Santiam Christian School

What Santiam Christian School does

Santiam Christian Schools is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian private school serving 742 students from Preschool through 12th grade on a 29-acre campus in Adair Village, Oregon. Founded in 1979 with 55 students in grades 9-11, the school relocated to its current campus in 1980 and absorbed Heritage School in a 1990 merger. It is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, employs approximately 73 staff (5 administrators, ~68 teaching faculty, and support staff), and operates with a $7.5 million annual budget of which roughly 15% is funded through outside income. Students are drawn from seven Oregon counties (42% from Albany, 27% from Corvallis/Philomath) and an international cohort recruited via the SEVIS-approved F-1 program administered through Northwest Student Services.

The school's academic offering spans Preschool (ages 3-4), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (7-8), and a college-preparatory High School (9-12) with 6 AP courses, 6 honors courses, and 11 dual-enrollment courses via Linn-Benton Community College and Corban University. Extracurricular programs include an OSAA 3A athletic program with 33 state championships, an FFA chapter (one of only three at private schools nationwide), a 2024 FIRST Robotics first-place team, and extensive visual/performing arts. The school holds dual accreditation from ACSI and Cognia and has been rated #1 school of its size in Oregon for 10 of the last 13 years.

Revenue is generated through tuition (Preschool through 12th grade), a tiered Eagle Business Sponsorship program (Bronze $750 to Platinum $5,000), and a diversified fundraising stack including the Eagles Legacy Circle monthly giving program, Spring Benefit Auction, Christmas Market, and Eagles Golf Classic. Need-based financial aid covers 18% of students with awards up to 50% of tuition, assessed through the FACTS third-party platform. Go-to-market is sales-led via a selective eight-step admissions process managed by an Admissions Director and supported by regional bus transportation and church partnerships across approximately 75 area congregations.

Name

Santiam Christian School

Legal name

Santiam Christian Schools

Website

https://santiamchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Santiam Christian Schools is a non-profit, non-denominational Christian school in Adair Village, Oregon, serving 742 students from Preschool through 12th grade with a $7.5M budget, 33 Oregon state athletic championships, and dual ACSI/Cognia accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school services
• College preparatory education
• Preschool through grade 12
• Tuition-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Adair Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition payments for Preschool through 12th grade students. School offers need-based financial aid to 18% of students. Uses FACTS third-party service for financial aid assessment.
2. Athletic Sponsorship Program: Tiered business sponsorship program for athletic facilities and programs with membership levels ranging from Bronze ($750) to Platinum ($5,000), offering various marketing benefits and recognition.
3. Donations and Monthly Giving: Eagles Legacy Circle monthly giving program with supporter tiers ($25, $50, $100, $200, $300/month). One-time gifts, stock donations, real estate gifts, planned giving, and corporate matching gift programs. Spring Benefit Auction and Christmas Market fundraising events.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from events including Christmas Market with vendor fees, Spring Benefit Auction, and Eagles Golf Classic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Santiam Christian Schools delivers tuition-based, biblically-integrated education from Preschool (ages 3-4) through 12th grade on its 29-acre campus in Adair Village, Oregon. The school offers college-preparatory academics including AP, honors, and dual enrollment courses, alongside athletics, arts, FFA, robotics, and spiritual development programs for Christian families.

Product overview

Santiam Christian Schools is a non-denominational, non-profit Christian school offering a comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade educational program on a 29-acre campus in Adair Village, Oregon. The school provides a multi-level structure consisting of Preschool (ages 3-4), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (7-8), and High School (9-12) programs. Beyond core academics, the school offers an extensive extracurricular portfolio including athletics (OSAA 3A division with 33 state championships), arts (music, visual arts, theater), career/technical programs (FFA, Robotics), and spiritual development (Bible classes, chapel, servant leadership, mission trips). Additional services include college & career counseling, international student programs with ELL support, tuition assistance, and bus transportation. The school serves 742 students from seven counties and is accredited by ACSI and Cognia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program A readiness program for ages 3 and 4 that encourages mental, physical, social, and spiritual development, focusing on kindergarten preparation.
• Elementary School (K-6) Grades K-6 elementary education combining a warm environment with Christian educators teaching core academic classes including Reading, Language, Math, Science, History, and Bible, plus enrichment classes in Science Lab, Music, Art, PE, Computer Labs, and optional choir or band for 5th-6th graders.
• Junior High School (7-8) Grades 7-8 program with core academic classes of Science, English, Math, Social Studies, and Bible, plus Discovery electives for students to explore God-given talents in a safe and caring environment.
• High School (9-12) Grades 9-12 college-preparatory program with 6 AP courses, 6 honors courses, 10 dual enrollment courses with LBCC, and 1 dual enrollment course with Corban University, preparing students for college, workforce, or military options.
• Athletics Program OSAA 3A division athletic program offering sports including Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field for elementary through high school students; 33 Oregon state championships earned.
• Arts Program Programs in visual arts, performing arts, theater, and music taught by dedicated instructors, offering opportunities for students to explore creative disciplines from painting to acting and musical expression.
• FFA Program Agricultural education program offering skill development in soil science, public speaking, leadership, floral design, ag construction, and tractor safety. SC is one of only three private schools nationwide with an FFA program.
• Robotics Program FIRST Robotics Competition program where high school students design and build their own robot; the team received first place in the 2024 competition.
• Spiritual Life Program Comprehensive spiritual development including Bible classes from Preschool through High School, weekly chapel services, Character & Community education, Servant Leadership opportunities, mission trips, and small group mentoring.
• College & Career Counseling College preparation services including college representative visits, local college tours, scholarship application assistance, CIS career exploration, and financial aid guidance.
• Tuition Assistance Program Need-based tuition assistance program funded by donor generosity, using FACTS for impartial third-party evaluation, with awards up to 50% of total tuition costs available to 18% of students.
• International Student Program SEVIS-approved international student program with F-1 visa support, ELL assistance, and services administered by Northwest Student Services LLC; students attend from the Americas, Europe, and Asia with pathway to universities including Oregon State University without required SAT.
• Before/After School Programs Extended care programs for Preschool through 6th grade students offered before and after regular school hours.
• Transportation Services Bus routes provided into Albany, Corvallis, Monmouth, Dallas, Independence, and Millersburg areas to serve regional student population.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northwest Student Services LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdministers international student services and programs. Guides international students through admission process, provides safe and caring host family placement, and provides ongoing support and guidance throughout students' time at Santiam Christian School.
• Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering 10 courses available for college credit through LBCC, providing students with pathway to higher education and reduced college costs.
• Corban UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering 1 course for college credit through Corban University.
• FACTS Grant & Aid AssessmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party service used for need-based tuition assistance evaluation. Families apply online through FACTS portal with 2024 and 2025 tax returns and $35 processing fee.
• Business SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing Partner21 Eagle Business Sponsors including Good Grounds, Special Touch Car Wash, Davis Glass, Onyx Luxury Aesthetics, White's Collision Service, Les Schwab Tires, Willamette Valley Pediatrics, Albany Carpet One, Pure Energy, Fitzy's Concrete Coating, Stutzman & Kropf, Fitzpatrick Painting, Principle Property Management, Hyundai of Albany, Sky Harbor Aviation, Burn Boot Camp, Fuller Woodcraft, Hendrix Heating, and Linn Benton Plumbing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• FACTS (Renweb): Student information system and financial aid assessment vendor used by Santiam Christian. FACTS serves as both an operational dependency and a useful peer-adjacent technology provider for comparable private K-12 schools.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International): National accrediting body for Christian schools; Santiam Christian is ACSI accredited. ACSI provides peer benchmarking, curriculum resources, and accreditation services relevant to private Christian K-12 schools.

Direct peers

• St. Mary's School: Catholic PK-12 school in Medford, Oregon combining rigorous academics with faith formation, athletics, and arts. Comparable faith-based K-12 private school in Oregon.
• Oregon Episcopal School: Independent PK-12 private school in Portland, Oregon offering rigorous college-prep with strong athletics, arts, and faith-informed values. Comparable selective-admission private school model.
• Catlin Gabel School: Independent PK-12 private school in Portland, Oregon known for progressive education, robust athletics, arts, and college placement. Comparable high-achieving Oregon private school competitor for top families.
• Portland Christian Schools: Non-denominational Christian school in Portland, Oregon offering PK-12 with similar faith integration, athletics, arts, and college-preparatory academics. Comparable private Christian school model in Oregon.
• Portland Adventist Academy: Faith-based 9-12 Christian school in Portland, Oregon providing college-preparatory education with spiritual formation. Comparable Oregon faith-based college-prep high school.
• Columbia Christian School: Faith-based PK-12 Christian school in Portland, Oregon with biblical worldview integration, athletics, and college-prep academics. Comparable faith-based school model in Oregon.
• Horizon Christian School: Non-denominational Christian school in Tualatin, Oregon offering K-12 with athletics, arts, and biblical worldview. Comparable faith-based K-12 private school in the Oregon market.
• Westside Christian High School: Faith-based private Christian school in Aloha, Oregon serving grades K-12 with a similar biblical worldview integration, athletics program, and college-prep focus. Comparable in size, mission, and Oregon regional market to Santiam Christian.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SantiamChristian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/santiam-christian-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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