Herning Gymnasium

What Herning Gymnasium does

Herning Gymnasium is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) founded in 1923 in Herning, Central Jutland, and operating under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. It transitioned to public self-governance (offentligt selveje) under the state in 2007. The school's core product is the three-year STX (Studentereksamen) programme, culminating in the Danish university-preparatory upper secondary exam. Approximately 1,000 students progress through a foundation semester (grundforløb) before selecting one of 12 study directions (studieretninger) organized within four academic houses: Natural Sciences, Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences. Education is tuition-free under the Danish public education system, with students potentially eligible for SU (State Education Support). Teaching is delivered on a single campus at H.P. Hansens Vej 8 — a 21,300 m3 building with 77 teaching rooms, expanded in phases during 1972, 2005-2007, and 2013-2014 — and approximately 1,200 people pass through the campus daily. The school supports 88 employees (staff and faculty).

The institution's business model is entirely state-funded via per-student operating grants from the Ministry of Children and Education; there is no tuition revenue, no commercial customers, and no external ownership. Herning Gymnasium supplements its academic core with an active extracurricular programme including annual musical productions (since 1991), music, sports, and talent development in partnership with Team Danmark and Talent Herning, as well as international excursions, language certifications, and dyslexia support. It runs a feeder pipeline of outreach programmes (Brobygning, Junior Talent, Sciencebattle, Sprogdag, Naturfag) targeting 8th-9th grade primary school students in the region to sustain enrollment. The school's technology platform is built on Microsoft 365 for administrative and collaboration functions and Lectio for the student information system (scheduling, attendance, assignments, study plans), supplemented by Google Analytics and Meta social plugins. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or commercial software products are developed or sold.

Herning Gymnasium also maintains a distinctive cultural asset base that functions as soft differentiation rather than a revenue stream: a curated collection of 717 artworks by notable Danish artists (Carl-Henning Pedersen, Egill Jacobsen, Sven Dalsgaard, Eva Sørensen) and former students, including Nadia Plesner's 32 m² Darfurnica (2010), the Grønnegården courtyard designed by landscape architect Torben Schønherr (2014), and the Modsol stainless steel sculpture by alumnus Marie Kølbæk Iversen unveiled in August 2024. Governance is provided by a board of directors (bestyrelsen), with Momme Mailund as the current rector succeeding Søren Brøndum, who held the role for 32 years (1988-2020). The institution holds CVR registration 29 54 78 23 and is GDPR-compliant in its data handling.

Name

Herning Gymnasium

Legal name

Herning Gymnasium

Website

https://herning-gym.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Herning Gymnasium is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school in Herning, founded in 1923, delivering the three-year STX (Studentereksamen) programme to approximately 1,000 students across 12 study directions, with no tuition and full state funding from the Danish Ministry of Children and Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAABAO

Curriculum, Instructional Materials & Practice Testing for GED/HiSET

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Adult Secondary Education (ASE) / High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET)

SECONDARYEDANAJAG

High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC) Preparation

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Remedial, Credit Recovery & Academic Catch-Up Programs

SECONDARYMPAKAEAJ

Collegiate & School Athletic Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYEDAMAGAF

Quiz Bowl & Academic Team Competitions

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Academic Clubs & Competitions (Debate, Model UN, Olympiads)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Gymnasium programs
• STX studentereksamen
• Public secondary school
• Academic study lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Herning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State-funded public education: Herning Gymnasium operates as a publicly funded educational institution under the Danish state. As a gymnasium (upper secondary school), it receives government funding based on enrollment and educational programs offered. Revenue comes from the Danish Ministry of Children and Education to provide STX (Upper Secondary School) programs to students.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Herning Gymnasium is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) that delivers the 3-year STX (Studentereksamen) programme. Instruction comprises a foundation semester followed by specialization in one of 12 study directions organized across four academic houses: natural sciences, languages, arts, and social sciences. The school also runs extracurricular programmes including an annual musical, talent development (Team Danmark/Talent Herning), international excursions, music, sports, and primary school outreach activities.

Product overview

Herning Gymnasium is a Danish upper secondary school (STX gymnasium) founded in 1923 and celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. Its core educational product is the 3-year STX (Studentereksamen) programme, which includes a foundation semester followed by one of 12 study directions across 4 academic houses (Science/Natural Sciences, Language, Arts, Social Sciences). The school offers a broad range of compulsory and elective subjects, complemented by a vibrant extracurricular programme including annual musical productions (since 1991), music, sports, Team Danmark talent programmes, and international excursions. The school also maintains a significant public art collection of over 717 works by notable artists including Carl-Henning Pedersen, Egill Jacobsen, and Sven Dalsgaard, as well as recent works by former students. A landmark recent addition is the 'Modsol' stainless steel sculpture (2024) by Marie Kølbæk Iversen. The school operates on a Microsoft 365 digital platform and uses Lectio as its student information system. The campus includes the architect-designed Grønnegården courtyard.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• STX (Studentereksamen) Programme A 3-year Danish upper secondary education programme culminating in the studentereksamen (upper secondary exam). Includes a foundation semester (grundforløb) followed by a study direction phase, with compulsory and elective subjects. Free to Danish students under the public education system.
• Studieretninger (Study Directions) Twelve distinct academic study directions offered across four overarching academic houses: the Science/Natural Sciences House, the Language House, the Arts House, and the Social Sciences House. Students select a study direction after completing the foundation semester.
• Subjects (Fag) A comprehensive catalogue of compulsory and elective subjects spanning sciences, languages, humanities, and arts disciplines, forming the curricular backbone of the STX programme.
• Annual Musical Productions An annual collaborative musical production staged since 1991, involving students, teachers, and staff. Recent and past productions include titles such as 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Coat', 'Les Misérables', and 'Grease'.
• International Activities and Excursions Internationalization programme offering international activities and study trips that provide students with cross-cultural learning experiences.
• Talent Development Programme A talent development track for high-achieving students, delivered in cooperation with Team Danmark and Talent Herning programmes.
• Primary School Outreach Activities Outreach activities for primary school students including Junior Talent, Sciencebattle, language day (Sprogdag), and science programmes (Naturfag), designed to introduce prospective students to the school's academic offerings.
• Music Programme An active music programme forming part of the school's extracurricular activities and supporting the annual musical production.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Marie Kølbæk IversenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2024Alumni artist who created the 'Modsol' sculpture for the school's 100th anniversary. The stainless steel sculpture (2.37m) was unveiled August 14, 2024, and symbolizes the school's history and future. Supported by multiple foundations and partners including Statens Kunstfond, Den Anonyme Almennyttige Fond, Egefonden, and others.
• Statens Kunstfond (National Arts Foundation)minorOthersProvided funding support for the 'Modsol' sculpture by Marie Kølbæk Iversen.
• Carl-Henning Pedersen & Else Alfelts MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuseum director Lotte Korshøj participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Modsol sculpture. Museum is a key cultural partner in the Herning region.
• Torben Schønherr LandskabsarkitekterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned the Grønnegården garden completed in 2014, transforming the school's courtyard into a contemporary landscape installation supported by Ny Carlsbergfondet and A.P. Møller Fond.
• Bjerringbro GymnasiumminorOthersOne of many regional gymnasiums and institutions that supported the Modsol sculpture project.
• Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & GymnasierminorOthersPart of the Herning educational ecosystem that supported the school's 100th anniversary sculpture.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nørre Gymnasium: Copenhagen-based STX gymnasium that has publicly pursued internationalization and modern campus branding strategies. Comparable curriculum and funding model, but urban rather than regional context.
• Herningsholm Erhvervsskole & Gymnasier: Regional Herning-based secondary institution (gymnasium and vocational programmes) listed as a partner in Herning Gymnasium's 100th-anniversary sculpture project. Competes directly for the same Herning-area students and operates under the same Danish Ministry of Children and Education oversight.
• Silkeborg Gymnasium: Danish STX gymnasium that was the prior institution of former rector Ove Østergaard, illustrating the close professional network among Jutland gymnasiums. Operates an identical 3-year STX programme and competes in the broader Central Jutland catchment.
• Viborg Katedralskole: One of Denmark's oldest cathedral schools, offering the STX programme in Viborg within Central Jutland. Comparable scale, curriculum breadth, and state-funded model make it a strong structural peer.
• Bjerringbro Gymnasium: Neighbouring Danish upper-secondary STX gymnasium explicitly partnered with Herning Gymnasium on the Modsol sculpture project. Operates the same STX programme, competes for the same Central Jutland folkeskole graduates, and shares the same state taximeter funding model.
• Holstebro Gymnasium og HF: STX/HF gymnasium in nearby Holstebro (Central Jutland) operating the same Danish state-funded model. Directly comparable offering and overlapping recruitment geography make it one of the closest market-positioning peers.
• Ringkøbing Gymnasium: STX gymnasium in Ringkøbing (historically part of Ringkøbing Amt, the same county that previously administered Herning Gymnasium before 2007). Competes for the same western Jutland student base under identical funding rules.

Broad incumbents

• Aalborg Katedralskole: Historic Danish cathedral school in Aalborg with a full STX programme. Comparable institutional heritage and state-funded model, but at larger scale and in a different regional catchment (North Jutland).
• Aarhus Katedralskole: Larger and more prominent Danish cathedral gymnasium in Aarhus. Operates the same STX curriculum at greater scale and broader study-line breadth, serving as a higher-tier benchmark within the same state-funded system.
• Odense Katedralskole: One of Denmark's oldest and largest cathedral gymnasiums, located in Odense on Funen. Operates an equivalent STX curriculum with broader study-line options under the same state funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HerningGymnasium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/herning-gymnasium
• Instagraminstagram.com/herninggymnasium

Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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