Miami Union Academy

What Miami Union Academy does

Miami Union Adventist Academy (MUAA) is a private, nonprofit, faith-based K-12 school operating under the Seventh-day Adventist Church system. Founded in 1917 and located on a gated campus at 12600 NW 4th Ave in North Miami, Florida, MUAA serves more than 300 students spanning Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) through 12th grade, and in 2024 extended its academic program downward to include an Early Learning Center for children ages 2 and 3. Its product surface consists of accredited Christian academic instruction, STEM curricula delivered through a partnership with STEMcubator (covering robotics engineering in C++, web development, and game design in C# / Unity), a music program with choir, band, and orchestra, an athletics program (basketball, volleyball, flag football, with Track and Soccer forthcoming), campus ministries, and a dual-enrollment college-credit program with partner universities. The school is fully accredited, operates as a 501(c)(3), and participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to provide free meals to all students.

The underlying technology footprint is modest and education-focused rather than proprietary: a one-to-one iPad program integrated across grade levels, the Renweb/FACTS student information system for grades, attendance, and parent communication, and Adventist School Pay for tuition processing. Operational technology supports rather than differentiates the offering; differentiation comes from curriculum design, the Adventist network, and campus security infrastructure (gated campus with full camera coverage).

MUAA's business model combines recurring tuition (annual tuition payable monthly, semi-annually with a 7.5% discount, or annually with a 15% discount), Florida state scholarship funding channeled through Step-Up, FE-SEO, FTC, and FES-UA programs, a $100 non-refundable application fee, and donations across the MUAA Impact Fund, endowment gifts (financial aid, music, maintenance, professional development), the Jaguar Fund for student aid, and alumni giving. Go-to-market is community-led: prospective families are reached through the South Florida Adventist church network, word-of-mouth, the school's website and social channels, open enrollment events, and campus tours. Reported student outcomes include a graduation rate above 95% and a 98% college-going rate among high school graduates, supported by a 2,000+ alumni network tracing back to 1917.

Name

Miami Union Academy

Legal name

Miami Union Adventist Academy

Website

https://muasda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miami Union Adventist Academy is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in North Miami, Florida, founded in 1917 and serving more than 300 students from Early Learning through 12th grade with faith-based academics, STEM, music, and athletics, funded by tuition, Florida scholarship programs, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 faith-based school
• STEM curriculum
• College preparatory programs
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Hialeah, Florida

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Annual tuition fees paid monthly, semi-annually, or annually. Discounts offered for early payment: 7.5% for semester payments, 15% for annual payments.
2. Scholarship Programs: Accepts Step-Up Scholarship, FE-SEO, FTC, FES-UA scholarships which provide revenue for student tuition
3. Donations and Contributions: Annual MUAA Impact Fund, endowment gifts for financial aid/music/maintenance/professional development, Jaguar Fund for student aid, and alumni giving program
4. Application Fees: Non-refundable $100 application fee charged during enrollment process

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Miami Union Adventist Academy (MUAA) is a private Christian K-12 school serving students from VPK through 12th grade in North Miami, Florida. The school delivers faith-based academic instruction integrated with STEM education (via STEMcubator), music (choir, band, orchestra), athletics, and campus ministries. It offers dual-enrollment college credit programs, a one-to-one iPad technology program, free meals, and a secure gated campus, supported by tuition, scholarships, and donations.

Product overview

Miami Union Adventist Academy (MUAA) offers a comprehensive K-12 Christian education with a unified product portfolio centered on faith-based academic instruction. The core offering spans VPK through 12th grade with integrated programs including STEM education (Robotics, Web Development, Game Design via STEMcubator™), Music (Choir, Band, Orchestra), Athletics, and Campus Ministries. The school provides technology-enhanced learning through a one-to-one iPad program and offers dual enrollment for college credit. Administrative services include RenWeb student information system and Adventist School Pay for tuition management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VPK-12th Grade Academic Programs Comprehensive Christian education serving students from VPK through 12th grade with a faith-based curriculum focusing on spiritual, intellectual, and social development.
• STEM Programs
• Music Department Music program featuring choir, band, and orchestra offerings for students from an early age, with performances recognized among the best choirs in the nation.
• Athletics Program Sports program including Middle School Basketball, High School Boys & Girls Basketball, High School Boys & Girls Volleyball, High School Flag Football, with Track and Soccer coming soon.
• Campus Ministries Student chaplain-led program fostering Christ-centered, purpose-driven individuals with mission trips and servant leadership opportunities, including ten student Leadership and Ministry Directors serving on campus.
• Early Learning Center Early childhood education center for children ages 2 and 3, expanding academic offerings beyond the existing VPK-12 program.
• Dual Enrollment Program College credit earning program allowing high school students to take college courses while still in high school, partnering with colleges and universities.
• One-to-One iPad Program Technology integration program providing each student with an iPad for educational use across all levels, supporting STEM and robotics programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of high school graduates pursue college education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STEMcubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUAA partners with STEMcubator to bring STEM education to students, increasing proficiency in STEM disciplines and creating career pathways for STEM-focused students. The program includes robotics engineering, web development, and game design curricula.
• Step Up for StudentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlorida scholarship program that MUAA accepts, allowing financially qualifying families to use scholarship funds for tuition at the school.
• Colleges and Universities (Dual Enrollment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUAA is expanding its dual enrollment program in partnership with colleges and universities, allowing high school students to earn college credits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Step Up For Students: Florida scholarship administration organization that funds Step-Up, FES-EO, FTC, and FES-UA scholarships accepted by MUAA. Critical ecosystem participant—not a competitor, but policy and funding shifts here directly shape MUAA's affordability position.
• Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Regional Adventist church administrative body that supports MUAA through education department coordination and job postings. Network-affiliated entity shaping curriculum, accreditation support, and feeder pipelines.
• STEMcubator: STEM curriculum provider partnered with MUAA for robotics, web development, and game design programs. An enabling technology partner rather than competitor, but its distribution to other schools affects MUAA's STEM differentiation.

Direct peers

• Westminster Christian School: A private Christian K-12 school in Palmetto Bay serving the South Florida market with comparable college-prep focus, athletics, and arts programs. Comparable scale and tuition positioning to MUAA.
• Forest Lake Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 boarding and day school in Apopka, Florida. Operates within the same Adventist educational system with similar college-preparatory mission, music and STEM offerings, and Florida scholarship acceptance.
• Palmer Trinity School: An independent private K-12 school in Miami offering college-preparatory education with strong STEM, arts, and athletics. Comparable tuition tier and target demographic of college-bound families.
• Greater Miami Adventist Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in the Miami metropolitan area offering faith-based education, comparable grade span, and similar reliance on the Adventist community for enrollment. Most directly comparable competitor within the same city and denomination.
• Miami Christian School: A faith-based K-12 school in Miami serving a similar family demographic seeking Christian education with college-prep academics and athletics. Competes directly for tuition-paying families in the same South Florida catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Miami Country Day School: A well-established independent K-12 school in Miami-Dade County offering college-prep academics with strong athletics and arts. A broader incumbent competing for similar college-bound families in South Florida.
• Ransom Everglades School: A prestigious, established private K-12 school in Coconut Grove with substantially larger scale, deeper endowment, and broader program portfolio. Represents the upper-tier competitor for college-prep families in the Miami market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@miamiunionadventistacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/miamiunionadventistacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miami-union-academy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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