King David High School

What King David High School does

King David High School is a private, independent, pluralistic Jewish high school located at 5718 Willow Street in Vancouver, BC, operating as a non-profit society under British Columbia law. Founded in 1987 as Maimonides Secondary School with nine students in Grade 8, the school today serves approximately 270-275 students in Grades 8-12 with a faculty-to-student ratio of 10:1 and roughly 50 staff members. It is the largest Jewish high school west of Winnipeg and a CAIS-accredited institution.

The school delivers a unique integrated dual curriculum that blends General Studies and Judaic Studies at an 80:20 ratio, with the NETA Hebrew language curriculum from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the David Project's Israel education curriculum anchoring its Judaic offering. Core technology comprises Veracross (student information and parent portal), Google Suite, SmartBoards, and VEX robotics for STEM instruction. Programs include an Accelerated Math and Science honors track, post-secondary counselling, fine arts, athletics (70% participation), wellness counselling, experiential learning (Israel, Los Angeles, Montreal trips), and a community service program generating ~10,000 volunteer hours annually.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($26,940 per student for 2026-2027, payable in full or via 3 or 10 installments), activity and ancillary fees ($1,150-$1,250 per student), application and commitment deposits, and philanthropic giving through an Annual Campaign plus named endowment funds at the Jewish Community Foundation. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals within the Vancouver Jewish community, parent testimonials, and institutional partnerships with the Jewish Federation, JFBC, ISABC, FISABC, CAIS, and Prizmah.

Name

King David High School

Legal name

King David High School

Website

https://kdhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

King David High School is a private, non-profit pluralistic Jewish day school in Vancouver, BC, serving approximately 275 students in Grades 8-12 through an integrated 80:20 General/Judaic Studies dual curriculum, generating revenue primarily from tuition, fees, and community philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Jewish day school
• College preparatory programs
• Dual curriculum education
• Independent school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream. Annual tuition for 2026-2027 is $26,940 per student. Families may pay in full, in three equal installments (April, August, January), or in ten equal monthly installments (April to January). A portion of fees paid qualify as a tax-deductible donation.
2. Activity and Ancillary Fees: Additional revenue from fees including Activity Fees ($700 for Grades 8-11, $800 for Grade 12 including graduation fee), Building Maintenance Fee ($100 per student), Security Fee ($250 per student), and PAC Fee ($50 per student). Additional programs such as field trips, Israel trips, and Los Angeles trips generate supplemental revenue.
3. Annual Campaign and Donations: The school conducts an annual fundraising initiative (Annual Campaign) to enhance curriculum, elevate education quality, and enrich Jewish Life programs. Donors may also establish named endowment funds at the Jewish Community Foundation. Tribute cards are sold at a minimum of $18 per card.
4. Tuition Assistance Processing Fee: Application fee of $150 (before January 16, 2026) or $250 (after). An Annual Commitment Deposit of $1,000 or 10% of tuition assistance award is required upon enrollment. A $250 late fee applies for enrollments after March 1, 2026.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

King David High School is a private, pluralistic Jewish day school delivering secondary education for Grades 8-12 through an integrated dual curriculum combining General Studies (Math, Science, English, Modern Languages, Social Studies) and Judaic Studies (Hebrew, Jewish History, Torah, Israel Advocacy) at an 80:20 ratio. The school serves approximately 270 students with a 10:1 faculty-to-student ratio and supplements academics with athletics, fine arts, experiential learning, post-secondary counseling, and community service programs.

Product overview

King David High School operates as a pluralistic Jewish secondary school offering a unique integrated dual-curriculum model combining General Studies and Judaic Studies at an 80:20 ratio. The school serves approximately 270 students in Grades 8-12 with a faculty-to-student ratio of 10:1. Core offerings include General Studies (Math, Science, English, Languages, Social Studies) and Judaic Studies (Hebrew, Jewish History, Torah, Israel Advocacy), supplemented by Fine Arts (Drama, Visual Arts, Music, Robotics, Foods/Nutrition), Athletics, Student Wellness counselling, Post-Secondary Counselling, Experiential Learning (Israel trips, Model UN, outdoor education), and community service through the Spreading Chesed program. The school also offers an Accelerated Math and Science honors track for qualified students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Studies Curriculum
• Judaic Studies Program
• Post-Secondary Counselling
• Fine Arts Program
• Athletics Program
• Experiential Learning Program
• Spreading Chesed Community Service Program
• Student Wellness and Counselling
• Accelerated Math and Science Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates continue to post-secondary institutions (Class of 2024, 19th graduating class)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation (Gesher Chai Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jewish Federation provides invaluable support through its Gesher Chai (Living Bridge) program, which enables King David students to participate in school trips to Israel. This partnership supports the school's Israel education program and helps nurture a love for Jewish heritage and strong connection to Israel within students.
• Har Vagai (Northern Israel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHar Vagai is King David's sister school in Northern Israel. Grade 10 students travel to Israel to participate in the Gesher Chai/Living Bridge program with Har Vagai, fostering cross-cultural Jewish education and student exchanges.
• Hebrew University of JerusalemcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed the NETA Hebrew language curriculum specifically for high school students. King David uses this curriculum as the cornerstone of its Hebrew language program, integrating Jewish tradition, Israeli culture, and contemporary community.
• The David Project Center for Jewish LeadershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe David Project developed the Israel education and advocacy curriculum used by King David in its senior year. The curriculum enables students to understand the complexities of the Arab-Israeli conflict, promoting critical thinking, inquiry, discussion, historical accuracy, moral decision-making and activism.
• Jewish Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach week, a group of students, staff and parents volunteer at the Jewish Food Bank as part of the school's tikkun olam (repairing the world) and Chesed programs. This is a community service partnership that reinforces the school's Jewish values.
• Keats CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David's outdoor adventure retreat for students and staff has taken place at Keats Camp for many years. The retreat includes activities such as archery, hiking, high and low ropes, canoeing and orienteering, providing opportunities for students to bond and build character.
• March of the Living (Jewish Federation-sponsored)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David endorses the participation of students in Grades 10-12 in the Jewish Federation-sponsored March of the Living trip to Poland and Israel, providing an additional experiential education opportunity for students.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David offers an Outdoor Education Experience that complements the Duke of Edinburgh Award Program, a voluntary program where students engage in physical recreation, skill development, community service, and adventurous journeys. Bronze (1-night) and Silver (2-night) level trips are offered annually.
• Norman Rothstein TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David's annual theatrical productions are held at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, which fills to capacity with family and friends. Productions have included Little Shop of Horrors, Harvey, Grease, Seven Stories, The Wizard of Oz, Once Upon a Mattress, and Mulan.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver (JFBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David is listed as a proud partner of JFBC, indicating a close institutional relationship with the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver that supports the school's mission and community standing.
• Independent Schools Association of BC (ISABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David is a member of ISABC, which provides collective accessibility planning and represents independent schools in British Columbia. The school is CAIS accredited through this association.
• Federation of Independent Schools Associations of BC (FISABC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David is a member of FISABC, the provincial federation representing independent school associations in BC.
• Canadian Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David is a CAIS accredited school, indicating national recognition of the school's excellence in independent education through the Canadian Association of Independent Schools.
• PrizmahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing David is a member of Prizmah, the network for Jewish day schools in North America. Prizmah provides resources, professional development, and a collective voice for Jewish day schools, including data and research support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mulgrave School: IB World School offering K-12 secular independent education in West Vancouver. Direct competitive overlap with King David for families prioritizing academic outcomes, and a benchmark for tuition, retention, and Fraser Institute ranking in the BC independent school market.
• Associated Hebrew Schools: Largest Jewish day school system in Canada (Toronto). Operates a K-12 dual-curriculum model at much greater scale than King David, making it the closest established incumbent peer for benchmarking curriculum, operations, and community positioning.
• Collingwood School: One of West Vancouver's leading secular independent K-12 schools. Competes with King David for Vancouver-area families weighing independent school options, and provides a benchmark for BC independent school pricing and quality positioning.

Direct peers

• Richmond Jewish Community Day School: Pluralistic K-7 Jewish day school in the Greater Vancouver area. A local peer in the same Jewish day school ecosystem, sharing the parent community and Vancouver Jewish Federation partnerships.
• TanenbaumCHAT: Toronto-based pluralistic Jewish high school serving the Greater Toronto Area. Most directly comparable to King David in mission (pluralistic Jewish secondary education), dual General/Judaic curriculum model, and reliance on community philanthropy.
• Maimonides School: Toronto-based Orthodox Jewish day school. Comparable in scale and dual-curriculum model (General and Judaic Studies) though serving a different denomination within the Canadian Jewish day school landscape.
• Vancouver Talmud Torah: Vancouver's pluralistic Jewish day school serving K-7. Feeder school into King David and shares the pluralistic Jewish community ecosystem, partnerships with the Jewish Federation, and Prizmah network membership.

Others

• Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools: Network organization for North American Jewish day schools. King David is an active member and Prizmah provides benchmarking, professional development, and research that informs King David's strategic positioning relative to peer schools.

Regional players

• Akiva School: Pluralistic K-6 Jewish day school in Hamilton, Ontario. Comparable pluralistic Jewish day school model and CAIS/Prizmah membership, serving a different Canadian Jewish community.
• Calgary Jewish Academy: Pluralistic K-9 Jewish day school in Calgary. Comparable dual-curriculum model and Prizmah/JFCA community affiliation, but operates in a different Western Canadian Jewish community and does not overlap geographically with King David.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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