Maranatha Christian Academy

Name

Maranatha Christian Academy

Legal name

Maranatha Christian Academy

Website

https://mca-eagles.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Private school education
• College preparatory academics
• Biblical worldview curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Shawnee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from K-12 tuition for full-time students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. Tuition rates vary by grade level with separate fee structures.
2. Part-time Course Enrollment: Revenue from part-time students in grades 6-12 enrolling in individual courses. Pricing tiers: 6th grade $2,000/course, 7th-8th grade $2,300/course, 9th-12th grade $2,400/course.
3. Extended Care Services: Before and after school care programs generating revenue. Before care from 7:00 AM, after care until 5:30 PM.
4. Food Services: Cafeteria meal deals, snacks, and beverages. Meal deal priced at $6.00, with additional items including salads, wraps, drinks, and ice cream.
5. Summer Programs: Summer camps including soccer, dance, science, cooking, flag football, basketball, and academic enrichment. Camps at $150/week, Academic Enrichment at $200/week.
6. Athletic Boosters: MCA Eagles Booster Club raises funds through admissions, concessions, and fundraisers. Donated over $200,000 to MCA in first two years.
7. Donations and Gala: Golden Legacy Gala annual fundraising event. Donations accepted through FACTS platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maranatha Christian Academy is a private K-12 Christian school located in Shawnee, Kansas, operated under the Ministry of Eastern Kansas Christian Schools. Founded in 1974, the academy delivers faith-integrated, college preparatory education spanning elementary through high school grades, combining rigorous academics, athletics, arts, and spiritual development within a biblical worldview framework.

Product overview

Maranatha Christian Academy offers a unified K-12 private Christian education experience built around its core college-preparatory academic program. The school operates on a platform-plus-modules model: the core product is its accredited K-12 academic instruction, supplemented by specialized programs including the ACCESS special education support module, Advanced Placement and dual enrollment modules for college credit, athletics and fine arts co-curricular modules, college planning services, summer enrichment camps, part-time enrollment options, and extended care services. Together these offerings provide a comprehensive Christ-centered educational experience from kindergarten through graduation.

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Products and services

• K-12 Christian Education Program A full-grade-range Christian school program covering elementary through high school, integrating college preparatory academics with biblical worldview instruction for students enrolled by their families.
• College Preparatory Curriculum A college preparatory academic track designed to equip high school students for post-secondary education within a faith-integrated learning environment.
• Athletics Program School-sponsored athletics providing student-athletes with competitive sports participation as part of the broader student development experience.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts instruction and performance opportunities integrated into the student experience.
• After-School Program Extended-day after-school programming for enrolled students, providing supervised activities beyond the standard school day.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACT scores rank in top 7% of Kansas students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Johnson County Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering dual enrollment courses allowing students to earn college credits while in high school. Students can earn 33+ college credits before graduation through this partnership.
• MidAmerica Nazarene UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary dual enrollment partner allowing high school students to earn up to 46 college credits. Provides college-preparatory pathway with significant tuition savings.
• Seeling Pediatric TherapiessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site speech and occupational therapy services for ACCESS program students with learning needs. Provides specialized therapeutic support within school environment.
• KSHSAAcoreOthersKansas State High School Activities Association membership enabling athletic competition at conference and state levels. School participates in Kaw Valley Conference.
• Kaw Valley ConferencesupportingOthersAthletic conference membership providing competitive scheduling and regional athletics representation.
• Great Plains Alliance of Christian Schools (GPACS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Christian schools alliance providing evaluation, training, and quality Christian education standards. Coordinates with Renewanation for curriculum development.
• Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools (KAIRS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association for independent and religious schools providing advocacy and educational standards alignment.
• Kansas Music Educators AssociationsupportingOthersState music educators association for fine arts competitions and educational events.
• Antioch ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 5201 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS. Affirms Statement of Faith and refers families to MCA.
• Mill Creek Community ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 7825 Gleason Rd., Shawnee, KS 66227. Affirms Statement of Faith and refers families.
• Westside Family ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS 66227. Affirms Statement of Faith and refers families.
• The Hill MinistriessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 4945 Old K-7 Highway, Shawnee, KS 66226. Affirms Statement of Faith.
• The Foundry ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 8835 Lackman Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219. Affirms Statement of Faith.
• Lenexa Baptist ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 15320 W. 87th Pkwy. Affirms Statement of Faith.
• Life Mission ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner with multiple locations (Olathe and Kansas City, KS). Affirms Statement of Faith and refers families.
• Kingdom Living KCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 7230 Quivira, Shawnee, KS 66216. Affirms Statement of Faith.
• The Evangelistic Center ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 5650 Renner Blvd, Shawnee, KS 66217. Affirms Statement of Faith.
• Charis ChurchsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 5425 Martindale Rd., Shawnee, KS 66218. Affirms Statement of Faith.
• Fellowship of GracesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch Covenant Partner located at 8501 Tom Watson Parkway, Parkville, MO 64152. Affirms Statement of Faith.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Pembroke Hill School: Elite private K-12 school in Kansas City, MO with strong college-prep academics; competes for the same high-achieving families as MCA but with a secular, college-preparatory (non-faith) identity.
• Rockhurst High School: Jesuit Catholic 9-12 college-preparatory school in Kansas City, MO with similar AP/dual-enrollment college-prep model and strong athletic tradition; competes for college-bound families in the metro.
• Olathe Christian School: Christian school serving the Olathe/Johnson County area in the Kansas City Metro, competing for families seeking faith-integrated K-12 education.
• Aquinas Catholic High School: Catholic 9-12 college-preparatory school in Overland Park, KS, drawing from Johnson County; competes for faith-oriented, college-bound families in MCA's primary catchment area.

Direct peers

• Kansas City Christian Schools: Private Christian K-12 school serving the greater Kansas City region with college-prep academics and faith integration; directly comparable in mission, grade levels, and metropolitan market.
• Liberty Christian Academy: College-preparatory Christian K-12 school offering dual enrollment and athletics programs, with a comparable faith-based, AP-emphasizing academic model.
• Heritage Christian Academy: Private Christian K-12 school serving the Kansas City area, offering college-preparatory academics with faith integration — a direct competitor for faith-oriented families in the same metro.
• Lee's Summit Christian Academy: Independent Christian K-12 academy in the Kansas City Metro offering rigorous academics, athletics, and spiritual formation — closely aligned with MCA's platform and operating model.
• Summit Christian Academy: Private interdenominational Christian K-12 school located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City Metro — directly comparable to MCA in mission, grade range, and regional market.

Emerging players

• Faith Christian Academy: Christian K-12 school with college-preparatory academics and Christ-centered mission; comparable in faith-based positioning though smaller scale than MCA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mcaeagles
• Facebookfacebook.com/maeagles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/maranatha-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcaeagles

Compliance2 records

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