Holy Spirit Episcopal School

What Holy Spirit Episcopal School does

Holy Spirit Episcopal School (HSES) is a private, 501(c)(3) Episcopal day school founded in 1962 and operating from a single campus at 12535 Perthshire Road in the Memorial area of West Houston, Texas. The school serves approximately 400+ families across four divisions — Early Childhood (infants and toddlers), Primary School (Pre-K and Kindergarten), Lower School (kindergarten through 4th grade), and Middle School (5th through 8th grade) — with a stated emphasis on hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and character development rooted in Episcopal values. Signature programs include the Rice Early Literacy Program (in partnership with Rice University's School Literacy and Culture Program), the Ecolink Outdoor Education sequence (multi-day wilderness and marine trips from 3rd grade through 8th), and the EdVenture Service and Leadership Program; co-curricular offerings span fine arts and interscholastic athletics, supplemented by Ignite after-school care and Kidventure summer camps. Day-to-day enrollment and parent communication are managed through the FACTS (formerly RenWeb) family portal, with health records handled via Magnus Health and uniform provisioning through Flynn O'Hara.

Name

Holy Spirit Episcopal School

Legal name

Holy Spirit Episcopal School

Website

https://hses.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holy Spirit Episcopal School is a 501(c)(3) private Episcopal day school in West Houston, Texas, founded in 1962 and educating roughly 400+ families across infants through 8th grade, with signature programs in outdoor education, Rice-affiliated early literacy, and service learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-8 education
• Episcopal school programs
• Early childhood education
• Outdoor education program
• After school care

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a private school, Holy Spirit Episcopal School generates primary revenue through tuition payments from enrolled families. Additional fees may include lunch services and extended care programs.
2. Holy Spirit Enrichment Fund (Annual Giving Campaign): Established in 1991, the HSEF is the cornerstone of all fundraising for HSES. It enables the school to retain and attract strong faculty, enhance technology curriculum, provide professional development, support co-curricular activities including fine arts, athletics, Ecolink, and community service, and preserve character education programs.
3. Special Events and Fundraisers: Primary fundraising activities include the Holy Spirit Enrichment Fund annual campaign, Bookfair, Community Auction, FamFest family festival, and initiatives through parent organizations such as the PTO and Booster Club.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate Partners provide year-round advertising opportunities including signage, advertising, visibility on the HSES website/social media accounts, event participation, and more. Partner levels range from HSES Partner ($1,500) to Platinum Partner ($15,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holy Spirit Episcopal School provides private Episcopal education for students from Early Childhood through 8th grade at its West Houston, Texas campus. Core offerings include grade-level academic programs (Early Childhood, Primary/Lower School, Middle School), signature programs (EcoLink Outdoor Education, Rice Early Literacy, Service and Leadership), athletics and fine arts, Ignite After School Care and Extended Learning, and the Kidventure summer camp.

Product overview

Holy Spirit Episcopal School is a private, religious elementary and middle school providing a comprehensive educational experience from infants through 8th grade. The school offers a structured academic program organized into four divisions: Early Childhood (infants/toddlers), Primary School (Pre-K through Kindergarten), Lower School (Kindergarten through 4th grade), and Middle School (5th through 8th grade). Signature programs include the EcoLink Outdoor Education program with wilderness expeditions, the Rice Early Literacy Program, and the Service and Leadership Program. The school also provides extensive co-curricular activities including Fine Arts (performing arts, music, visual arts), Athletics (volleyball, soccer, basketball, tennis, track), and extended care programs (Ignite After School Care, Ignite Extended Learning). The educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and character development rooted in Episcopal values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program
• Primary / Lower School Program
• Middle School Program
• EcoLink Outdoor Education
• Rice Early Literacy Program
• Service and Leadership Program
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• Ignite After School Care
• Ignite Extended Learning
• Kidventure Summer Camp

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rice University School Literacy and Culture ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSES uses the highly respected strategies developed by Rice University's School Literacy and Culture Program for its Rice Early Literacy Program. The program focuses on immersing children in the written and spoken word, showcasing the creativity and ideas of every child, and using play, dictation, and dramatization to make learning fun and stories come alive.
• Road Runner FoodsminorOthersLocal family-owned food service business providing hot lunch program for HSES students. Road Runner Foods prepares fresh, nutritious school lunches, never canned or fried, with focus on freshness.
• Camp Allen (Navasota, TX)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird graders enjoy their first Ecolink trip during three days at Camp Allen near Navasota, TX, where they learn, enjoy, and explore in the Piney Woods.
• Camp Eagle (West Texas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth and fifth graders spend four days at Camp Eagle in West Texas, combining outdoor experiences with interactive, hands-on learning activities as part of the Ecolink Outdoor Education program.
• Camp Glorieta (New Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSixth-grade adventures at New Mexico's Camp Glorieta involve zip lines, ropes courses, mountain biking, overnight kayak trips, rock climbing, and s'mores around the campfire as part of the Ecolink program.
• Catalina Island Marine Institute (California)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeventh-grade students travel to the Catalina Island Marine Institute in Southern California to explore marine ecology through snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and hands-on lab investigations.
• Noah's Ark Adventure / Colorado Outdoor EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEighth graders participate in an exciting six-day rafting, hiking, and camping trip in Colorado's Rocky Mountains through the Noah's Ark Adventure program.
• FACTS (formerly RenWeb)coreTechnology or IntegrationFamily portal powered through FACTS provides access to student records and allows parents to manage personal information, applications, and enrollment. Used for online admissions, family portal login (district code HSE-TX).
• Flynn O'Hara UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial uniform provider for HSES. Families can shop the HSES store online or visit their local Houston location at 1022 Wirt Road Suite 322, Houston, TX 77055.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• The John Cooper School: Independent PK-12 school in The Woodlands with rigorous college-prep curriculum and robust athletics/fine arts. Comparable premium private school positioning in the broader Houston metro, though outside HSES' immediate West Houston catchment.
• TMI – The Episcopal School of Texas: Episcopal private school in San Antonio serving grades 6-12. Regional Episcopal peer demonstrating comparable Episcopal-identity positioning and college-prep curriculum model.
• St. Stephen's Episcopal School (Austin): Episcopal private K-12 school in Austin with strong outdoor education and service learning programs. Comparable Episcopal-identity private school with similar signature-program philosophy, though operating in a different Texas metro.

Direct peers

• St. John's School: Houston private K-12 school with strong Episcopal heritage, located in Upper Kirby/River Oaks. Competes with HSES for the same West Houston families willing to drive for elite private education.
• Episcopal High School (Houston): Episcopal-affiliated private school in Houston's Bellaire/Meyerland area serving K-12. Closest direct faith-based peer, competing for the same Episcopal-identity-seeking families in West Houston.
• The Kinkaid School: Premier Houston-area private, non-denominational PK-12 day school in the Memorial area. Most direct competitor for HSES families in West Houston with comparable tuition tier and similar four-division structure.
• The Village School: Houston private PK-12 school with extensive signature programs and athletics. Comparable in scale and program breadth to HSES and competes for West Houston families seeking premium private education.
• Second Baptist School: Large faith-based private K-12 school in Houston with extensive athletics, fine arts, and outdoor programs. Competes with HSES on the values-based private school segment in the West Houston/Memorial corridor.
• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart: Catholic independent school for girls in Houston serving Early Childhood through 12th grade. Comparable faith-based PK-12 positioning and competes for similar tuition-paying West Houston families.
• Annunciation Orthodox School: Faith-based private school in Houston serving Early Childhood through 8th grade. Closest peer in grade-band structure (stops at 8th) and competes in the same religious-school, hands-on learning niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hsessaints
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/HolySpiritEpiscopalSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/holyspiritepiscopalschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holy-spirit-episcopal-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/holyspiritepiscopalschool

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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