Southfield Christian School

What Southfield Christian School does

Southfield Christian School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered college-preparatory school operating in Southfield, Michigan (Oakland County) since September 9, 1970, as a ministry of GraceWay Bible Church. It serves students across Prekindergarten through 12th grade in three divisions (Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12) plus a PreK program, with documented outcomes including a 100% college acceptance rate, $5.3M in scholarships for the Class of 2025, an average ACT score of 24 versus a national average of 21, and dual ISACS and Cognia accreditation.

The school's core academic product is a college-preparatory curriculum including more than 75 high school courses with 10 AP offerings (English Literature, English Language, Calculus AB/BC, U.S. History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Spanish), 4 on-site dual enrollment courses, and a Senior Project capstone internship. It runs a 1:1 iPad program in High School and a 1:1 Chromebook program in Middle School, and integrates platforms such as MySchoolApp (school management), Parchment (transcripts), ShopWithScrip and RaiseRight (fundraising/uniforms), and standardized assessment tools (NWEA MAP, ACT Aspire, PSAT/NMSQT). Complementary programs include the Mark 10:45 service requirement (160 hours by graduation), NCAA/NAIA eligibility support, an annual college fair, a 15-sport athletics program with 10 state championships, and a Spiritual Life program featuring weekly chapels and mission trips.

The revenue model is tuition-led and recurring, with annual tuition ranging from $7,300 (PreK 3-day) to $14,100 (High School) and $17,100 for international students, supplemented by activity and athletic fees ($50-$350 and $70-$200 respectively), after-school care at $5.50/hour, Eagle Bucks scrip fundraising, donations across multiple named funds, and Encore Upscale Resale store proceeds. Distribution is direct via a multi-step admissions process (application, references, family interview, shadow days, tours), with multi-student, church-affiliation, and full-payment discounts. The school is governed by an independent School Board chaired by Troy Green, with Will Guerra serving as Head of School.

Name

Southfield Christian School

Legal name

Southfield Christian School

Website

https://southfieldchristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southfield Christian School is a private, nonprofit, Christ-centered college-preparatory school in Southfield, Michigan, serving PreK-12 students as a ministry of GraceWay Bible Church, with 100% college acceptance and dual ISACS/Cognia accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), 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 industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College-preparatory school
• K-12 education
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Prekindergarten through twelfth grade

Headquarters

HQ city

Southfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition payments. Rates vary by grade level (PreK through 12th grade) with tiered pricing. Multi-student discounts available. GraceWay Bible Church members receive additional discounts. Payment plans through Blackbaud Tuition Management with 2% discount for full payment by July 20.
2. Activity and Athletic Fees: Activity fees: $50 PreK, $225 K-5, $250 MS, $350 HS. Athletic fees: $70-90 K-5, $100 6-8, $150 9-12. Additional fees for golf ($75) and football ($200).
3. Eagle Bucks Scrip Program: Pre-paid store cards purchased through school. School receives percentage of profit. 20% of profit added up between March 1 and Feb 28, credited to tuition payments if over $5.
4. Donations and Giving: General Fund for general budget, Pelton-Hall Scholarship fund for tuition assistance, Memorial Fund, Student Benevolence Fund, and Year-End Giving for facilities, technology, and curriculum.
5. After School Care: After school care program from 3:00-6:00pm for Kindergarten through grade 12 at $5.50 per hour. Not available for prekindergarten.
6. International Student Fee: International students pay additional $3,000 fee on top of standard tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Southfield Christian School is a private, nonprofit Christian school delivering college-preparatory education from Prekindergarten through 12th grade, with a biblical worldview integrated across all subjects. The school offers four grade-level divisions (PreK, Elementary K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12), alongside athletics, fine arts, spiritual life programming, college counseling, and Senior Project internships. Tuition, activity fees, and donations fund the operation, with a 100% college acceptance rate and dual ISACS/Cognia accreditation.

Product overview

Southfield Christian School offers a comprehensive Christ-centered college-preparatory educational program spanning Prekindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates as a unified platform with distinct divisions: Prekindergarten (4-year-olds), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). The core academic offerings are enhanced by complementary programs including the Mark 10:45 Service Program for community service tracking, Senior Project capstone internships, comprehensive College Planning Services with NCAA/NAIA eligibility support, Athletics (15 varsity sports), Spiritual Life programming (chapels, retreats, mission trips), Summer Homework, After School Care, Eagle Bucks fundraising system, and Family Service Hours program. The school utilizes technology integration including 1:1 iPad (high school) and 1:1 Chromebook (middle school) programs, Parchment transcript services, MySchoolApp management platform, and various educational assessment tools (ACT Aspire, NWEA MAP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prekindergarten Program Licensed and accredited Christ-centered pre-K program for four-year-olds offering full-day options (3-day or 5-day, 8am-3pm). Develops cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual domains through structured curriculum including phonics, reading, writing, math, art, music, PE, and technology. Tuition: $7,300 (3-day) or $10,400 (5-day) per year with $50 activity fee.
• Elementary School (Grades K-5) Christ-centered academic education from all-day kindergarten through 5th grade, preparing students for college preparatory secondary curriculum. Includes daily Bible classes, weekly chapels, fine arts, and age-appropriate sports with average class sizes of 20-25 students. Tuition: $13,300 per year with $225 activity fee.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Nurturing environment addressing spiritual, academic, artistic, physical and social needs of middle school students. Five core classes (Bible, math, science, language arts, social studies) plus two electives daily including art, band, strings, computer, robotics, French, and Spanish. 1:1 Chromebook program included. Tuition: $13,800 per year with $250 activity fee.
• High School (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school offering more than 75 courses including 10 AP courses (English Literature, English Language, Calculus AB/BC, US History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Spanish), honors classes, and 4 Dual Enrollment courses. 1:1 iPad program. 100% college acceptance rate. Tuition: $14,100 per year with $350 activity fee.
• After School Care After school care program from 3:00-6:00 PM for Kindergarten through 12th grade students at $5.50 per hour. Not available for prekindergarten.
• Athletics Program Strong competitive athletic program with 15 varsity sports including football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, track & field, cross country, and cheerleading. Member of MHSAA and MIAC conference with 10 state championships and 180+ conference titles. Athletic fees: $70-90 K-5, $100 6-8, $150 9-12.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GraceWay Bible ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1970SCS is a ministry of GraceWay Bible Church, established September 9, 1970. Church provides spiritual oversight and support. Over 200 churches represented in student body. GraceWay members receive $2,700 tuition discount.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenhills School: Independent college-preparatory school in Ann Arbor serving grades 6-12. Comparable private college-prep model, similar tuition, and overlapping Michigan catchment. Strong academic outcomes benchmark.
• Detroit Country Day School: Independent, nonsectarian PreK-12 college-preparatory school in Beverly Hills, Michigan, just miles from Southfield Christian. Direct competitor for college-prep families in the metro Detroit market with comparable tuition, athletics, and AP/dual enrollment offerings.
• Mercy High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for girls in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with MHSAA athletics and similar AP offerings. Faith-based peer in metro Detroit competing for the same college-bound families.
• Brother Rice High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Faith-based college-prep peer competing in the same metro Detroit market, particularly for families prioritizing values-based secondary education.
• University Liggett School: Independent PreK-12 college-preparatory school in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Direct private school peer in metro Detroit with similar tuition scale, athletics, and AP offerings, though not faith-based.
• Roeper School: Independent PreK-12 school in Birmingham, Michigan, serving metro Detroit with a progressive college-prep focus. Comparable private PreK-12 model, similar price point, and overlapping geographic catchment with Southfield Christian.
• Marian High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for girls in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Faith-based college-prep peer in metro Detroit with similar academic, athletic, and tuition profile, competing for faith-oriented families.

Broad incumbents

• Cranbrook Schools: Elite independent PreK-12 day and boarding school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Larger and more prestigious private college-prep option in the same metro Detroit market, competing for high-achieving families.

Emerging players

• Troy Christian School: Smaller Christian PreK-12 school in Troy, Michigan, directly competing for faith-oriented families in the northern metro Detroit suburbs. Comparable faith-based model but smaller scale and less established brand.
• Novi Christian School: Christian PreK-12 school in Novi, Michigan, serving metro Detroit suburbs. Direct faith-based peer at smaller scale, competing in the same northwest Oakland County corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCSeagles
• Facebookfacebook.com/southfieldchristian
• Instagraminstagram.com/scseagles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/southfield-christian-school

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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