St. Luke's Episcopal School, Mobile, Alabama

What St. Luke's Episcopal School, Mobile, Alabama does

St. Luke's Episcopal School is a private, faith-based, college preparatory K-12 institution operating two campuses in Mobile, Alabama: the Japonica Campus (K2 through 5th grade at 3975 Japonica Ln.) and the University Campus (6th through 12th grade at 1400 University Blvd. S.). Founded in 1961 and accredited by Cognia and SAIS, the school serves families across Mobile and Baldwin Counties through a direct-to-consumer enrollment model, with prospective families applying online and scheduling campus tours. The school's flagship academic offering is its Biomedical Sciences Program — described as Mobile's only STEM+M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) curriculum — which spans from early childhood through Upper School and includes a clinical skills lab on the University Campus.

The school's product portfolio also encompasses the Fine and Performing Arts program (theater, band, chorus, visual arts performed in an 800-seat Louise R. Moorer Center), Wildcat Athletics (Youth Development League through varsity across ten-plus sports), Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, and the Camp Wildcat summer program. The revenue model is multi-stream: tuition (billed annually, with financial aid available) is supplemented by the Mother Oak Annual Giving Campaign (with tiered giving levels from $100 to $5,000+), planned giving through the Oak Leaves Society bequest program, fundraising events such as Casino Night, and corporate/retail partnership rebates through RaiseRight, Publix Partner School, and Office Depot Give Back. Governance rests with a board of trustees, and Charles 'Chip' Menton became Head of School in February 2026.

Recent operating signals include record enrollment growth across both campuses, a first-ever state championship for Girls Soccer, a Top 60 national finish at the National Speech & Debate Tournament, and Best in Show at the State Trumbauer Festival for theatre — all of which the school leverages as recruiting assets. Distribution is concentrated entirely within a single Gulf Coast geography, and customer concentration risk is therefore intrinsically high; however, the school's 60-plus year brand, multi-generational family enrollments, and differentiated STEM+M positioning provide reputational and switching-cost moats within its service area.

Name

St. Luke's Episcopal School, Mobile, Alabama

Legal name

St. Luke's Episcopal School

Website

https://slesmobile.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Luke's Episcopal School is a private K-12 Episcopal college preparatory school operating two Mobile, Alabama campuses (K2-5th and 6th-12th), serving Gulf Coast families through tuition, annual giving, and fundraising, with a differentiated Biomedical Sciences STEM+M curriculum as its flagship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACADAH

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

SECONDARYEDAJABAJ

Alternative/Pedagogical Model Private Schools (Project-Based, Democratic, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• K-12 private education
• College preparatory school
• STEM+M curriculum
• Episcopal school education
• Biomedical sciences program

Headquarters

HQ city

Mobile

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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: Private school tuition revenue from K2 through 12th grade education across both Japonica and University campuses.
2. Annual Giving (Mother Oak Campaign): Annual fundraising campaign supporting classroom enhancements, teacher development, financial assistance, and endowment building. Features named giving levels including 1961 Society ($5,000+), Mother Oak Society ($2,000-$4,999), Trustee Circle ($1,000-$1,999), Head of School Circle ($500-$999), Wildcat Pride ($250-$499), Red White and Black Club ($100-$249).
3. Planned Giving (Oak Leaves Society): Bequest and estate gift program allowing donors to leave gifts through will, IRA, life insurance, or other estate planning vehicles.
4. Events (Casino Night, Wildcat Casino Night): Annual fundraising events including silent and live auctions, with proceeds supporting all students and school programs.
5. Corporate Partnerships and Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs and partnerships with retailers including RaiseRight gift card program, Publix Partner School, and Office Depot Give Back program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Luke's Episcopal School delivers private K-12 college preparatory education across two Mobile, Alabama campuses (Japonica for K2-5th grade and University for 6th-12th grade). Its flagship offering is Mobile's only STEM+M program anchored by the Biomedical Sciences curriculum, supplemented by Fine and Performing Arts, Wildcat Athletics, Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, and an Episcopal faith-based identity. The school is supported by annual tuition, the Mother Oak Annual Giving campaign, and corporate matching programs.

Product overview

St. Luke's Episcopal School is a K-12 private college preparatory institution operating two campuses in Mobile, Alabama: the Japonica Campus (K2-5th grade) and University Campus (6th-12th grade). The school's flagship product is its Biomedical Sciences Program (STEM+M), which is Mobile's only STEM+M curriculum offering healthcare-focused education from early childhood through graduation. Supporting programs include Fine and Performing Arts (with theater productions in an 800-seat venue, band, chorus, and visual arts), Wildcat Athletics (spanning Youth Development League through varsity competition), Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, and Camp Wildcat summer programming. The institution emphasizes college preparation with a college counseling department and focuses on developing students' mind, body, and spirit within an Episcopal faith tradition established in 1961.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biomedical Sciences Program (STEM+M) Mobile's only STEM+M program serving students from K2 through Upper School, providing healthcare-focused learning with clinical skills training and biomedical career exploration. The program begins with the youngest students on the Japonica Campus and extends through Middle and Upper School on the University Campus.
• Fine and Performing Arts Program Award-winning arts program offering instruction in visual arts, music (band, chorus), and theater (Center Stage, Theater Production), with performances including productions like Mama Mia and Puffs in an 800-seat theater. Recognized as the school's fastest growing program.
• Wildcat Athletics Comprehensive athletic program from Youth Development League through Upper School varsity, offering sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, track and field, cross country, golf, football, and cheerleading.
• Japonica Campus (K2-5th Grade) Lower school campus for students from age 2 through 5th grade, offering preschool programs with enrichment activities including art, Spanish, science, and library. The campus courtyard features commemorative brick paver locations.
• University Campus (6th-12th Grade) Middle and Upper School campus serving grades 6-12, housing advanced academic programs including Biomedical Sciences, Fine Arts, and Athletic facilities, including the Hamner-Kennedy Administration Building, the STEM+M Center, and the Louise R. Moorer Center for Performing Arts.
• Mock Trial Class Upper school course providing hands-on legal experience with students preparing and presenting court cases, including murder and arson scenarios with student attorneys and witnesses.
• Camp Wildcat Summer program for children with registration available through downloadable forms, offering enrichment activities during school break.
• Speech and Debate Program Competitive speech and debate team with students qualifying for and competing in state and national tournaments, including National Speech & Debate Association events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evelyn Cummings placed Top 60 nationally at National Speech & Debate Tournament
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 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

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PublixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt. Luke's is a Publix Partner School. Families can link their phone number at checkout to earn money for the school at no cost to them. Publix gives back to St. Luke's through its corporate campaigns.
• Office DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSt. Luke's participates in Office Depot's Give Back to Schools program. Schools receive 5% credit on qualifying purchases when supporters use the school's program ID number for school and office supply purchases.
• RaiseRightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift card fundraising program where families purchase gift cards from over 750 retailers at face value. St. Luke's receives a rebate between 2% and 16% on each purchase. Families can earn over $1,000 yearly for the school with no extra spending.
• Troy UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Luke's students attend HOBY Leadership Seminar at Troy University, developing leadership, service, and community engagement skills through this nationally recognized program.
• Samford UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni Anne Marie Bentley is in Samford's Registered Nurse Training Program (RNTP), a competitive initiative strengthening clinical readiness for nursing students. St. Luke's Biomedical Sciences program prepares students for such healthcare pathways.
• Trustmark BankminorOthersAlumnus Lee Banks is Vice President for Private Banking at Trustmark Bank. Not an official corporate partnership, but notable alumni connection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Montgomery Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Montgomery, Alabama serving K-12. Regional private-school peer in Alabama with comparable governance, fundraising model, and athletics/arts program breadth.
• Randolph School: Independent PK-12 college-preparatory school in Huntsville, Alabama. Comparable as a non-faith-based independent K-12 alternative in Alabama competing on academics, arts, and athletics.
• Indian Springs School: Independent 8-12 college-preparatory boarding/day school near Birmingham, Alabama. Comparable on academic excellence, college-prep outcomes, and tuition-based independent model within Alabama.
• Altamont School: Independent 5-12 college-preparatory school in Birmingham, Alabama. Comparable regional independent peer on college-prep curriculum, athletics, and arts programming within Alabama.
• Briarwood Christian School: Independent faith-based K-12 school in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Comparable as a large, tuition-funded independent school in Alabama with broad athletics, arts, and college-prep programming.
• Westminster School at Oak Mountain: Independent Christian day school (K-12) near Birmingham, Alabama. Comparable faith-based independent K-12 peer in Alabama with similar tuition-driven model and college-preparatory mission.

Direct peers

• McGill-Toolen Catholic High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school (grades 9-12) in Mobile, Alabama. Comparable faith-based private school serving overlapping Mobile-Baldwin families seeking college-prep and extracurricular programs.
• Bayside Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Daphne, Alabama serving PK-12 in Baldwin County. Directly comparable as a private K-12 peer in the same Mobile-Baldwin service area targeting tuition-paying families.
• St. Paul's Episcopal School: Episcopal day school in Mobile, Alabama. Closest peer along the Episcopal denominational dimension and competes directly for faith-oriented Mobile families at the lower-school level.
• UMS-Wright Preparatory School: Independent college-preparatory school in Mobile, Alabama serving PK-12. Most direct local competitor to St. Luke's for tuition-paying families in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, with a similar Episcopal/independent heritage and dual-campus structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-lukes-episcopal-school-mobile-alabama

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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