St. Francis/Holy Ghost School

What St. Francis/Holy Ghost School does

St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic educational institution operating under the Diocese of Springfield across two campuses in Jerseyville, Illinois — the Holy Ghost Site (Pre-K through 4th grade) at 309 N. Washington and the St. Francis Site (5th through 8th grade) at 412 S. State Street. The school delivers a standards-based curriculum covering religion, mathematics (including Algebra in upper grades), English, science, social studies, music, and weekly Spanish instruction for grades 7-8, augmented by a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 1-5 and a digital learning stack (Google Applications, Code.org, Typing Club, Adobe Education, Canva, Washburn Technology Curriculum). Faith formation is central to the offering, with daily religion classes, weekly Mass, sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation), service projects, and Catholic enrichment. Extracurricular programs include athletics (basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track, golf, cheerleading) and clubs (Band, Chorus, Science Club, Math Counts, Student Council, T.E.E.N.S.). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition charged on an annual cadence, supplemented by financial support from the Parishes of Jersey County, the Catholic Booster Club, and fundraising programs including the Scrip gift card program, Harvest Fest, and a Dinner Auction. Enrollment is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, school tours, and the RenWeb online enrollment portal, with prospective families drawn primarily from the Jersey County Catholic community.

Name

St. Francis/Holy Ghost School

Legal name

St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School

Website

https://sfhg.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Francis/Holy Ghost School is a private Catholic nonprofit offering Pre-K through 8th grade education across two campuses in Jerseyville, Illinois, serving Jersey County Catholic families through parish-supported tuition, faith formation, and standards-based academics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 faith formation
• Preschool education
• Middle school academics
• Religious education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerseyville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to enrolled students. Additional financial support comes from parish contributions, fundraising events, and the Scrip gift card program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic school delivering Pre-K through 8th grade education across two Jerseyville, Illinois campuses. Its core offering is the combination of a standards-based academic curriculum (Religion, Math, Algebra, English, Science, Social Studies, Music, Spanish for grades 7-8) with Catholic faith formation (daily religion classes, weekly Mass, sacramental preparation), supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 1-5 and a range of extracurricular athletics and clubs. Families enroll directly and pay annual tuition, with parish and fundraising support helping to fund operations.

Product overview

St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School operates as a unified Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic educational institution across two campuses: Holy Ghost Site (Pre-K to 4th grade) and St. Francis Site (5th to 8th grade). The school provides a standards-based curriculum encompassing Religion, Math, Algebra, English, Science, Social Studies, Music, and Spanish (grades 7-8), alongside a Digital Learning Program with 1:1 Chromebook access for grades 1-5. Faith formation is central to the mission, with daily religion classes, weekly Mass, and sacramental preparation. Extracurricular offerings include athletic programs (basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, track, golf, cheerleading) and clubs (Science Club, Band, Chorus, Student Council, T.E.E.N.S.). The school also conducts annual fundraisers to support operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K to 4th Grade Program (Holy Ghost Site) Early childhood and elementary education program for students from Pre-K through 4th grade at the Holy Ghost campus (309 N. Washington, Jerseyville, IL 62052), providing foundational academic instruction and Catholic faith formation.
• 5th to 8th Grade Program (St. Francis Site) Middle school education program for students in grades 5-8 at the St. Francis campus (412 S. State Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052), offering an advanced curriculum including Algebra, foreign language, and comprehensive exam preparation.
• Faith Formation and Catechesis Program Catholic religious education program including daily religion classes, weekly Mass, Holy Day and special occasion Masses, sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation, service projects, and Catholic enrichment for grades 7-8.
• Standards-Based Academic Curriculum Full academic curriculum covering Religion, Math, Algebra, English (grades 2-8), Science, Social Studies, Music (K-5), Computers, and Spanish (grades 7-8), using materials including Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill, Everyday Math, and RCL Benziger / Ignatius Press religious education resources.
• Athletic Programs School sports programs including boys and girls basketball (grades 4-8), girls volleyball (grades 4-8), girls cheerleading (grades 5-8), boys baseball and girls softball (grades 6-8), track (grades 6-8), and golf (grades 5-8).
• Clubs and Organizations After-school clubs including Science Club (grades 6-8), Band and Chorus (grades 6-8), T.E.E.N.S. (6th grade), Student Council (grades 7-8), Technology Club, and Math Counts.
• Scrip Gift Card Fundraising Program Recurring gift card fundraising program that provides dollar-for-dollar returns to participating families to help offset tuition costs; operated alongside other annual fundraisers such as candy bar sales, Harvest Fest, and Dinner Auction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently outperform national benchmarks on standard achievement testing from elementary through middle school
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of SpringfieldcoreOthersThe school operates under the Diocese of Springfield and is supported by the Parishes of Jersey County, which help fill the financial gap between tuition revenue and operating expenses.
• Catholic Booster Club (CBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit parent organization that promotes family activities and provides supplementary funding for school projects, activities, and educational needs. All parents of children attending the school are automatically members.
• Athletic AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn association open to families with children participating in the school's athletic program, assisting the entire athletic program in all ways possible.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• MySchoolMenus: School lunch management service used by SFHG per the website; comparable only as a peripheral operational vendor in the Catholic K-8 ecosystem.
• FACTS (PowerSchool): The school information system and tuition management platform referenced by SFHG (RenWeb) — relevant as an enabling/operational vendor for Catholic school administration rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Seton Catholic Schools: A network of Catholic elementary schools in the St. Louis metro operating under a unified tuition/parish model with shared governance, directly comparable to St. Francis/Holy Ghost's parish-supported Catholic K-8 model.
• Trinity Schools: A network of Catholic classical K-12 schools; comparable to SFHG as a multi-site Catholic school system with faith formation, parish/donor support, and standardized curriculum across campuses.
• Cristo Rey Network: A national network of Catholic schools serving primarily low-income families with a corporate work-study model; directly comparable as a Catholic school network that combines rigorous academics with faith formation and tuition diversification strategies.
• Notre Dame ACE Academies: University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education supports a network of urban Catholic elementary schools through governance and operations support, mirroring how SFHG leverages diocesan and parish backing to sustain a faith-based K-8 school.

Emerging players

• Seton Home Study School: An accredited Catholic homeschool/distance-learning program for K-12, representing an alternative faith-based education channel that competes for the same tuition-paying Catholic families.

Broad incumbents

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): The national professional membership and advocacy organization for Catholic schools in the U.S., providing resources, benchmarking, and policy support relevant to SFHG's operating context.
• Jesuit Schools Network: A broader network of Jesuit K-12 schools; comparable to SFHG as a faith-based K-12 educational institution, though typically more urban and larger in scale.
• Marianist Schools Network: Network of Catholic K-12 schools operated in the Marianist tradition; comparable as a faith-based educational network combining academics, faith formation, and community partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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