school offering.
• Northlake Christian School: Private PK3-12 Christian school in Covington, Louisiana, offering integrated faith-based academics, competitive LHSAA athletics, and before/after care — a close structural match to HBCS.
• First Baptist Academy: Baptist-affiliated PK3-12 school in Louisiana with the same church-ecosystem recruitment model, denominational curriculum integration, and small-staff operating profile as HBCS.
• Episcopal School of Acadiana: Independent PK3-12 school serving the Acadiana region (Broussard/Lafayette), competing directly with HBCS for Acadiana families seeking faith-infused private education and competitive athletics.
• Christian Life Academy: Faith-based K-12 school in the greater Lafayette, Louisiana area (adjacent to New Iberia) with comparable size, Christian curriculum emphasis, and community-driven enrollment model.

Broad incumbents

• Brother Martin High School: Large Catholic secondary school in New Orleans offering college-prep academics and elite LHSAA athletics; a broader incumbent against which HBCS must differentiate on community intimacy and Baptist identity.

Others

• FACTS (RenWeb) / Edlio: Technology vendors powering HBCS's student information system (FACTS Parent Portal) and website CMS (Edlio); included as ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hbcsnewiberia
• Facebookfacebook.com/hbcsnewiberia
• Instagraminstagram.com/hbcsnewiberia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/highland-baptist-christian-school-20

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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