Nouvel Catholic Central High School

What Nouvel Catholic Central High School does

Nouvel Catholic Central Schools is a private, nonprofit PreK3 through 12th grade Catholic educational institution operating under the Diocese of Saginaw in Saginaw Township, Michigan. The school serves approximately 625 students across two campuses — an elementary campus (PreK through Grade 6) sharing the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish grounds on State Street, and a high school/junior high campus (Grades 7-12) co-located with the Diocese of Saginaw on Wieneke Road. Roughly 60% of enrollment is at the elementary level and 40% at the secondary level, with approximately 20% of the student body identifying as non-Catholic. The institution is staffed by 65 educators (80% holding advanced degrees) and operates with average class sizes of 15-17 students.

The school's product portfolio spans Preschool (Traditional, Multi-Age Traditional, and Montessori tracks), Elementary, Junior High, and High School programs, augmented by 22 varsity sports, 18 student clubs, faith formation with required 100 service hours for graduation, and add-on services including Panther Academic Support Services (PASS) after-school tutoring and Beyond the Bells extended-day care. The technology stack is built on commodity third-party platforms — Skyward for SIS/gradebook/attendance, FACTS for tuition assistance assessment, Parchment for electronic transcript delivery, RaiseRight for gift-card fundraising rebates, and Michigan Virtual High School (MIVHS) for expanded AP course access. Core technology is operational rather than differentiated. The school reports 100% graduation and 100% post-secondary placement rates alongside 36 state/runner-up athletic championships.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($3,675 for half-day Young Fives, $7,350 for Grades Y5-8, $9,700 for Grades 9-12) with a $3,000 minimum per-student contribution after aid, plus over $1 million in annual support from 11 supporting parishes within the Diocese of Saginaw. The direct-to-consumer enrollment model is supported by campus tours, shadow days, Experience Days, January Open Houses, and a Continuous Enrollment System that auto-retains families through graduation unless they opt out. Go-to-market relies heavily on community-led referral, parent testimonials, student ambassadors, and parish network distribution within Mid-Michigan.

Name

Nouvel Catholic Central High School

Legal name

Nouvel Catholic Central Schools

Website

https://nouvelcatholic.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nouvel Catholic Central Schools is a nonprofit PreK3-12 Catholic institution in Saginaw Township, Michigan, serving approximately 625 students across two campuses under the Diocese of Saginaw. It delivers faith-integrated college preparatory education with 100% graduation and post-secondary placement rates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.) (EDAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Catholic k-12 education
• Private faith-based schooling
• College preparatory curriculum
• Preschool through high school
• Tuition-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saginaw Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Full tuition rates: Half-day Young Fives $3,675, Grades Y5-8 $7,350, Grades 9-12 $9,700. Families pay minimum $3,000 per student or their calculated tuition amount after financial assistance. Annual $250 family deposit required by March 2.
2. Parish Support: 11 supporting parishes contribute more than $1 million annually to support Nouvel Catholic Central operations and make tuition assistance possible.
3. Fundraising Programs: RaiseRight gift card program allows families to earn rebates through everyday shopping (up to 20% from brands, 50% shared with families toward tuition). Annual Giving, Panther Fund, Memorial Giving, and Gala events also generate additional revenue.
4. Tuition Assistance Administration: FACTS third-party grant and aid assessment tool processes financial aid applications. Parish contributions, donor scholarships, and Catholic Community Foundation of Mid-Michigan partnerships provide needs-based assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nouvel Catholic Central Schools delivers tuition-based, faith-based private education from Preschool through 12th grade across two campuses in Saginaw Township, Michigan, operating under the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw. The school's core deliverable is a college-preparatory Catholic education including academics, faith formation, 22 varsity sports, 18 clubs, dual enrollment with Delta College, counseling, and extended day programs, with average class sizes of 15-17 students and a 90% annual retention rate.

Product overview

Nouvel Catholic Central Schools is a PreK3 through 12th grade Catholic educational institution offering a unified portfolio of academic programs across multiple campuses. The school provides Preschool (Traditional, Multi-Age Traditional, and Montessori), Elementary (Young Fives-Grade 6), Junior High (Grades 7-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) programs. Supporting the core academic curriculum areFaith Formation, Athletics (22 varsity sports), Clubs & Organizations (18), Panther Academic Support Services (PASS), Beyond the Bells extended day program, School Counseling, Dual Enrollment with Delta College, and Saginaw Career Complex vocational programs. The school serves approximately 625 students with average class sizes of 15-17 students, emphasizing individualized attention within a faith-based environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NCCHS Panthers: Athletic teams and sports programs for Nouvel Catholic Central High School and Junior High
• Panther Academic Support Services (PASS)
• Beyond the Bells
• PantherShop

Products and services

• Preschool Program Preschool programs (3-year-old Traditional, Multi-Age Traditional, and Multi-Age Montessori) for children ages 3-5, offered in half-day and full-day formats with focus on developmental readiness and early academic foundation.
• Elementary School (Young Fives-Grade 6) Elementary education program serving Young Fives through Grade 6 featuring core academic subjects plus specials in art, music, band, physical education, Spanish, and STEM, with average class sizes of 17 students on the State Street campus.
• Junior High School (Grades 7-8) Junior high program transitioning students to the high school/junior high campus with elective offerings, comprehensive college preparatory courses, NCAA preparation, and 15-student average class sizes.
• High School (Grades 9-12) College preparatory high school program featuring honors and Advanced Placement classes, 26 credits required for graduation, dual enrollment through Delta College, NCAA eligibility support, and average class sizes of 15 students.
• Athletics Program 22 varsity sports programs with 36 state and runner-up championships, including basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, power lifting, pom pon, and dance team.
• Clubs & Organizations 18 student clubs and organizations including band, theater, and various extracurricular activities for student engagement and leadership development.
• Faith Formation Catholic faith integration with daily prayer, weekly Mass, theology classes, campus ministry, retreats, sacrament preparation, and 100 minimum service hours required for graduation (20 school, 20 parish, 20 community).
• Dual Enrollment Partnership with Delta College allowing high school students to earn college credit through post-secondary coursework while enrolled at Nouvel.
• Saginaw Career Complex Programs Career and technical education programs for juniors and seniors at Saginaw Career Complex, including Game/Database/Web Design, Medical Careers, Engineering, and work-based learning experiences across 16 programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate and 100% post-secondary placement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACTS (Grant & Aid Assessment)coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tuition assistance application system that verifies documentation, conducts confidential financial analysis, and provides reports to Nouvel's tuition assistance committee. Enables streamlined processing of needs-based aid and integration with Catholic Community Foundation scholarships.
• Delta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partnership for dual enrollment allowing high school students to earn college credit. Students can take courses at Delta or through Delta's Transfer Wizard and Michigan Transfer Agreement courses. Counselor assists with course selection for optimal transferability.
• ParchmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic credential delivery service for official transcript ordering. Replaced paper transcript mailing in January 2021. Free for current students, small fee for alumni.
• Saginaw Career ComplexminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-campus career and technical education partnership for juniors and seniors. Offers 16 programs including Game/Database/Web Design, Medical Careers, and Engineering with hands-on, work-based learning experiences.
• RaiseRightminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGift card fundraising program where families purchase gift cards for everyday spending and earn rebates (up to 20% from brands, 50% shared with families toward tuition costs).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greenhills School: Independent, nonsectarian PK-12 private school in Ann Arbor, MI. Comparable independent day school model with college-prep focus and strong extracurricular offerings, though without the Catholic mission component.
• Cranbrook Schools: Independent, nonsectarian PK-12 private school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Comparable private K-12 institution with elite college placement, broader programming, and similar small-class educational approach.

Direct peers

• Powers Catholic High School: Coed Catholic high school in Flint, MI serving grades 9-12. Direct comparable to Nouvel's high school in terms of Catholic identity, college-prep mission, athletic programs, and Mid-Michigan regional catchment.
• Mercy High School: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school in Farmington Hills, MI. Comparable to Nouvel on faith-based mission, college-prep curriculum, dual enrollment, and competitive athletics offerings.
• Notre Dame Preparatory School: Coed Catholic college-preparatory school in Pontiac, MI serving grades 9-12. Direct peer offering similar faith-based, college-prep education with athletics, AP coursework, and parish-affiliated funding model.
• Brother Rice High School: Catholic college-prep high school for boys in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Comparable faith-based private education model with strong athletics and college placement, serving a similar demographic across Michigan.
• Detroit Catholic Central High School: Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Novi, MI. Direct comparable on Catholic mission, college-prep academics, championship athletics, and parish-subsidized tuition model.
• Saginaw Valley Lutheran High School: Private Lutheran high school in Saginaw, MI serving grades 9-12. Closest local private-school competitor, with comparable faith-based mission, tuition structure, college-prep academics, and athletic programs.
• St. Mary's Preparatory: Catholic boarding and day college-prep school in Orchard Lake, MI serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a Catholic secondary institution with college preparatory curriculum and athletic tradition.

Regional players

• Saginaw Heritage High School: Public high school within Saginaw Township - the primary direct competitor for secondary enrollment within Nouvel's home market, with broad academic offerings but no faith-based mission or small class sizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/nouvel
• Facebookfacebook.com/NouvelCatholicCentralHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/nouvelcatholiccentral
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nouvel-catholic-central-high-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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