Petra Christian Academy

Name

Petra Christian Academy

Legal name

Petra Christian Academy, Inc.

Website

https://petrachristian.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Christian 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 Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Classical Christian education
• K-12 private school
• Tuition-free education
• Christian classical curriculum
• Private religious school

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition payments from families for K-12 education, with tiered pricing for different grade levels and sibling discounts.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and businesses supporting the private school's operations and tuition-free programs.
3. Fundraising Events: Various fundraising activities including Christmas tree sales, magazine subscription fundraisers, movie nights, and bake sales to support school programs and trips.
4. Volunteer Instructor Program: Families can volunteer as instructors to qualify for tuition-free education, reducing operational costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Petra Christian Academy is a private, nonprofit K-12 classical Christian school located in Boise, Idaho, operating from a historic 1908 church building. It offers Christ-centered classical education integrating Singapore Math, Shurley English grammar, Summit Ministries Bible curriculum, Russian language immersion, Mathnasium math tutoring, etiquette training, and STEM exposure. The school provides both an in-person program and a live online classical Christian education offering, and uniquely provides a tuition-free option for families who serve as volunteer instructors.

Product overview

Petra Christian Academy offers a unified Christian classical education service combining Singapore Math curriculum with Mathnasium tutoring partnerships, Russian language immersion, Summit Ministries Bible studies, Shurley English grammar instruction, etiquette training, and Answers in Genesis science programs. The school provides auxiliary services including hot lunch programs and uniform sales, all designed to develop faithful Christian leaders through a rigorous classical approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classical Christian K-12 Education (On-Campus) In-person K-12 classical Christian education program at the Boise campus (3080 Wildwood St.) serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade, integrating Singapore Math, Shurley English, Summit Ministries Bible studies, Russian language, Mathnasium tutoring, etiquette/character development, and STEM exposure for Christian families in the Boise and Meridian, Idaho area.
• Live Online Christian Classical Education Tuition-based live online classical Christian education program for K-12 students, priced at $360 per month, delivering the academy's Christ-centered classical curriculum to remote families.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Micron Technology FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2023STEM education partnership providing 7th-9th grade students with site visits to Micron facilities. Students learn about the semiconductor industry, high-tech careers, engineering paths, and observe robotic manufacturing operations.
• MathnasiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Mathnasium provides all Petra students with access to advanced math instruction three times per week. Students utilize Mathnasium's proprietary teaching materials and techniques during school hours, receiving customized learning plans designed to address individual student needs and develop math mastery.
• Summit MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Summit Ministries provides the Bible curriculum used for daily scripture study and memorization. The program prepares students to understand and defend their Christian faith.
• Answers in GenesiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly visits from Christian scientists representing various fields who engage with students. Topics include creation and design, dinosaurs and the Bible, human origins and evolution, and faith and reason.
• Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)coreOthersMembership in the Association of Classical Christian Schools, a network of classical Christian schools providing resources, accreditation support, and professional development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS): Industry association and accreditation body of which Petra is a member — provides the peer network of classical Christian schools and benchmarking cohort against which Petra's academic model is measured.
• Mathnasium: Nationwide math-only tutoring franchise that partners with Petra to deliver in-school advanced math instruction — adjacent ecosystem participant and key operating partner rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Boise Christian School: Private Christian school serving K-12 students in the Boise market with a faith-integrated curriculum — directly comparable in mission, geography, and customer profile.
• Trinity Classical Academy: Classical Christian K-12 academy with similar curriculum structure (Singapore Math, Latin, Biblical studies) — closely comparable in methodology and customer segment.
• Veritas Academy: Classical Christian school offering K-12 instruction with similar ACCS-aligned curriculum philosophy — comparable peer in pedagogy, faith integration, and parental profile.
• Providence Academy: Classical Christian school in the ACCS network emphasizing Christ-centered, college-preparatory education — directly comparable in classical pedagogy and faith-based mission.
• The Geneva School: Network of classical Christian schools (ACCS member) offering K-12 education with similar pedagogy to Petra — directly comparable as a fellow classical Christian academy.
• Cole Valley Christian Schools: Boise-area private Christian K-12 school offering faith-based education to Treasure Valley families — directly competes with Petra for the same Christian-family segment in the same geography.
• Nampa Christian Schools: Treasure Valley Christian K-12 school drawing families from the broader Boise/Meridian/Nampa area — competes with Petra for faith-seeking families across the same regional market.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty Christian School: Larger established faith-based K-12 school with broader programs and longer operating history — competes in the same private Christian school category but at greater scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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