Sheridan Hills Christian School

What Sheridan Hills Christian School does

Sheridan Hills Christian School (SHCS) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) classical Christian school located at 3751 Sheridan Street in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1966 (per firmographic records), the school serves students from preschool through 12th grade with a college preparatory program grounded in the classical Trivium methodology—Grammar Stage (K-5), Logic Stage (6-8), and Rhetoric Stage (9-12)—with Biblical worldview integration across all subjects. The school enrolls approximately 200-250 students in its Upper School division alone, maintains an 11:1 student-teacher ratio, offers 20+ Honors and AP courses, and reports a 100% college acceptance rate with $5.6 million in college scholarships earned by graduates. The institution is affiliated with Sheridan Hills Baptist Church and holds accreditations from Cognia and the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS).

SHCS operates a diversified revenue model across multiple streams: recurring tuition and fees (the primary revenue base), tax-deductible donations (as a 501(c)(3)), corporate Shark Sponsorships ($250-$2,500 tiers), merchandise sales through an online store, annual SharkFest fundraisers, and a growing summer camp portfolio spanning preschool, lower school, academic, and sports programs. The school operates a single campus and reaches families through a multi-channel marketing approach including campus tours, RenWeb-based online applications, a podcast ('Christ Centered, Kingdom Consciousness in Classical'), social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), and events. Specialized admissions pathways include international students with I-20 support and homeschool athletes seeking competitive FHSAA athletic participation.

The school's product portfolio extends beyond core academics to include a House System (six houses modeled on Ivy League traditions), athletics (FHSAA member), fine arts (music, visual arts, theatre via the Sheridan Hills Shakespeare Company), and a missions program with international partnerships (International Missions Board, Royal Charis Academy in Romania). The current leadership team includes Headmaster Eric Spee (a 1993 alumnus), division heads for Upper and Lower School, and a Director of Admissions overseeing a sales-led GTM motion centered on campus tours, entrance exams, family interviews, and pastor references. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard K-12 administrative platforms with no disclosed AI or ML capabilities.

Name

Sheridan Hills Christian School

Legal name

Sheridan Hills Christian School

Website

https://shcssharks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sheridan Hills Christian School is a private classical Christian school in Hollywood, Florida, serving preschool through 12th grade students with a Trivium-based college preparatory program. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with Sheridan Hills Baptist Church, serving roughly 200-250 Upper School students with diversified tuition, donation, and program revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Classical Christian Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Classical Christian education
• College preparatory school
• Private K-12 education
• Summer camp programs
• Faith-based schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Tuition revenue from enrolled students across preschool through 12th grade. Fee schedule is available via PDF document on the admissions page.
2. Donations and Mission Contributions: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Financial contributions support international and domestic mission trips for students.
3. Shark Sponsorships: Business sponsorship packages ranging from $250-$2,500 offering website listings, yearbook ads, event banners, and reserved seating at school events.
4. Merchandise Sales: School merchandise including hoodies ($30), t-shirts ($10), house items ($20-$35), car magnets, and athletic apparel sold through the online store.
5. SharkFest Event: Annual school fundraiser featuring community vendors, food, and entertainment. Multiple corporate sponsors participate.
6. Summer Programs: Summer camp registration fees for preschool, lower school, and upper school programs including academic camp, sports camps, and general camp activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sheridan Hills Christian School provides a Christ-centered, college preparatory classical Christian education for students from Preschool through 12th grade, using the Trivium stages of Grammar (K-5), Logic, and Rhetoric with Biblical worldview integration. The core offering is delivered through structured grade-level programs (Preschool, Lower School K-6, Upper School 7-12) complemented by athletics, fine arts, summer camps, missions, and after-school care.

Product overview

Sheridan Hills Christian School offers a unified classical Christian education program spanning Preschool through 12th Grade, structured around the classical Trivium approach (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric stages) with Biblical worldview integration. The core educational offering is complemented by a portfolio of enrichment programs including Summer Camps (Preschool, Lower School, Academic, and Sports camps), Fine Arts (Music, Visual Arts, Theatre), Athletics, Missions, and a student House System. Additional services include an SHCS Podcast for parent engagement, an Online Store for merchandise and donations, and After Care programs. The institution serves approximately 200-250 Upper School students and operates as a college preparatory program with honors and AP course offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SHCS Sharks: School mascot and athletic team name for Sheridan Hills Christian School

Products and services

• Classical Christian Education Program (Preschool-12th Grade) College preparatory Christian education program spanning Preschool through 12th Grade using the classical Trivium methodology with Biblical worldview integration, serving students across three divisions: Preschool, Lower School (K-6), and Upper School (7-12). Curriculum includes Veritas, Saxon Math, and Shurley English with 20+ Honors and AP courses in upper school.
• Preschool Summer Camp Summer program for children K2-entering K5 with Bible-themed weekly adventures, play, learning, and exploration in a nurturing Christian environment. Options for half-day (8am-12pm), full-day (8am-3pm), or extended-day (8am-6pm).
• Lower School Summer Camp Full-day summer camp with themed weekly activities including Robotics, Art, STEM, Team Sports, Spanish, Marine Science, and field trips (e.g., Color Explosion, Ocean Explorers, Future Innovators, Sports Showdown, Aventura Espanol). Runs 8am-3pm with after care until 6pm.
• Academic Camp (Sharks Scholars) Intensive academic summer programs for Lower School students, including The Bridge (for new students), Summer School (remediation), and Boot Camp (enrichment) focusing on reading, writing, and math skills.
• Sports Camp Specialty sports summer camps including Basketball and Volleyball with expert coaching and skill development, utilizing partnership with Won Shot Basketball Academy (led by Coach Andrew Roberti) for elite basketball instruction.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including Music (theory, vocal training, chapel performances), Visual Arts (K-12 with AP Art and AP Art History options), and Theatre (Sheridan Hills Shakespeare Company). Students have won Best in Show awards at regional art competitions.
• Athletics Program FHSAA-member athletic program offering sports by season with competitive teams, intramurals, and sports clinics, with events managed through GoFan ticketing and NFHS Network live streaming.
• Missions Program Local, national, and international mission opportunities including annual mission trips, with partnerships including the International Missions Board (IMB) for Gospel training and Royal Charis Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
• Online Store (Merchandise, Sponsorships, and Student Services) E-commerce platform offering Shark Sponsorships (tiered $250-$2,500), student services (ID badge replacement, parking passes, transcripts/diploma), merchandise (hoodies $30, t-shirts $10-20, car magnets, athletic apparel), and after-school program registrations.
• House System Student community system with six named houses (Winston Churchill, Elisabeth Elliot, C.S. Lewis, Sojourner Truth, Corrie Ten Boom, William Wilberforce) promoting leadership, fellowship, and Christian community across grades 7-12, with student leaders, faculty sponsors, weekly devotions, and competitions including Lip Sync, Namesake Competition, Timed Art, and Mock Trial.
• Homeschool Athlete Program Admissions pathway and athletic participation program designed specifically for homeschool students to join SHCS sports teams, including academic record review, pastor reference, and family interview.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for graduating seniors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Royal Charis Academy (Romania)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Romania's only Classical Christian school in Cluj-Napoca. SHCS provides teacher and parent training, athletic camps, and consultation. Students and faculty visit annually with goal of raising up classical Christian leaders in Romania.
• Sheridan Hills Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch-school partnership providing spiritual foundation and support for the school's Christ-centered mission. Church affiliation strengthens the 'Christ Centered, Kingdom Conscious' philosophy. Students participate in church-hosted food pantry and mission activities. Senior Pastor Andrew Coleman serves as reporting contact for administrator misconduct concerns.
• International Missions Board (IMB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMB provides annual training for students to prepare for Gospel sharing and mission work. Students attend IMB training as part of the school's missions program, including international trips to locations like Munich, Germany.
• Won Shot Basketball AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasketball coaching partnership led by Coach Andrew Roberti, founder of Won Shot Basketball Academy. Coach has worked with NBA players including Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, and Tyler Herro. Summer Sports Camps utilize this partnership for elite basketball instruction.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• The Cambridge School: Classical Christian school in San Diego, California serving K-12 with classical methodology and biblical worldview. Comparable mission, grade span, and Trivium-based curriculum approach.
• Veritas Academy: Classical Christian school employing the Trivium curriculum approach with biblical integration. Comparable in pedagogical philosophy, grade span, and classical-Christian niche.
• Westminster Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Fort Lauderdale, FL, operating with a college preparatory mission and similar faith-based integration. Direct Florida competitor serving families in the South Florida private Christian market.
• New Covenant Schools: Classical Christian K-12 school in Lynchburg, Virginia using the Trivium methodology with classical curriculum. Methodological and structural peer to SHCS in the ACCS classical Christian ecosystem.
• Pine Castle Christian Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Orlando, FL offering college preparatory education with faith integration. Comparable in mission, geographic market (Florida private Christian), and student demographic.
• Geneva School of Boerne: Classical Christian K-12 school in Texas and member of the ACCS network using the Trivium methodology. Most direct methodological peer with similar Grammar/Logic/Rhetoric curriculum and classical Christian identity.
• First Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Orlando, FL providing college preparatory classical education with athletics and fine arts. Comparable scope of programs and faith-based positioning to SHCS.
• Mars Hill Academy: Classical Christian K-12 school in Draper, Utah operating on the Trivium model with biblical worldview integration. Shares SHCS's ACCS membership and classical methodology positioning.
• Cypress Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in Houston, Texas offering college preparatory academics with biblical integration. Comparable private Christian positioning, college-prep focus, and broad athletic/arts programming.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Christian School: Larger, established private Christian K-12 school in Miami, FL with a broader portfolio of programs. Operates in the same South Florida private Christian market and represents a broader incumbent competitor with greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZs6ZQddMxZOs4EpTxPlD2w
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sheridan-Hills-Christian-School-786588378064416
• Instagraminstagram.com/shcs_sharks/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/sheridan-hills-christian-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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