Hidayah Academy

What Hidayah Academy does

Hidayah Academy is a private, 501(c)(3) Cognia-accredited Islamic middle and high school headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded around 2016, the school operates from a facility relocated in August 2023 and delivers a college-preparatory curriculum that integrates secular academics with Islamic studies, Arabic, individualized Quran instruction, and character development. Core offerings include the full-time academic program, dual-enrollment partnerships with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and Mishkah University for grades 10-12, and enrichment activities such as National Honor Society, Robotics Club, Model UN, professional shadowing, and community service requirements. Additional programs span an annual summer camp, a virtual "Deen for Teens" program, academic counseling, career day, and an Umrah Journey program in partnership with Mafaza Travel.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: the school relies on a standard web presence at hidayahacademy.org for marketing, enrollment, and community communication, with Stripe handling online tuition and donation payments and Zeffy used for tuition-payment collection. There are no proprietary platforms, no mobile apps, and no disclosed AI or advanced automation capabilities.

The business model combines tuition-based recurring revenue with charitable donations. Annual tuition is set at $10,000 per student for grades 6-12 (plus a $500 non-refundable book fee), with monthly payment plans of $1,000/$950 per child and an early-bird discount for applications before June 1. Ancillary revenue is generated through a $50 non-refundable application fee, a $550 non-refundable registration fee, and $15-per-copy transcript requests. As a community-focused non-profit, donations and fundraising (e.g., the $250,000 relocation campaign, Ramadan iftars, corporate matching gifts, and the Legacy of Learning Campaign) constitute a critical revenue stream alongside tuition. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and event-driven: prospective families attend open houses, submit applications with supporting documents, complete interviews, and register, supported by community outreach, parent referrals, and active participation in Muslim-community events in the Northern Virginia/DMV region.

Name

Hidayah Academy

Legal name

Hidayah Academy

Website

https://hidayahacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hidayah Academy is a 501(c)(3) Cognia-accredited Islamic middle and high school in Ashburn, Virginia. It serves grades 6-12, delivering college-preparatory academics integrated with Islamic studies to Muslim families in Northern Virginia through tuition and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Islamic secondary education
• College preparatory school
• Faith-based education
• Private Islamic school
• Middle high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for grades 6-12 is $10,000 per student, with additional book fees of $500. Monthly payment plans are available at $1,000/month for first child and $950/month for additional children. Registration fee of $550 is non-refundable. Application fee is $50.
2. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Hidayah Academy relies on charitable donations from the community. Fundraising campaigns include Ramadan iftar events, the Legacy of Learning Campaign, and relocation fundraising efforts. Corporate matching donation programs are also mentioned.
3. Transcript and Administrative Fees: Transcript requests are charged at $15 per copy. Additional administrative fees apply for various school services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hidayah Academy is a private Islamic middle and high school (grades 6-12) offering a full-time, college-preparatory education that integrates secular academics with Islamic studies, including individualized Quran instruction and Arabic as a second language. The core program is enhanced by dual enrollment opportunities with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) for college-level courses and Mishkah University for college-level Islamic studies, along with enrichment activities such as professional shadowing, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, and Model UN.

Product overview

Hidayah Academy is a private Islamic middle and high school (grades 6-12) offering a college-preparatory education that integrates secular academics with Islamic studies. The core offering is the Full-Time Academic Program, which is enhanced by dual enrollment options through Northern Virginia Community College and Mishkah University. The school provides a blended curriculum including individualized Quran instruction, Arabic language, and Islamic studies alongside traditional subjects. Enrichment programs include professional shadowing, National Honor Society, Robotics Club, and an award-winning Model UN team. Additional offerings encompass summer camp, the Deen for Teens virtual program, personalized academic counseling, annual career day events, and spiritual programs like Umrah journeys. The school operates as a Cognia-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Academic Program (Grades 6-12) Core tuition-based full-time college-preparatory program serving students in grades 6-12, integrating secular academics with Islamic studies, individualized Quran instruction, and Arabic as a second language. Includes Cognia-accredited curriculum, small student-teacher ratio for personalized support, and prepares students for competitive universities. Annual tuition is $10,000 with a $500 book fee.
• Deen for Teens Virtual Program

Quantifiable outcome

• SAT scores 150 points above national average
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mafaza Travel & Hajj AgencyminorOthers · 15 August 2023Umrah travel partner that donates a portion of all ticket sales from Hidayah Academy-related trips to the school. This partnership embraces the spirit of charity and community that is core to Islam.
• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Hidayah Academy juniors and seniors who are excelling academically to take college-level courses at Northern Virginia Community College. The school provides support to ensure academic success in these courses.
• Mishkah UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMishkah University's Dual Enrollment program provides Hidayah Academy with an in-depth, college-level Islamic studies curriculum in English. Students from grades 10-12 can earn credits and a certificate of completion for Islamic Studies classes, fostering a pathway to higher Islamic education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Universal Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in Dearborn, Michigan. Comparable to Hidayah Academy in combining rigorous college-prep academics with Islamic studies for a concentrated Muslim-American community.
• Noor Academy: Private Islamic school in Maryland serving the greater DMV area. Comparable regional peer to Hidayah Academy with a similar faith-integrated academic model and small student body.
• Al Fatih Academy: Private Islamic school in Northern Virginia serving the DMV Muslim community. Closest regional peer to Hidayah Academy with a similar faith-based integrated curriculum and family-driven enrollment model.
• Granada Islamic School: Private Islamic K-12 school in Granada Hills, California offering a college-preparatory curriculum integrated with Islamic education. Directly comparable in scope and target demographic.
• Brighter Horizon Academy: Cognia-accredited private Islamic K-12 school in the Dallas, Texas area. Comparable to Hidayah Academy in offering a faith-integrated college-preparatory program with extracurricular and community engagement focus.
• Al-Noor Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in Massachusetts offering an integrated secular and Islamic curriculum. Directly comparable to Hidayah Academy in mission, faith-based college-prep model, and small-scale community governance.
• Pioneer Academy: Private Islamic K-12 school in Wayne, New Jersey serving the tri-state Muslim community. Comparable to Hidayah Academy in mission, college-prep focus, and small-class faith-integrated model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChvgZTbw3IBQw7JZMd9h3iQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/hidayahacademyvirginia
• Instagraminstagram.com/hidayahacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hidayah-academyashburn

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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