Mile High Academy

What Mile High Academy does

Mile High Academy is a private, Christ-centered K-12 school operating as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) on a 15-acre campus at 1733 Dad Clark Drive in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Founded in 1913 as Denver West Church School and renamed Mile High Adventist Academy in 1963, the school serves Denver metro families seeking a faith-integrated, college-preparatory education from preschool through 12th grade. Instruction is delivered through four divisions (Early Childhood, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School) using Standards-Based Learning aligned to Colorado State and North American Division (NAD) standards, supported by curriculum platforms such as Big Ideas Math, OpenSciEd, DeltaMath, Fundations, and Unlocking the Reading Code. The school is accredited by MSA-CESS and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities.

The school's core technology and program differentiators include the Innovation Lab (AI, robotics, 3D printing, CAD, laser design), a Middle School Robotics Tournament hosted on campus with FIRST Robotics, and a dual credit partnership with Union College for Upper School students. Operational systems run on RenWeb for enrollment and student information, FACTS Management for tuition billing and financial aid, and Clever for K-5 single sign-on access to digital learning resources. Athletic, music, drama, art, and spiritual life programs (including weekly chapel and CHERISH values) round out the extracurricular portfolio.

Mile High Academy's revenue model is built primarily on recurring tuition billed in 10 monthly installments (July through May) via FACTS, with a 5% discount for full prepayment by July 1. Supplementary revenue includes annual registration fees, after-school care ($18/day), a hot lunch program, and a series of annual fundraising events (Walk-A-Thon, Annual Auction, Mustang Classic Golf Tournament, Fall Festival). Financial aid flows through ACE Scholarships ($229,000 awarded for 2025-2026), the PFE Scholarship program with SFFC Foundation, and other private donations. The customer base is concentrated within the Seventh-day Adventist church community and broader Denver metro families, with lead generation driven by church networks, campus tours, open houses, and parent referrals.

Name

Mile High Academy

Legal name

Mile High Academy

Website

https://milehighacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mile High Academy is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, serving Denver metro families with Christ-centered, college-preparatory education from preschool through 12th grade, and generating revenue through tuition, registration fees, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 faith-based schooling
• Seventh-day Adventist education
• College preparatory academy
• Standards-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Highlands Ranch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged to enrolled students. Tuition is divided into 10 monthly installments billed from July through May. Families who pay full tuition by July 1 receive a 5% discount.
2. Registration Fees: Annual registration fee required to secure a student's spot for the upcoming school year. Returning students: due by January 31. New students: due within 10 days of enrollment.
3. Financial Aid Processing: School partners with FACTS Management Company to process tuition payments and financial aid assessments, including ACE Scholarships and MHA Financial Aid.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible charitable contributions as a 501(c)(3) organization. 40% of students receive more than $300,000 in financial aid annually from private donations, scholarships, and fundraising events.
5. Annual Fundraising Events: Walk-A-Thon raised over $54,000 for the Annual Fund. The April Auction and Mustang Classic Golf Tournament generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mile High Academy is a private, Christ-centered K-12 school providing holistic education from Preschool through 12th grade on a 15-acre campus in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The school integrates Standards-Based Learning aligned to Colorado State and Seventh-day Adventist (NAD) standards with spiritual development, athletics, arts, and an Innovation Lab covering AI, robotics, 3D printing, CAD, and laser design. It also offers dual credit college courses through Union College, supplemental programs (after-school care, hot lunch), and scholarship/financial aid services (ACE, PFE).

Product overview

Mile High Academy is a private, Christ-centered K–12 school providing holistic education across four academic divisions — Early Childhood (Preschool/Pre-K), Lower School (K–5), Middle School (6–8), and Upper School (9–12) — on a 15-acre campus in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The school operates as a unified program built around Standards-Based Learning aligned with Colorado State and North American Division (NAD) Seventh-day Adventist standards, integrating academic excellence with spiritual growth, athletics, and arts. Core programs include the Innovation Lab (AI, robotics, 3D printing, CAD, laser design), MS Robotics Tournament (FIRST Robotics partnership), Spiritual Life & Chapel Services (weekly chapel, CHERISH values), National Honor Society, and a full athletic program. Supplementary services include before/after-school care, a hot lunch program, tuition management via FACTS, ACE and PFE scholarship programs, and annual fundraising events (Auction, Walk-A-Thon, Fall Festival, Mustang Classic Golf). Dual credit college courses are offered in partnership with Union College.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program (Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten) Christ-centered Early Childhood program for children aged 3-5, offering Preschool (3-year-olds) and Pre-Kindergarten (4-5-year-olds) preparing for Kindergarten. Uses Creation Kids curriculum, Fundations, Touch Math, and Unlocking the Reading Code, alongside weekly Bible stories, memory verses, art, music, and physical education.
• Lower School Program (Kindergarten - Grade 5) Standards-Based Learning program for students in Kindergarten through fifth grade, offering holistic education with dedicated teachers, individualized attention, Bible (Stepping Stones and Encounter), Language Arts (Unlocking the Reading Code), Math (Big Ideas Math), science, social studies, art, music, and physical education.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Dynamic middle school program for grades 6-8 blending strong academics with intentional technology integration. Uses Standards-Based Learning, OpenSciEd, DeltaMath, Encounter Bible curriculum, and Unlocking the Reading Code. Includes a dedicated STEM lab, robotics, Spanish, art, band, life skills electives, PE, and choir.
• Upper School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory program for grades 9-12 offering Standards-Based Learning aligned with Colorado State and North American Division (NAD) standards. Includes dual credit classes (English, History, Math) through Union College, leadership development, National Honor Society, music, art, athletics, and Bible. Requires minimum 220 credits for graduation.
• Innovation Lab Hands-on makerspace program equipping students with real-world skills in engineering, technology, and problem-solving grounded in faith. Students explore AI, robotics, 3D printing, CAD, and laser design; build engineering and entrepreneurship skills; and create solutions through mentorship and project-based learning.
• Spiritual Life & Chapel Services Weekly chapel services with guest speakers, daily prayer, Spirit Weeks, FOCUS weeks, MHA Sabbaths (student-led worship), and implementation of CHERISH core values (Christ-Centered, Honor, Exploration, Responsibility, Integrity, Service, Heroism). Guided by the school chaplain.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering sports, physical education, and community engagement opportunities. Students participate as Mustangs representing the school in various sports, exemplifying positive school spirit and Christ-centered values.
• Before-School and After-School Care Before-school care available from 7:15 a.m. at no charge, and After-School Care (ASC) for students 8th grade and below, offered Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Friday 12:30-4:00 p.m. at $18/day, supervised by MHA staff and billed through FACTS.
• Hot Lunch Program Weekly hot lunch program with rotating menu items (pizza, spaghetti, grilled cheese, hot dogs, burritos, haystacks/nachos) supporting class fundraising efforts. Ordered through FACTS account portal and billed monthly.
• PFE Scholarship Program Service-oriented scholarship program partnering with SFFC Foundation. K-8 students earn $30 per visit by pairing with elderly adults; 9-12 students receive $800 per semester. Fosters intergenerational relationships and service learning.
• ACE Scholarships Financial assistance program in partnership with ACE Scholarships for qualifying families. Application window February-April annually; $10 returning fee, $25 new family fee. Awards announced in June.
• FACTS Tuition Management Tuition payment and financial aid management through FACTS Management Company. Includes 10-month billing (July-May), 5% prepayment discount for full-year payment by July 1, auto-pay, financial aid processing, and ACE Scholarship application management.
• MS Robotics Tournament Annual Middle School Robotics Tournament hosted on the MHA campus, operated in partnership with FIRST Robotics, Adventist Robotics, Mid-America Union Conference, and Rocky Mountain Conference.
• National Honor Society (MHA Chapter) Prestigious honor society chapter recognizing students in grades 11-12 with outstanding scholarship (3.9+ GPA cumulative), leadership, service, and character. Selection includes application, letter of recommendation, faculty vote, and March 1 deadline.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates accepted into four-year colleges/universities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACTS Management CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFACTS Management Company handles tuition billing (10 monthly installments, July-May), financial aid assessments, and family account management. Provides 24/7 online access to tuition and incidental accounts. Autopay required for tuition payments.
• Union CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska offering dual credit classes in English, History, and Math. Students can earn college credits while in high school, saving on future college costs.
• Rocky Mountain ConferencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists provides institutional oversight, administrative support, and governance. School privacy policy references data sharing with denominational entities.
• FIRST Robotics and Adventist RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Middle School Robotics Tournament hosted at Mile High Academy. Also involves Mid-America Union Conference and Rocky Mountain Conference. Next event: February 7, 2027.
• School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger (Global Schoolwear)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Tommy Hilfiger school uniform program. Students order uniforms through globalschoolwear.com using Partner School Code MILE01. Provides branded uniform options with school logo requirements.
• Denver Seventh-day Adventist ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstituent churches (Denver Hispanic, Denver South, Denver West, LifeSource, Littleton) provide School Board representation and financial support. Additional supporting churches include Aurora First, Castle Rock, Golden, Lakewood Fellowship, and others.
• Adventist EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the Adventist Education system (North American Division, Mid-America Union, General Conference) provides academic standards, curriculum guidelines, and employment listings through Adventist Education Jobs website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Lodi Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in California, affiliated with the same North American Division system. Comparable in faith-integrated curriculum, NAD standards alignment, and tuition-funded operating model.
• Denver Christian Schools: Christian K-12 private school in the Denver metro area serving families seeking faith-based education. Direct competitor in the same geographic market with overlapping Christ-centered value proposition and college-prep focus.
• Campion Academy: Seventh-day Adventist boarding high school in Loveland, Colorado, serving grades 9-12 within the same Rocky Mountain Conference system. Directly comparable in mission, denominational affiliation, and target college-prep Adventist families in Colorado.
• Pacific Union College Preparatory School: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school affiliated with Pacific Union College in Northern California. Comparable in NAD-aligned curriculum, college-prep mission, and Adventist denominational identity.
• Faith Christian Academy: Denver-area private Christian K-12 school offering faith-integrated academics, athletics, and arts. Competes for the same pool of Denver-metro families seeking values-based education with college-prep outcomes.
• Walla Walla Valley Academy: Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in the Pacific Northwest, part of the broader Adventist education system. Comparable in curriculum standards (NAD-aligned), denominational identity, and college-prep mission.
• Front Range Christian School: PreK-12 Christian school in the Denver metro area. Comparable in faith-based curriculum integration, private school tuition model, and family demographic targeting in the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Valor Christian High School: Larger, well-resourced Denver-area private Christian high school with stronger athletics and broader extracurriculars. Competes for the same faith-based college-prep family segment at a higher price point and brand scale.
• St. Mary's Academy: Long-established Denver-area private Catholic K-12 school. Competes for values-driven families seeking faith-integrated education with strong college-prep track record in the same Denver metro market.
• Colorado Academy: Well-established Denver-area private K-12 school with secular mission but overlapping premium college-prep value proposition. Competes for the same affluent Denver-metro families willing to pay private-school tuition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MileHighAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/milehighacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milehighacademy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mile High Academy