St. Mary's Academy- Inglewood, CA

What St. Mary's Academy- Inglewood, CA does

St. Mary's Academy is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory high school for young women, founded in 1889 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and operating from its Inglewood, California campus since 1966. It is the oldest continuously operating Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, serving an estimated 200-300 students across grades 9-12 with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 100% college placement. The school's core academic offering is organized around five Career Path Programs (Engineering, Visual Arts, Health Careers, Law & Society, and Vocations & Service), each integrating PLTW curriculum, industry partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities. A state-of-the-art Innovation Lab equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines supports STEAM instruction.

The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition ($11,740-$12,380 per year depending on grade level), supplemented by registration fees ($500), senior fees ($500), athletic fees ($225 per sport), and donations managed through the Mission Advancement Office. Tuition billing operates via FACTS Tuition Management with multiple payment plans. The school distributes its admissions funnel through a multi-channel approach including bilingual campus tours, virtual information nights, shadow days, and an annual Open House, with admissions administered through a SchoolAdmin portal. Athletic programs span 8 CIF Southern Section teams, and over 20 clubs serve the student body, with the Onward Scholars Program providing 75% tuition scholarships to 12 high-achieving incoming 9th graders annually.

The school is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors comprising alumnae, past parents, CSJ sisters, and community members, with operational leadership distributed across specialized program directors for each Career Path. It maintains WASC accreditation through June 30, 2028, WCEA accreditation, AP Capstone designation, and PLTW Distinguished High School recognition (2024-2025). Major external partnerships include Cedars-Sinai, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Ryman Arts, and the Onward Scholars Foundation/Smet Foundation. Technology infrastructure relies on standard EdTech platforms (PowerSchool, Schoology, Naviance, SchoolAdmin, FACTS) rather than proprietary systems.

Name

St. Mary's Academy- Inglewood, CA

Legal name

St. Mary's Academy

Website

https://smabelles.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Catholic girls school
• College preparatory programs
• Career path programs
• Religious education

Headquarters

HQ city

Inglewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: St. Mary's Academy generates revenue primarily through tuition payments from enrolled students. Tuition varies by grade level: 9th grade $12,380, 10th grade $11,740, 11th grade $12,240, 12th grade $12,240. Additional fees include registration ($500), senior fee ($500), and athletic fees ($225 per sport). The school offers multiple payment plans: annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly options through FACTS tuition management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Academy is a private Catholic high school for young women located in Inglewood, CA, offering grades 9-12 college-preparatory education with five specialized Career Path Programs: Engineering, Visual Arts, Law & Society, Health Careers, and Vocations & Service. The school maintains a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and operates with approximately 26 employees under the sponsorship of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.

Product overview

St. Mary's Academy offers a comprehensive Catholic, college-preparatory education for young women through five specialized Career Path Programs (Engineering, Visual Arts, Health Careers, Law & Society, and Vocations & Service) supported by a state-of-the-art Innovation Lab. The institution provides an integrated ecosystem of academic and extracurricular offerings including College & Academic Advising, Athletics (8 competitive teams), and over 20+ Clubs & Organizations. The program is enhanced by the Onward Scholars scholarship program providing full tuition support for 12 students annually. All programs are delivered through a unified college-preparatory framework aligned with WASC accreditation and AP Capstone certification.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Education (Grades 9-12) Four-year college-preparatory Catholic secondary education for young women in grades 9-12, with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and tuition of $11,740-$12,380 per year, delivered on campus in Inglewood, CA.
• Engineering Career Path Program Specialized career pathway program introducing students to engineering disciplines and related STEM career tracks during high school.
• Visual Arts Career Path Program Specialized career pathway program in visual arts, providing foundational and advanced training for students pursuing creative arts careers.
• Law & Society Career Path Program Specialized career pathway program exposing students to legal professions, civic engagement, and societal frameworks.
• Health Careers Career Path Program Specialized career pathway program preparing students for healthcare-related professions through coursework and exposure to medical fields.
• Vocations & Service Career Path Program Specialized career pathway program oriented toward vocations, religious life, and service-oriented careers, aligned with the school's Catholic mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates pursue higher education
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

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

• Providence Little Company of Mary Hospital, TorrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreshmen visit the hospital monthly to learn from health care professionals in the hospital's lecture hall and tour various departments such as the catheterization lab and Transitional Care Center. Sophomores shadow health care professionals in 12 different departments including Emergency, NICU, Respiratory Therapy, Spiritual Care, Women's Health, and Microbiology Lab.
• Children's Hospital of Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Careers students gain real-world experience through clinical visits and volunteer service at this center of medical excellence in the Los Angeles area.
• Cedars Sinai HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Careers students access clinical experiences and volunteer opportunities at this major Los Angeles medical center.
• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Careers students gain real-world experience through volunteer and site visit experiences at this renowned medical facility.
• Kaiser PermanentemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Careers students gain real-world experience through volunteer and site visit experiences.
• Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing volunteer and site visit experiences for Health Careers students.
• California Nursing Student's Association at Mt. St. Mary's UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for Health Careers students.
• iDream for Racial Health EquityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Health Careers Program focus on health equity and diverse representation in healthcare.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing volunteer opportunities and health-related training for Health Careers students.
• Ryman ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekend studio art instruction, college and career guidance, art supplies, and artistic support services available for enrolled Arts Careers Program students.
• BOND Entertainment / The Verb InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment Industry Mentor Program providing mentorship from various professionals in the entertainment industry and networking opportunities.
• Better Youth with Skydance MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM-N-Inspire program offering Animation, Film-making, and Game Design Programs for Arts Careers students.
• SheTVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm-making workshops led by all-female professionals for Arts Careers students.
• Heidi Duckler DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidency program activating the mind and body through site-specific education and performance for dance students.
• Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Mentor ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier mentorship program offering hands-on experience in STEM fields for Engineering Careers Program students. Students work with industry professionals on design projects.
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)coreTechnology or IntegrationPLTW provides Computer Science and Engineering curriculum for the school's career pathway programs, including Biomedical Science, Engineering, and Computer Science courses.
• First RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering students participate in the First Robotics competition, designing and building competition robots.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marlborough School: An all-girls, independent college-preparatory school in Los Angeles serving grades 9-12, directly comparable to SMA in mission, target market (college-bound young women in LA), and tuition tier.
• Ramona Convent Secondary School: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in Alhambra, CA, comparable in faith-based mission, single-sex enrollment, and Dominican heritage tradition to SMA's CSJ heritage.
• Louisville High School: An all-girls Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Woodland Hills, CA, directly competing for the same demographic of Catholic families seeking single-sex college prep in the greater LA area.
• Marymount High School: An all-girls Catholic, college-preparatory high school in West Los Angeles with similar faith-based mission, single-sex enrollment, and college-prep focus, serving the same LA Catholic family demographic.
• Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy: An all-girls Catholic college-preparatory school in La Cañada Flintridge serving grades 9-12, comparable in mission, single-sex format, and Catholic identity within the broader LA private school market.
• Mount St. Mary's Academy (other campuses): Other all-girls Catholic college-preparatory schools sharing the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet heritage network with SMA, offering a directly comparable Catholic single-sex college-prep model.
• Immaculate Heart High School: An all-girls Catholic, college-preparatory high school in Los Angeles with a directly overlapping value proposition: faith-based, single-sex, college-prep curriculum for young women in the LA Archdiocese.
• Notre Dame Academy (Los Angeles): An all-girls Catholic, college-preparatory high school in West Los Angeles directly competing for the same demographic, with overlapping Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet heritage.

Regional players

• Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton: A Catholic, single-sex (girls) college-preparatory program in Northern California with a comparable faith-based, all-girls mission and college-prep focus, but operating in a different geographic market.

Emerging players

• Convent of the Sacred Heart: An independent, Catholic, all-girls college-preparatory school network with similar heritage traditions and Catholic single-sex mission, operating primarily on the East Coast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SMAAlumnae
• Facebookfacebook.com/SMA.Alumnae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-marys-academy-inglewood-ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/smaalumnae

Compliance4 records

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