Høng Gymnasium og HF

What Høng Gymnasium og HF does

Høng Gymnasium og HF is a Danish public upper secondary school (gymnasium) located in Høng on the island of Sjælland, Denmark, operating under Danish public education law (CVR 2996 8381). It offers two nationally regulated programs: STX (3-year Studentereksamen) with nine study specializations spanning natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and arts, and HF (2-year Højere Forberedelseseksamen) with four subject packages (Emergency Services, Individual & Society, Health, Media & Communication). The institution also operates a boarding school (Kostskolen) accommodating approximately 50 students with all meals and supervision, charging 3,900 DKK per month (effective 1 August 2026), with state subsidies reducing the cost to as low as 900 DKK for under-18 boarders. It positions itself as one of Denmark's smallest gymnasiums, explicitly using intimacy and community as a differentiator.

The school's revenue is dominated by government taximeter funding tied to enrollment (approximately 200 full-year students expected by 1 January 2026), supplemented by boarding fees, optional study trip contributions (~4,000 DKK per student), and small ancillary income from the Høng Samfundet alumni association (50 DKK annual / 2,000 DKK lifetime membership). Its technology stack is non-proprietary and operational rather than strategic: Lectio for student information, Microsoft 365 for productivity, PaperCut for printing, and IT-Center Fyn as outsourced IT partner. The institution traces its heritage to Høng Højskole (folk high school) and was formerly known as Høng Studenterkursus; the folk high school spirit persists through morning assemblies and community rituals. Høng Fonden (a charitable foundation funded by alumni and local businesses) provides financial aid to current students.

The school is governed by a four-year board (2022–2026) chaired by Lone Varming, with representation from the Kalundborg municipal council, Høng Samfundet alumni association, primary schools, and higher education, plus student council representation. Rector Lise Houkjær leads a staff of approximately 41–50 personnel covering teaching, administration, leadership, caretaking, and kitchen functions. GTM motion operates entirely through the national Optagelse.dk admissions portal plus community outreach (brobygning/omvendt brobygning into local 8th-10th grade classes), with marketing via the school website, Facebook, X/Twitter, and the alumni network. Strategic positioning emphasizes community, personal attention, and the boarding school experience rather than scale, technology, or differentiation through academic specialization.

Name

Høng Gymnasium og HF

Legal name

Høng Gymnasium og HF

Website

https://hoeng-gymhf.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Høng Gymnasium og HF is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school in Høng, Sjælland, offering STX (3-year) and HF (2-year) programs plus a boarding school to approximately 200 students, with revenue derived mainly from state taximeter funding and boarding fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Høng

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a publicly funded Danish gymnasium, the institution receives government funding based on enrollment numbers. Approximately 200 full-year students expected as of 1 January 2026.
2. Boarding School Fees: Students living on the boarding school pay a monthly fee. As of 1 August 2026, the fee is 3,900 DKK per month for 11 months (approximately 42,900 DKK annually). State subsidies are available for students under 18, potentially reducing the cost to 900 DKK per month.
3. Participant Contributions: Parents/students pay for certain optional activities including study trips (approximately 4,000 DKK per student) and excursions, which are invoiced based on actual costs. These are supplementary costs, not the primary revenue source.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Høng Gymnasium og HF is a Danish upper secondary school that delivers the 3-year STX (Studentereksamen) program and the 2-year HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen) program, both leading to university entrance qualifications. The school also operates an on-campus boarding school (Kostskolen) that provides accommodation, meals, and evening supervision to students from across Denmark. Teaching is supported by digital infrastructure including Lectio, Microsoft 365, and PaperCut.

Product overview

Høng Gymnasium og HF is a Danish upper secondary school offering two main educational programs: STX (3-year Studentereksamen) and HF (2-year Højere Forberedelseseksamen). The school operates with a boarding school (Kostskolen) component and provides digital learning infrastructure through Lectio and Microsoft 365. STX students choose from nine study specializations (studieretninger) spanning natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and arts, while HF students select from four subject packages (fagpakker) focused on emergency services, health, media, or social sciences. Beyond academics, the school offers social activities, volunteer clubs, and residential life support for boarders. The institution emphasizes its small size as a strength, enabling personalized attention and community atmosphere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STX (Studentereksamen) A 3-year general upper secondary education program (Almen Studentereksamen) leading to university entrance qualifications. Students choose from 9 study specializations spanning natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and arts, combined with mandatory subjects and elective courses.
• HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen) A 2-year general upper secondary education program providing practical and theoretical preparation for higher education. Features four specialized subject packages: Emergency Services (Beredskab), Individual & Society (Individ & Samfund), Health (Sundhed), and Media & Communication (Medier & Formidling).
• Kostskolen (Boarding School) On-campus residential boarding facility offering accommodation with meals included for approximately 50 students. Provides a community environment with evening activities, individual rooms, and supervision by residential staff (kostlærere). Monthly fee of 3,900 DKK (as of August 2026) with state subsidies available for students under 18 reducing cost to as low as 900 DKK per month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 200 full-year students enrolled per year with a class size average of ~21 students

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IT-Center FyncoreTechnology or IntegrationIT-Center Fyn is the school's IT service provider and IT operations partnership. They manage IT infrastructure, user management systems, and provide technical support. The school uses IT-Center Fyn's systems for password management, printing (PaperCut), and technical servicing. IT technicians from IT-Center Fyn are present at the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)minorOthersPwC serves as the school's auditor. The audit contact is Per Larsen at the Ringsted office. They provide annual audit services for the school's financial statements and accounts.
• Høng Fonden (Høng Foundation)coreOthersHøng Fonden is a dedicated foundation that supports the school's students. Its purpose is to provide financial aid to students, including subsidies for boarding school costs and study trips. The foundation's funds come from voluntary contributions from former and current staff, alumni, and local businesses. Students can apply for support in October via Lectio.
• Høng Samfundet (Høng Community/Alumni Association)minorOthersHøng Samfundet is the alumni association for all former students of Høng Gymnasium and HF. It maintains connections with alumni through annual yearbook publications, jubilee celebrations (second Saturday of September), and class reunions. The rector and student council chair are ex-officio board members.
• Professionshøjskolen AbsalonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the HF 'Ud i uddannelse' (Into Education) program, students visit Professionshøjskolen Absalon to gain practical insight into life as a higher education student. This partnership provides HF students with first-hand experience of vocational and professional higher education pathways.
• Studievalg DanmarkminorOthersCarsten Mandrup Nielsen from Studievalg Danmark serves as the school's study and career counselor. Students participate in career guidance sessions and have access to individual counseling. Carsten is regularly present at the school and available for open guidance sessions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Silkeborg Højskole: Danish folk high school (højskole) sharing Høng's folk high school heritage. Comparable on cultural positioning and residential community ethos, though it operates in the non-formal højskole segment rather than STX/HF.
• Roskilde Katedralskole: Larger, longer-established Danish gymnasium offering STX and HF. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same Danish upper-secondary market, useful for understanding scale and curriculum benchmarks.

Direct peers

• Aurehøj Gymnasium: Danish gymnasium with STX/HF offerings. Comparable on program mix, and useful as a peer for retention and student well-being positioning given similar mid-size scale.
• Rysensteen Gymnasium: Copenhagen gymnasium offering STX and HF with a strong community and well-being focus. Comparable on the 'small-school community' positioning that Høng emphasizes as a differentiator.
• Rungsted Gymnasium: Similar-size Danish gymnasium offering STX and HF. Comparable on enrollment scale, public funding model, and reliance on a single campus and local catchment area.
• Ordrup Gymnasium: Well-known Danish gymnasium with STX and HF programs. Comparable in curriculum breadth and small-class ethos, useful as a benchmark for program design and student experience.
• Efterslægten: Copenhagen-based gymnasium offering STX and HF programs. Comparable in product mix and Danish gymnasium governance structure, though without the boarding school component.
• Herlufsholm Skole og Gymnasium: Historic Danish boarding school with a gymnasium track, sharing Høng's combination of residential and upper-secondary academic offerings. It is the most direct comparator on the kostskole + gymnasium model in Denmark.
• Sorø Akademis Skole: Long-established Danish boarding gymnasium with a similar residential secondary model. Directly comparable on boarding school, STX/HF offerings, and intimate community positioning.

Others

• Studievalg Danmark: National Danish study and career guidance service that already partners with Høng. Relevant as an ecosystem enabler, not a competitor — useful for understanding the broader Danish upper-secondary guidance and admissions infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hoenggymnasium
• Facebookfacebook.com/hoenggymnasium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h%C3%B8ng-gymnasium-og-hf

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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