Miami Valley Christian Academy

Name

Miami Valley Christian Academy

Legal name

Miami Valley Christian Academy

Website

https://mvca-oh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Private school education
• Preschool programs
• College preparatory curriculum
• Christian academy tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments for grades K-12 and preschool programs. Tuition ranges from $8,078/year for K-5th grade to $12,022/year for high school, with various preschool options from $2,415 to $13,440/year depending on program type and hours.
2. International Student Tuition: F1 visa international students pay $40,000/year which includes academic tuition, medical insurance, and host family support. This is a premium-priced program targeting international Christian families.
3. Fees (Enrollment, Annual, Activity): Additional revenue from enrollment fees ($375 new students, $300 re-enrollment), annual student fees ($250-$475 depending on grade), sports participation fees ($200-$250 per sport with $450 maximum), and fine arts fees ($125-$175).
4. Donations and Fundraising: ADVANCE Campaign capital campaign for new high school campus construction ($21.95M project). Also receives donations through Grandparents Circle monthly giving program, Athletic Boosters, Fine Arts Boosters, and general donations. Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN) SGO tax credit donations provide additional funding.
5. EdChoice Scholarship: Participates in Ohio EdChoice Scholarship program which provides state funding for qualifying students, helping families afford tuition and providing school with additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Miami Valley Christian Academy delivers a Preschool through Grade 12 Christian educational program spanning Little Lions Preschool, Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), with college-preparatory academics (AP, Honors, College Credit Plus), fine arts, athletics, academic support, and an F1-visa International Student Program. The school charges tuition ranging from $8,078 to $12,022 per year for domestic K-12 students and $40,000 per year for international students, billed annually via FACTS Tuition Management.

Product overview

Miami Valley Christian Academy (MVCA) is a Preschool through Grade 12 Christian school offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational program. The institution operates four academic divisions: Little Lions Preschool (ages 2-PreK), Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Academic offerings include a college-preparatory curriculum with AP, Honors, and College Credit Plus courses, alongside specialized programs in Fine Arts (visual arts, music, and theatre) and Athletics. Support services include an Academic Support Department for differentiated learning. The school also offers an International Student Program for F-1 visa holders in grades 9-12. MVCA is one of three largest Preschool-Grade 12 Christian schools in Ohio, fully accredited by ACSI and Cognia, and serves over 1,150 students from 32 school districts and 178 churches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Little Lions Preschool: Preschool program for 2-year-olds through Pre-K aged children at Miami Valley Christian Academy.

Products and services

• Little Lions Preschool Preschool program for 2-year-olds through Pre-K offering 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day class options with full-day and half-day schedules. Curriculum includes Bible, math, language arts (using Heggerty Phonemic Awareness and Science of Reading-based instruction), science, social studies, music, and art.
• Lower School (K-5) Kindergarten through 5th grade program emphasizing Christ-centered learning with academic excellence, developing a passion for life-long learning. Students explore art, music, PE, computer, nature, and STEM alongside core academics.
• Middle School (6-8) Grades 6-8 program focusing on five pillars: Discipleship, Academics, Service, Life Skills, and Extracurriculars. Students grow in faith while being challenged academically to discover passions and prepare for high school.
• High School (9-12) Grades 9-12 program with five pillars: Discipleship, Academics, Service, Life Skills, and Extracurriculars. Offers Traditional, Honors, AP, and College Credit Plus courses, plus unique electives like the Professional Academy internship program.
• College Credit Plus (CCP) Dual credit program allowing qualifying high school students to earn college and high school credits simultaneously through Ohio colleges and universities at little to no cost to families.
• Academic Support Department K-12 support program offering targeted reading and math intervention, Learning Ally Audiobooks, academic coaching, guided study halls, and case management with individual accommodation plans for students with learning needs.
• Visual Arts Program K-12 visual arts education founded on biblical principles, including Lower School weekly art classes and Upper School electives: Art Independent Study, Painting and Drawing, Mixed Art, Ceramics, Advanced Ceramics, Production Film and Podcasting, Photography, Media Arts, and Stagecraft and Storytelling.
• Music Program K-12 music program including Elementary Band (5th grade), Middle School Band (daily), High School Band (concert, jazz, pep band), Lower School Music Classes, and Upper School Choir, with annual competition travel.
• Theatre Program Theatre program including Lower School K-5 productions, Middle School 6-8 musical, High School Fall and Spring productions, Upper School Theatre Crew (stage management, tech, costumes), and Summer Drama Camps for grades 3-9.
• Athletics Program Athletic program offering Elementary (PE, intramurals), Middle School (competitive sports), and High School athletics. Sports include cheer, cross country, football, soccer, golf, tennis, track and field, baseball, and basketball. Competes in OHSAA and Miami Valley Conference.
• International Student Program F-1 visa program welcoming international students in grades 9-12, offering academic preparation, host family placement, medical insurance, and English immersion in a Christian community. Tuition for 2026-2027 is $40,000 per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81% of students participate in athletics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Ohio Christian Education Network (OCEN)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOCEN is the Ohio Christian Education Network that operates an SGO (Student Scholarship Organization) program allowing Ohio taxpayers to redirect state tax dollars to Christian schools like MVCA. Donors receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $750 ($1,500 for married couples). This partnership helps families access affordable Christian education and provides MVCA with donation revenue.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreOthersACSI provides accreditation services, educational standards, and Christian school best practices. MVCA relies on ACSI's framework for Christian education including curriculum guidance, Statement of Faith standards, and recognized credentials. The school is fully accredited and recognized as 'Unashamedly Christian' by ACSI.
• CogniacoreOthersCognia (formerly AdvancED) provides independent school accreditation for MVCA, validating educational quality and continuous improvement standards. This accreditation is essential for college credit programs, transcripts, and school credibility.
• Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA)coreOthersOHSAA governs high school athletics in Ohio, establishing and regulating regular season and tournament standards. MVCA competes under OHSAA rules as a member school required to sponsor minimum sports per season and compete in regulated contests.
• Miami Valley Conference (MVC)coreOthersMVCA is a member of the Miami Valley Conference, one of Ohio's premier athletic conferences. The MVC features a two-division alignment and has produced nearly 25 State Championship teams in the past 20 years, providing competitive athletic opportunities for MVCA students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Accreditation and standards body for Christian schools globally, of which MVCA is a fully accredited member. Comparable as ecosystem/infrastructure rather than a direct competitor.
• Cognia: Independent K-12 accreditation body (formerly AdvancED) that provides full accreditation to MVCA. Functions as ecosystem infrastructure for the school's academic credibility.

Direct peers

• Liberty Christian Academy: PK-12 Christian school in Anderson, Indiana with college-prep curriculum and competitive athletics in the Indiana region. Comparable faith-based PK-12 operator in the broader Midwest drawing from similar Christian family demographics.
• Wheaton Academy: Christian PK-12 school in Wheaton, Illinois offering college-preparatory curriculum with strong fine arts and athletics. Comparable faith-based PK-12 operator outside Ohio serving similar mission-aligned families.
• Mars Hill Academy: Classical Christian school in Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati suburb) serving K-12 with a faith-integrated curriculum. Comparable faith-based, Cincinnati-region PK-12 institution competing for similar Christian families.
• Dayton Christian School: Preschool–Grade 12 Christian school in the Dayton, Ohio region offering academic, athletic, and fine arts programs. Highly comparable to MVCA in PK-12 Christian school positioning and Ohio Midwest geography.
• Worthington Christian Schools: PK-12 Christian school system in the Columbus, Ohio area with college-prep academics, arts, and athletics. Comparable faith-based PK-12 operator in Ohio, though geographically outside Cincinnati.
• Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: Preschool–Grade 12 Christian school in the greater Cincinnati area offering college-preparatory academics, fine arts, and athletics. Directly comparable to MVCA in mission, geography, and PK-12 scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/miami-valley-christian-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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