Faith Christian Academy

What Faith Christian Academy does

Faith Christian Academy is a private, independent Christian K-12 institution headquartered in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, operating under the legal name Faith Christian Academy since its founding in 1973 by Dr. David Auckland. The school serves 900+ students across two campuses: Eden Campus (K-5th grade) at 2360 N. Old Bethlehem Pike and Canaan Campus (6th-12th grade) at 2255 Allentown Road. Core academic offerings include departmentalized instruction in Science, Math, History, Bible, English, and Fine Arts, with AP courses (AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP Language and Composition) and a dual-enrollment College Composition course with Cairn University. The school also operates athletics programs, fine arts (Digital Arts with drone technology, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts), and the Noah's Ark Preschool and Daycare subsidiary, with a 7:1 high school student-teacher ratio.

The underlying technology platform is built entirely on standard SaaS infrastructure: FACTS (RenWeb) for student information, tuition, and family portal management; Naviance for college and career planning; Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive) for staff and student communication; Adobe Creative Suite for digital arts instruction; and Finalsite for the school's public website. The institution has no proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or app products. Distribution relies on direct enrollment via the website inquiry and campus tour process, with 10 surrounding public school districts providing busing and a private campus shuttle connecting the two campuses.

The revenue model combines tuition (with published rates around $17,000 annually for K-5 scholarship-qualifying families), Pennsylvania EITC tax credit donations (90% K-12 / 100% Pre-K credit), an annual giving program (1973 Club, up to $1,973 per year), a major donor program (Army of 41, $20,000 per year for 5 years), and shuttle transportation fees ($75 per student per month). 90% of students receive financial aid, indicating that philanthropic and tax-credit revenue materially supplements tuition. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer in the Quakertown/Southeastern Pennsylvania region, relying on community events, church partnerships, and the Faith Business Guide referral network to reach prospective families.

Name

Faith Christian Academy

Legal name

Faith Christian Academy

Website

https://my-fca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faith Christian Academy is a private, independent Christian K-12 school in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, serving 900+ students across two campuses (Eden K-5th and Canaan 6th-12th) with AP courses, athletics, fine arts, and a preschool subsidiary, funded by tuition, EITC tax credits, and major-gift philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 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

• Private Christian education
• K-12 schooling
• College preparatory academics
• School athletics programs
• Tuition assistance scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Quakertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments by enrolled families. FCA offers individualized scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance through the FACTS Grant and Aid program to fulfill its vision of making Christ-centered education accessible.
2. EITC Tax Credit Program: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit program allows businesses and individuals to direct state tax payments to FCA as donations, providing financial aid support for deserving students. Tax credits are 90% for K-12 and 100% for Pre-K.
3. Campus Shuttle Fee: Private shuttle service between Eden and Canaan campuses with a monthly fee of $75 per student ($750 total for 10-month school year) to cover transportation costs.
4. 1973 Club Annual Giving: Annual giving program where supporters contribute up to $1,973 per year to directly fund scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need.
5. Army of 41 Major Giving Program: Major donor program requiring $20,000 annually for 5 years commitment to build the preferred future of Faith Christian Academy through foundational partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Faith Christian Academy is a private, Christ-centered K-12 school operating two campuses in Quakertown, Pennsylvania (Eden K-5th and Canaan 6th-12th), delivering a biblically integrated academic curriculum with AP and college-credit courses, plus Fine Arts and Athletics programs. Families enroll directly through the website and RenWeb inquiry/application process, and the school is supported through tuition, charitable giving, and Pennsylvania EITC tax-credit programs.

Product overview

Faith Christian Academy operates as a unified K-12 Christian education institution with two campuses: Eden Campus (K-5th) and Canaan Campus (6th-12th). The school offers a comprehensive academic program with departmentalized instruction, AP courses, and college partnerships through Cairn University. Beyond academics, the institution provides Fine Arts programs (Digital Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts), Athletics (multiple boys and girls sports), and Summer Camps. Financial accessibility is supported through multiple scholarship programs (Leadership, Academic, Pastor, Church, Alumni, Little Lions), the EITC Tax Credit Program, 1973 Club annual giving, and Army of 41 major donor initiative. Additional services include Noah's Ark Preschool and Daycare. The institution is powered by Finalsite for its website and uses FACTS (RenWeb) for student information management and Naviance for college planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eden Campus: Elementary school program for grades K-5th
• Canaan Campus
• Noah's Ark Preschool and Daycare

Products and services

• Eden Campus (K-5th) Elementary Program Elementary school program (Kindergarten through 5th grade) focused on academic excellence, social development, and spiritual growth through interactive and hands-on experiences, with offerings including faith-based learning, agricultural science, art, music (choir and band), gym, library, technology, and introduction to Latin.
• Canaan Campus (6th-12th) Program Middle and high school program (6th through 12th grade) featuring departmentalized instruction across Science, Math, History, Bible, English, and Fine Arts departments, with AP courses (AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP Language and Composition) and college-credit partnership programs.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts department including Digital Arts (Photography, Videography, Drone Technology), Music (Choir, Ensemble, Music Composition), Theatre (Middle School and High School productions), and Visual Arts, using Canon DSLR cameras, iMac computers, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs for boys (Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Track & Field, Cross Country, Wrestling, Golf) and girls (Volleyball, Softball, Field Hockey), with facilities including Soccer field, Baseball, Softball, Gym, Wrestling, Field Hockey, Weight Room, and Game Changer Indoor Facility.
• Summer Camps 2026 Annual summer camp programs including Basketball Skills Camp, Baseball Camp, Broadway Bound Theatre Camp, Summer STEM Camp, Musical Theater Camp, and SAT preparation courses.
• Noah's Ark Preschool and Daycare Preschool and daycare services managed through the academy, with Chelsea Bodder as Assistant Director and Cheryl Bodder as Director.
• College Composition Dual Enrollment (Cairn University Partnership) Partnership with Cairn University enabling students to earn college credits through the College Composition course at FCA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of students receive financial aid, enabling accessibility to Christ-centered education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cairn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCA partners with Cairn University to offer College Composition as a dual enrollment course, allowing high school students to earn college credits while at FCA.
• Pennsylvania Department of EducationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState partner for EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program allowing businesses and individuals to direct state tax payments to FCA schools in exchange for tax credits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Academy of the New Church: PA-based faith-rooted private school system (K-12 plus boys' school and girls' school), comparable in size, mission-driven operations, and Pennsylvania regional reach.
• Bob Jones Academy: Faith-based K-12 Christian school with similar biblically integrated curriculum, athletics, fine arts, and tuition-supported enrollment for Christian families.
• Pensacola Christian Academy: Large faith-based K-12 Christian academy with comparable AP curriculum, championship athletics, fine arts programs, and tuition/scholarship enrollment model.
• Westtown School: Quaker-affiliated PA private K-12 college-prep school with similar campus-based delivery, college-prep athletics, and tuition/financial aid structure serving Philadelphia-region families.
• Christian Academy of Louisville: Large interdenominational Christian K-12 school offering AP courses, championship athletics, fine arts, and tuition/financial aid model structurally similar to FCA.
• Lancaster Country Day School: PA private K-12 day school in southeastern Pennsylvania with similar college-prep curriculum, AP offerings, and tuition model serving regional families.
• Westminster Academy: Faith-based K-12 Christian school with similar mission profile, athletics programs, and college-prep curriculum; FCA and Westminster operate as comparable tuition-supported private Christian academies.
• Perkiomen School: Private pre-K-12 college-prep school in PA with similar suburban Pennsylvania catchment, two-campus structure, and tuition + financial aid enrollment model.
• Delaware County Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in the Philadelphia suburbs (PA), serving a similar faith-based family demographic with AP courses, athletics, and tuition-based enrollment model comparable to FCA.

Others

• FACTS (Renweb / FACTS Management): Student Information System and tuition management vendor used by FCA for admissions, family portal, and financial aid processing; comparable to FCA only as enabling technology infrastructure for similar private K-12 schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FCALions
• Facebookfacebook.com/faithchristianlions
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcalions_1973
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fcalions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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