Nativity Bvm High School

What Nativity Bvm High School does

Nativity BVM High School is a private Catholic secondary school located in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 1960 and operated under the Diocese of Allentown. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement coursework, dual-enrollment credit agreements with Alvernia University and Penn State Schuylkill, and a structured STEM pathway called the Nittany Scholars program developed with Penn State Schuylkill. Beyond academics, the school fields 14 varsity sports, supports arts and counseling programs, and logs more than 5,000 community service hours annually; 94% of the Class of 2026 continued to higher education, supported by $12.03M in reported scholarship offers of which $3.45M was accepted.

The school's product surface extends beyond traditional Catholic instruction to include an international student program operated in partnership with Educatius, online coursework delivered via VHS Learning, and structured transfer incentives including a $3,000 Transfer Grant. Technology integrations are limited to mainstream educational SaaS: Google Classroom for instruction, YouTube for content, and Simple Tuition Solutions for tuition billing and administration. There is no evidence of proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or differentiated platform architecture.

Nativity BVM operates as a tuition-dependent non-profit with revenue supplemented by EITC/OSTC Pennsylvania tax-credit scholarships (processed through BLOCS, Bridge Educational Foundation, and diocesan partners EPSF and CPSF), an annual Green and Gold Booster Club fundraising effort that yields approximately $45,000, planned giving, and ancillary fees. The institution employs approximately 33 staff for an implied enrollment of roughly 180-190 students. The go-to-market model is direct admissions within the diocesan parish referral network and the broader Schuylkill County local market, with the international program extending reach beyond the immediate region.

Name

Nativity Bvm High School

Legal name

Nativity BVM High School

Website

https://nativitybvm.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nativity BVM High School is a private Catholic secondary school in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 1960 under the Diocese of Allentown, serving roughly 180-190 students in grades 9-12 with a college-preparatory curriculum, dual-credit and STEM partnerships, varsity athletics, and an international student program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Dual credit courses
• Community service learning
• Varsity athletics program

Headquarters

HQ city

Pottsville

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from student tuition payments. The school offers tuition assistance programs and scholarships to support families.
2. EITC/OSTC Program: Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs where businesses and individuals donate to support scholarships in exchange for state tax credits.
3. Green and Gold Booster Club Fundraising: Annual fundraising of $45,000 through raffles, bingos, basket auctions, gift card calendars, and school store operations to offset sports and activities budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nativity BVM High School provides Catholic secondary education for grades 9–12 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, integrating faith-based instruction with a college-preparatory academic program. The core offering includes Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses (Alvernia University and Penn State Schuylkill), the Nittany Scholars STEM program, 14 varsity sports, music and drama arts, and a mandatory community service program exceeding 5,000 hours annually. The school serves both domestic students and F-1 international students, with tuition assistance, transfer grants, and EITC/OSTC scholarship funding.

Product overview

Nativity BVM High School is a Catholic high school offering a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9-12. The core offering is traditional Catholic education with academic excellence, featuring Advanced Placement courses and Dual Credit opportunities through Alvernia University and Penn State Schuylkill Campus. The Nittany Scholars Program provides STEM-focused enrichment through a partnership with Penn State. The school serves both domestic and international students (F1-Visa) through its International Student Program. Beyond academics, students participate in 14 varsity sports, music and drama arts programs, and extensive community service (5,000+ hours annually). Financial support is provided through the EITC/OSTC scholarship program, Transfer Grants, and various institutional scholarships. The Green & Gold Booster Club raises funds for athletics and activities, while the Nativity Preservation Legacy Fund Society handles planned giving for alumni and supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nativity BVM Nittany Scholars Program: A collaborative STEM-focused partnership with Penn State Schuylkill Campus that enhances academic offerings at the school.

Products and services

• Catholic High School Education

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of graduates pursue higher education at 4-year universities, 2-year colleges, trade schools, or military
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Alvernia UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit courses partnership allowing Nativity students to earn college credits through Alvernia University courses.
• Penn State University, Schuylkill CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit courses and Nittany Scholars Program - a collaborative STEM focused partnership with Penn State Schuylkill Campus that enhances academic offerings.
• Diocese of AllentowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNativity BVM is a Catholic high school within the Diocese of Allentown. The Diocese mandates community service requirements and provides institutional support.
• Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship Foundation (EPSF)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEITC/OSTC program partner providing tuition assistance to Nativity families. Donors include Dunne Manning, Keystone Anthracite Company, M & T Bank, Nativity Scholarship Partners I, St. Clair and Associates, Tompkins Community Bank, Brian Rich, and Drs. Joseph and Angela Zawisza.
• Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund (CPSF)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEITC/OSTC program donor including Anonymous Donor and Bill and Mary Burns '77 Suplee.
• Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEITC/OSTC program partner with donors Erin Boran '78 and Jennifer Wallace and Millard F. Wallace III.
• Bridge Educational FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEITC/OSTC program donor including WM (formerly Waste Management).
• EducatiusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational student program partner shown in school logo/partner section.
• Villanova UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome of Curvey Scholarships and Fellowships providing $12,500 annual scholarship assistance to Curvey Scholars from eligible high schools including Nativity BVM. Fellowship awards range from $5,000 to $20,000.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bethlehem Catholic High School: A diocesan Catholic high school in Bethlehem, PA, sharing the Allentown Diocese affiliation, college-prep curriculum, and community-service culture. Operates a similar enrollment size and tuition model with varsity athletics.
• La Salle College High School: A Catholic college-preparatory high school in Wyndmoor, PA (Christian Brothers). Comparable faith-based mission, strong college placement record, and broad extracurricular programming; serves a different but parallel Catholic-family segment.
• Marian Catholic High School: A Catholic high school in Tamaqua, PA, located in the same Schuylkill County region as Nativity. Directly competes for the same local Catholic families with comparable size, faith-based mission, and athletic offerings.
• Roman Catholic High School: A historic Catholic high school for boys in Philadelphia, affiliated with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable diocesan/archdiocesan Catholic high school model with AP curriculum, athletics, and EITC/OSTC-style scholarship funding.
• Bishop McDevitt High School: A Catholic high school in Harrisburg, PA, operating under the Diocese of Harrisburg. Comparable as a diocesan college-prep school with EITC/OSTC participation, athletics, and similar demographic focus on central Pennsylvania families.
• Allentown Central Catholic High School: A Catholic co-educational high school in Allentown, PA, also within the Diocese of Allentown. Comparable as a diocesan Catholic high school serving eastern Pennsylvania with AP/college-prep curriculum, athletics, and EITC/OSTC fundraising.
• Holy Redeemer High School: A Catholic co-educational high school in Wilkes-Barre, PA, operating under the Diocese of Scranton. Similar in mission, scale, and programming (AP, dual credit, varsity athletics) to Nativity and competing for northeastern Pennsylvania Catholic families.

Regional players

• Schuylkill Haven Area School District: A neighboring public school district in Schuylkill County that competes for the same regional student pool. Relevant as a local alternative for families weighing public vs. Catholic secondary education.
• Pottsville Area High School: The local public high school in Pottsville, PA. Competes with Nativity for the same Schuylkill County student population on the basis of tuition cost vs. faith-based mission and college-prep rigor.

Others

• Diocese of Allentown Schools Office: The diocesan authority overseeing Nativity BVM and other Catholic schools in the region. Comparable as the institutional ecosystem partner — relevant for benchmarking governance, EITC administration, and diocesan policy alignment rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nativitybvm55
• Facebookfacebook.com/NativityBVMHighSchoolAthleticsandEvents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nativity-bvm-high-school

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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