Lumen Christi Catholic School

What Lumen Christi Catholic School does

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a private Catholic secondary school serving grades 7-12 in Jackson, Michigan. Founded in 1968 and operating under the Diocese of Lansing as part of the Jackson Catholic Schools system, it enrolls an estimated student body in the high hundreds, supported by approximately 87 faculty and staff at a roughly 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The institution is led by Executive Director Stephen Rajzer.

The school's core academic product comprises a college-preparatory curriculum that includes 7 Advanced Placement courses and a dual-enrollment program with Baker College, Spring Arbor University, and Jackson College, through which 61% of juniors and seniors reportedly earn early college credit. Academic outcomes include an average ACT score of 20.9 (65th percentile) and a 98% graduate placement rate into college or military service, with $5M+ in college scholarships reported for 2020-21. The school fields 24 varsity athletic teams and claims 52 state championships, positioning athletics as a meaningful adjunct to its academic brand.

As a nonprofit diocesan institution, Lumen Christi's revenue model is tuition-based, supplemented by an annual fundraising program targeting over $1M and by auxiliary income from athletics and fees. Financial details are not publicly disclosed. The school is not an investment vehicle; this analysis describes operational characteristics only.

Name

Lumen Christi Catholic School

Legal name

Lumen Christi Catholic School

Website

https://jcslumenchristi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a private Catholic secondary school in Jackson, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with 87 staff, 7 AP courses, dual-enrollment college credit, and 24 varsity sports teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory program
• Faith-based schooling
• Private high school education
• Dual enrollment courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from enrolled families for student education
2. Annual Fundraising Appeal: School conducts annual fundraising initiatives to raise over one million dollars annually to offset educational costs, increase teacher salaries, provide tuition assistance, and fund operations.
3. Planned Giving: Endowment-based giving through bequests, life insurance, retirement assets, and charitable remainder trusts for long-term financial stability.
4. Stock Donations: Transfer of appreciated stock as charitable donations, allowing donors to avoid capital gains tax while school receives full value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lumen Christi Catholic School is a private Catholic high school serving grades 7-12 in Jackson, Michigan, operated under the Diocese of Lansing as part of the Jackson Catholic Schools system. The school delivers college-preparatory academics integrated with Catholic faith formation, offering seven AP courses, dual enrollment partnerships with three local colleges, 24 varsity athletic teams, and required community service. Families enroll students directly through an online application process and pay annual tuition.

Product overview

Lumen Christi Catholic School offers a comprehensive Catholic high school education with a unified platform of academic programs, college preparation, and extracurricular activities. The core academic program includes seven AP courses and dual enrollment partnerships with Baker College, Spring Arbor University, and Jackson College. The athletics program features 24 varsity teams. Additional offerings include annual fundraising appeals, planned giving programs, and scholarship opportunities. Administrative operations utilize FACTS Management for enrollment and tuition, ParishSoft for donations, and RenWeb for family portal access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Program
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Dual Enrollment Program
• Athletics Program
• Annual Appeal
• Planned Giving Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of graduates attend 2 or 4 year college or military
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Baker CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing Lumen Christi students to earn college credit while in high school. Students can access Baker's Running Start/Dual Enrollment program. Contact: Baker College Admissions Office, 833-541-0071.
• Spring Arbor UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner with recommended courses and structured application process. SAU provides Introduction Letter, Recommended Courses list, and course descriptions. Contact: Heather Greer, Dual Enrollment Advisor. Students complete SAU online application and submit Course Registration Request through LC Registrar.
• Jackson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partner offering free college courses for eligible high school students under Michigan's Postsecondary Enrollment Act. Students apply directly through Jackson College website. Contact: Jacob Taylor, New Student Enrollment Coordinator ([email protected]).
• Diocese of LansingcoreOthersProvides Diocese of Lansing Scholarship for Catholic students in grades K-12 under Bishop Boyea's direction. Also offers New Family Grant: $500 for elementary, $1,000 for high school (maximum $1,500 per family).
• FACTS ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management and enrollment platform used by all Jackson Catholic Schools. Families set up FACTS accounts for tuition payments and financial aid applications at online.factsmgt.com.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Brother Rice High School: Larger Catholic high school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan operated by the Christian Brothers. Comparable as a Michigan Catholic college-prep school with broader AP/IB offerings and stronger athletic programs, representing an aspirational peer.

Others

• Spring Arbor University: Christian university in Spring Arbor, Michigan that is a formal dual-enrollment partner. Not a competitor, but a closely connected ecosystem participant whose course offerings directly shape Lumen Christi's college-readiness proposition.
• Jackson Public Schools: Public K-12 district serving Jackson, Michigan. Not a direct competitor but the primary alternative for families choosing between Lumen Christi and public schooling in the same local market, shaping pricing and value-proposition dynamics.
• FACTS (FACTS Management): Tuition management and SIS vendor used by Lumen Christi. Listed as a peer because FACTS is the operational backbone for enrollment and billing across the Jackson Catholic Schools system and connects the school to a broader Catholic-school network.

Direct peers

• Father Gabriel Richard High School: Catholic high school in Ann Arbor under the Diocese of Lansing. Comparable as a diocesan Catholic high school in southeast Michigan with college-prep curriculum, athletics, and similar faith-based value proposition.
• Notre Dame Preparatory School: Catholic college-prep high school in Pontiac, Michigan (Marist Fathers). Comparable faith-based, college-prep model with AP courses, athletics, and similar dual-enrollment/college-readiness positioning in the Michigan market.
• Lansing Catholic High School: Mid-Michigan Catholic high school of comparable size serving Lansing-area families. Directly comparable as a diocesan Catholic high school competing for similar Michigan Catholic families within a roughly 35-mile radius of Lumen Christi.
• Powers Catholic High School: Catholic high school in Flint, Michigan under the Diocese of Lansing. Comparable as a same-diocese Catholic secondary school with similar college-prep and athletics programming targeting Michigan families.
• Hackett Catholic Prep: Catholic high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Comparable as a diocesan Catholic high school in western Michigan offering college-prep academics, athletics, and faith formation to similar family demographics.
• Nouvel Catholic Central High School: Catholic high school in Saginaw, Michigan under the Diocese of Saginaw. Comparable as a similarly-sized diocesan Catholic secondary school with college-prep curriculum and varsity athletics competing for Michigan Catholic families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubejtv.tv/my-school-2/lumen-christi-high-school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lumen-christi-catholic-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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