Holy Spirit School

What Holy Spirit School does

Holy Spirit School is a private Catholic school serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, located at 1198 Redmond Avenue in San Jose, California. Founded in 2000 as the newest school within the Diocese of San Jose, the school operates under the governance of Holy Spirit Parish (pastor Fr. Ritche Bueza; associate Fr. Robert Lamorena) and has graduated 933 students since opening. In 2025, 98% of its 8th grade class was accepted to their high school of choice, with graduates matriculating to Bellarmine (10), St. Francis (16), Archbishop Mitty (9), Presentation (4), Notre Dame (3), Valley Christian (2), Castilleja (1), and St. John XXIII (1). The school is led by Principal Kathy Almazol and Assistant Principal Brianna La Cuesta.

The school's educational offering extends beyond core academics to a broad co-curricular portfolio, including athletics for grades 5-8 (volleyball, flag football, soccer, basketball, track), an instrumental band program (M.U.S.E.) for grades 4-8, musical theater, scouting (Cub Scout Pack 229 and Girl Scout troops), student leadership (Student Council grades 6-8, Student Ambassadors grades 7-8), robotics, and speech/debate. Operational technology is built on a standard K-12 stack: Edlio (website and CMS), TADS (tuition, enrollment, and fee processing), PowerSchool Educate (student information system), ParentSquare (parent communications), and Boonli (hot-lunch ordering). Adaptive educational software — Membean for vocabulary and a separate adaptive reading tool — is deployed in middle school instruction.

The business model is tuition-driven, billed through TADS on annual, semi-annual, or ten-month schedules. Revenue is supplemented by a mandatory $500 per-family fundraising commitment (fulfilled via RaiseRight gift cards, Walkathon, Spring Auction, or direct donations), extended-care fees (with $25-$100 late-pickup penalties), hot-lunch purchases through Pasta Market on Boonli, and a Community Partner Program offering local business sponsorships from $500 to $6,000. Admissions operate year-round via Open Houses in fall and January, private tours, and the TADS application platform for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. The Director of Enrollment & Marketing (Kimberly Taormina) oversees recruitment, and a seasonal summer business — Adventures in Learning plus tiered Summer Enrichment Classes — extends campus utilization into the off-season.

Name

Holy Spirit School

Legal name

Holy Spirit School

Website

https://holyspirit-school.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Holy Spirit School is a private TK-8 Catholic school in San Jose, California, founded in 2000 and affiliated with the Diocese of San Jose, serving families seeking faith-based education supported by co-curricular programming in athletics, arts, and leadership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic school education
• K-8 private education
• After-school extended care
• Summer enrichment programs
• TK-8 faith formation

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Holy Spirit School generates primary revenue through tuition payments. Families can pay annually (due July), bi-annually (July and December), or through ten monthly payments (July-April). Tuition is processed through the TADS tuition payment program.
2. Fundraising Requirement: Each family commits to a $500 per school year fundraising requirement, due by April 30. Families can meet this through RaiseRight gift card purchases, Walkathon, Spring Auction, or designated donations. Corporate matching gifts are also encouraged.
3. Community Partner Sponsorships: The school operates a Community Partner Program with four sponsorship tiers ranging from $500 to $6,000, offering website visibility, gym banners, and social media mentions to local businesses.
4. Extended Care Fees: After-school extended care services are charged to family TADS accounts, including late pickup penalties ranging from $25-100 depending on tardiness.
5. Hot Lunch Program: Pasta Market provides hot lunch options Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (Wednesday only for Extended Care students), available for purchase through the Boonli platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Holy Spirit School is a private Catholic school delivering Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade education grounded in faith formation, academic preparation, and community engagement. The school supplements its core curriculum with Extended Care, Athletics, Band, Musical Theater, Scouting, and Student Leadership programs, alongside seasonal Adventures in Learning Summer enrichment offerings and a daily Hot Lunch program. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition payments managed via the TADS platform, with additional revenue from mandatory family fundraising, community partner sponsorships, and ancillary program fees.

Product overview

Holy Spirit School is a TK-8th grade Catholic school in the Diocese of San Jose offering a comprehensive educational program focused on the whole child development through FAITH, KNOWLEDGE, and COMMUNITY. The core offering is the Catholic education curriculum spanning Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, supplemented by co-curricular programs including Athletics, Band (M.U.S.E.), Musical Theater, Scouting, and Student Leadership. The school operates the Adventures in Learning Summer Program and Summer Enrichment classes as seasonal offerings, alongside Extended Care for before/after school supervision. Hot lunch service through Pasta Market provides daily meal options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TK-8th Grade Catholic Education
• Extended Care Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of 8th graders accepted to high school of choice (2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Surfside DentalminorOthersPediatric dentistry practice and Elite Invisalign provider serving the community. Located at (408) 770-9383.
• Marvin Davis ConstructionminorOthersFamily-owned general contractor since 1981, operating throughout the Bay Area specializing in additions, remodels, and insurance restoration.
• World Class Tae Kwon DominorOthersMartial arts school providing training focused on focus, confidence, leadership, and discipline. Located at (408) 684-0757.
• Heritage Bank of CommerceminorOthersBay Area business bank providing financial solutions including business loans, HOA management, and online banking.
• JMJ Authentic AutographsminorOthersCollectibles business selling trading cards and sports memorabilia since 2002, also offering charity and fundraising event services.
• Steinhoff OrthodonticsminorOthersOrthodontic practice offering traditional braces, clear aligners, and advanced orthodontic solutions. Led by Dr. Steinhoff.
• Nana KnightminorOthersCriminal defense attorney and Air Force veteran JAG officer. Handles felonies, misdemeanors, DUIs, domestic violence, and restraining orders.
• ArmaninominorOthersAccounting and consulting firm providing integrated audit, tax, consulting, and technology services.
• Topa ArchitectureminorOthersArchitecture firm serving the Bay Area.
• Wood CliffminorOthersConstruction/build firm serving the local community.
• Pazmany BrothersminorOthersLocal business partner of Holy Spirit School.
• Bellarmine College PreparatoryminorOthersLocal Catholic high school; 10 graduates from Class of 2025 attended Bellarmine.
• Presentation High SchoolminorOthersLocal Catholic all-girls high school; 4 graduates from Class of 2025 attended Presentation.
• Giorgio's Italian FoodminorOthersItalian restaurant and food vendor for school events.
• Sport ClipsminorOthersHaircut franchise and community supporter.
• Country Inn (Pancake Breakfast Sponsor)minorOthersDonated pancake batter for the Annual Pancake Breakfast event.
• M.U.S.E. BandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization offering instrumental music lessons for grades 4-8 at Holy Spirit School. Group lessons taught weekly in flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. Students perform at school events and combined concerts with other Catholic schools.
• Pasta MarketminorOthersHot lunch provider offering meals Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday through the Boonli platform. Password: HSS199.
• RaiseRightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift card fundraising program allowing families to meet their $500 fundraising requirement through gift card purchases. School enrollment code: A67661382756.
• TADScoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system and tuition management platform handling tuition payments, extended care fees, hot lunch purchases, and tuition assistance applications.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform for teacher newsletters, school calendar, family directory, handbook, volunteer sign-ups, and forms distribution.
• Diocese of San JosecoreOthersThe Diocese of San Jose is the governing ecclesiastical body; Holy Spirit School is the newest school in the diocese, established in 2000.
• Holy Spirit ParishcoreOthersThe affiliated Catholic parish at 1200 Redmond Avenue (pastor: Fr. Ritche Bueza, associate: Fr. Robert Lamorena). Parish and school share community events, service projects, and faith formation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Frances Cabrini School: Diocese of San Jose Catholic K-8 school with similar parent-volunteer culture, fundraising requirements, and feeder pattern to regional Catholic high schools.
• St. John Vianney School: Catholic K-8 school in the Diocese of San Jose offering comparable faith-based education, parent volunteer culture, and feeder outcomes to local Catholic high schools.
• St. Christopher School: Catholic TK-8 elementary school within the Diocese of San Jose serving families in the San Jose area. Directly comparable in mission, grade span, and feeder pattern to Catholic high schools.
• St. Justin School: Diocese of San Jose Catholic TK-8 school in Santa Clara, similar faith-based grade span and tuition-based model with feeder pipeline to the same Catholic high schools as Holy Spirit.
• Queen of Apostles School: Catholic elementary school in San Jose (Diocese of San Jose) with comparable TK-8 grade range, tuition-based revenue model, and faith formation curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Challenger School: Established Bay Area private K-8 school with multiple locations in San Jose. Direct competitor for academically-focused families considering private K-8 education.
• Stratford School: Larger private K-8 (and preschool) school chain in the Bay Area with multiple campuses. Competes for the same San Jose/Jose area private school tuition-paying families, though not faith-based.
• Harker School: Elite private K-12 school in San Jose serving affluent families. Competes for the top tier of private school families in the same geographic market, though at a much higher price point.

Others

• Archbishop Mitty High School: Catholic co-ed high school in San Jose that received 9 graduates from Holy Spirit's Class of 2025. Diocesan peer institution and key downstream destination for HSS alumni.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Catholic all-boys high school in San Jose serving as a primary feeder destination for Holy Spirit School graduates (10 enrolled from Class of 2025). Diocesan peer and ecosystem participant, not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/holyspiritschoolsanjose
• Instagraminstagram.com/holyspiritschoolsanjose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holy-spirit-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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