What Saint Josephs High School does

Saint Joseph High School is a private Catholic secondary school located at 453 N. Notre Dame Avenue in South Bend, Indiana, serving approximately 930 students in grades 9-12. Founded in 1953 as the first consolidated Catholic high school in the South Bend area and historically affiliated with the Congregation of the Holy Cross, the institution operates as part of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend under Principal John Kennedy and School Board President Dr. Allison Lamont. The school delivers college-preparatory academics with over 45 AP and Honors courses, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM pathways in Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering, eight semesters of Theology, and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with an average class size of 20. Co-curricular programming includes 22 IHSAA athletic programs, over 50 clubs, fine arts tracks in visual and performing arts, and 20+ hours of annual Christian service requirements.

The technology infrastructure centers on a 1:1 laptop program using school-owned MacBooks, Canvas LMS for course delivery, Google Workspace for collaboration, PowerSchool for student information, Securly for classroom management, and integrations with DeltaMath, Edpuzzle, Quizlet, and the Sora digital library. The 2012-built campus includes the Chapel of Saint Joseph, Alumni Gymnasium (2,500-seat capacity), Father Bly Field at Leighton Stadium, and the Kelly Family Student Commons. The school rebranded from the 'Indians' to the 'Huskies' in February 2024 and adopted new enduring Vision Statements and a 2025-2030 Strategic Plan in 2025.

The revenue model relies on annual tuition ($10,955 parishioner / $12,675 non-parishioner for 2026-27) generating over 70% of the ~$9 million operating budget, supplemented by approximately $1 million in annual philanthropic giving through The Fund for Saint Joseph and corporate/scholarship giving programs. Indiana School Choice Scholarships support 70% of enrolled students, and 73% of students receive need-based financial aid assessed through FACTS Grant & Aid, with 27% qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through campus shadow visits, Discover Saint Joe Day targeting 7th graders at nine Catholic partner schools, Open House events, summer K-8 camps, and an online inquiry portal. Marketing channels span organic social (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and earned media partnerships with Parish Neighbors Magazine. The school reports 98% four-year college acceptance, $18 million in scholarships for the Class of 2026, and 48 National Merit Finalists since 2013.

Name

Saint Josephs High School

Legal name

Saint Joseph High School

Website

https://saintjoehigh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saint Joseph High School is a private Catholic secondary school in South Bend, Indiana, serving 930 students in grades 9-12 with college-preparatory academics, PLTW STEM tracks, 22 athletic programs, and faith formation under the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

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 programs
• Stem curriculum
• Athletics programs
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

South Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source generating over 70% of annual operating budget. Tuition rates for 2026-27: Parishioner $10,955, Non-Parishioner $12,675. Multi-child discounts available.
2. Philanthropic Giving: Approximately $1 million raised annually through Fund for Saint Joseph, annual giving, corporate giving, and scholarship giving programs.
3. School Choice Scholarships: 70% of students receive School Choice Scholarship through Indiana's Choice Scholarship program. Additional scholarships through Scholarship Granting Organization of Northeast Indiana.
4. Financial Aid: 73% of students qualify for need-based tuition assistance through FACTS Grant & Aid assessment process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saint Joseph High School is a private Catholic secondary school serving approximately 930 students in grades 9-12 in South Bend, Indiana. The school delivers a comprehensive college-preparatory education rooted in Catholic tradition with 45+ AP and Honors courses, PLTW STEM tracks, fine arts, 22 athletics programs, and faith formation. Tuition-generated revenue covers over 70% of the $9 million annual operating budget, supplemented by philanthropic giving and School Choice Scholarships.

Product overview

Saint Joseph High School is a Catholic secondary school offering a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9-12. The school provides a rigorous academic curriculum with over 45 Advanced Placement and Honors courses, along with eight semesters of Theology. Specialized programs include Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM tracks in Biomedical Science, Computer Science, and Engineering, alongside a robust Fine Arts program in visual and performing arts. The school also offers counseling and college advising services and maintains 22 athletics programs. The institution operates under block scheduling with a 1:1 laptop program using school-owned MacBooks, integrating technology through Canvas LMS, Google Workspace, and other educational platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Biomedical Science A four-course sequence introducing students to medicine and human body systems, preparing them for careers in medical and health-related fields. Students investigate concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health through real-world case studies.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Computer Science Empowers students to become creators of technology through courses covering app development, simulation, cybersecurity, and ethical reasoning. Offers AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) - Engineering Provides students with engineering fundamentals through open-ended problem solving and the engineering design process. Covers topics including aerodynamics, astronautics, biological engineering, sustainability, and digital electronics.
• Fine Arts: Visual and Performing Arts Program Comprehensive arts program including visual arts (2D/3D art, ceramics, digital design, drawing, painting, photography) and performing arts (Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Piano & Electronic Keyboard, musical theatre). Students earned 115 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in 2026.
• Counseling and College Advising Comprehensive counseling services including academic planning, post-secondary planning, college exploration, career awareness, and individual and small group counseling for crisis intervention. The program contributed to $18 million in scholarships awarded to the Class of 2026.
• Athletics Program 22 IHSAA and club sports programs including fall, winter, and spring sports. Over half of the student body participates as student-athletes. Programs include championship-level athletics with 14 State Championships and 228 IHSAA Sectional championships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of seniors accepted to four-year universities
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four Catholic high schools in the Diocese. Receives Diocesan support, follows Diocesan policies including tuition assistance grants through Bishop's Appeal. Employees receive Diocesan benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan.
• Congregation of the Holy CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical ties to Holy Cross. School values align with Holy Cross charisms. Motto Ave Crux Spes Unica reflected in cruciform architecture. Brothers and Sisters of Holy Cross served as faculty nucleus from opening through 1970s.
• Catholic Partner SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner9 partner schools: Christ the King, Corpus Christi, Holy Cross, Holy Family, St. Adalbert's, St. Anthony's, St. John the Baptist, St. Joe Grade, St. Pius X. Students automatically included in Discover Saint Joe Day. Schools include feeder relationships and recruitment pipeline.
• Saint Joseph Health SystemcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAthletic trainers provided by Saint Joseph Health System Sports Medicine Institute. Direct oversight of injuries from start to finish. Partnership provides emergency care, rehabilitation, and treatment plans for student-athletes.
• Raclin Murphy Museum of Art (Notre Dame)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Apprentice Program hosted at Notre Dame campus. Four students participated in two-week program exploring art-making processes and techniques under MFA student mentorship.
• Parish Neighbors MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership to share student, faculty, alumni stories with community families throughout the year.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Providence Catholic High School: Providence Catholic is a Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory high school in New Lenox, Illinois with comparable enrollment scale, PLTW STEM programs, robust athletics (22+ sports), and similar college placement outcomes. It serves as a strong out-of-state operating-model peer.
• Marian High School: Marian High School is a Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Mishawaka, Indiana — roughly 10 minutes from Saint Joseph High School in the same South Bend/Michiana region. As the closest Catholic HS peer, it competes directly for the same pool of Catholic families and uses a similar school-choice scholarship model.
• Cathedral High School (Indianapolis): Cathedral is one of Indiana's largest Catholic college-preparatory high schools located in Indianapolis. It is comparable in mission, athletics scale, and college placement focus, providing a reference point for Saint Joe on scale, programming, and diocesan operating model.
• Bishop Luers High School: Bishop Luers is another diocesan Catholic high school within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, serving Fort Wayne-area families with the same Diocesan tuition framework and financial aid structure as Saint Joe — a direct operating-model peer.
• Bishop Dwenger High School: Bishop Dwenger is a diocesan Catholic high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, operating under the same Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as Saint Joseph. It offers a directly comparable mission, college-prep curriculum, athletics, and financial aid model, making it the closest peer within the diocese.

Regional players

• Andrean High School: Andrean High School is a Catholic college-prep high school in Merrillville, Indiana operated by the Diocese of Gary. It serves a distinct northwestern Indiana geography but operates with a similar Catholic identity, college-prep emphasis, and athletics program profile.

Broad incumbents

• Mount Carmel High School (Chicago): Mount Carmel is a large, well-established Catholic college-preparatory high school in Chicago with similar Holy Cross heritage influence, comparable athletics pedigree, and a nationally recognized reputation. It operates at a larger scale but with a directly comparable mission and programming model.

Others

• Holy Cross College / High School Affiliates: Holy Cross College and the broader network of Holy Cross-affiliated secondary schools share direct heritage ties with Saint Joe (founded under the Congregation of Holy Cross). They are thematically and spiritually connected but not direct enrollment competitors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/saintjoehigh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQb-DRhne5RfIYKkxePDKfw
• Facebookfacebook.com/saintjoehigh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/saint-josephs-high-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/saintjoehigh

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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