St. Thomas Aquinas High School

What St. Thomas Aquinas High School does

St. Thomas Aquinas High School (STA) is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school founded in September 1960 in Dover, New Hampshire, operating as an incorporated non-profit under the auspices of the Bishop of Manchester. It serves students in grades 9-12 drawn from more than 55 communities across the tri-state Seacoast region (New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts) and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 1988. Notable alumni include professional athletes (Ryan McKenna, MLB; Rachel Schneider, Olympic track) and a sustained pipeline into selective colleges and universities.

STA delivers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum anchored by Advanced Placement courses in English, mathematics, sciences, history, government, and 2-D Art and Design, supplemented by dual enrollment with Great Bay Community College (two free college courses per year for juniors and seniors, additional courses at half price), and a distinctive Winterterm experiential program offering courses such as Scuba Diving, Financial Management, and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Core technology infrastructure includes classroom Smart Boards, the mySTA parent and student portal (Blackbaud MySchoolApp), Naviance for college counseling, FACTS for financial aid processing, and SignUpGenius for tour scheduling. Extracurricular scope covers 26 varsity athletic teams (with 80% student participation), fine arts programs, the RoboSaints FIRST Robotics team (FRC #1307), and campus ministry rooted in Catholic tradition.

STA monetizes primarily through annual tuition of $20,566 per student for 2026-2027 plus a $650 student fee, with financial assistance averaging $6,600 per year extended to approximately one-third of enrolled families. Supplemental revenue streams include 19 named scholarships funded by alumni and families, the Aquinas Fund annual giving program, and a $5 million "Building on Faith" Capital Campaign funding the planned St. Carlo Acutis Chapel. Distribution is highly direct: prospective families engage through campus tours (Monday-Friday at 10:00am and 1:00pm), shadow days, evening open houses, and an online application portal, with regional bus transportation and a school-facilitated carpool program extending access across the Seacoast catchment.

Name

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Legal name

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Website

https://stalux.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school in Dover, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 students from 55+ communities in the tri-state Seacoast region through a NEASC-accredited curriculum, AP courses, and direct family admission.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private high school
• College preparatory education
• Catholic secondary education
• College guidance services
• Secondary academic programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to enrolled students for grades 9-12. The 2026-2027 tuition rate is $20,566 per student annually, plus a $650 student fee. Financial assistance averaging $6,600 per year is awarded to approximately one in three families.
2. Scholarships and Financial Assistance: The school offers 19 scholarships funded by alumni, families, and memorial funds. These scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, or specific criteria (athletics, STEM, service, etc.).
3. Annual Fundraising (Aquinas Fund): Annual giving program where alumni, parents, and friends contribute to bridge the gap between tuition and actual cost of education, supporting financial assistance, technology, and programs.
4. Capital Campaign: Building on Faith Capital Campaign with a $5 million goal to fund the St. Carlo Acutis Chapel and campus improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school offering grades 9-12 education to families in the tri-state Seacoast region. The school delivers a rigorous core academic curriculum enhanced by AP courses, dual enrollment with Great Bay Community College, the distinctive Winterterm experiential program, and comprehensive college guidance services, all rooted in Catholic values formation with 26 varsity athletic teams and extensive arts, robotics, and ministry extracurriculars.

Product overview

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school offering a unified educational program centered on academic excellence, Catholic values formation, and character development. The core offering is a rigorous college-prep curriculum (grades 9-12) enhanced by AP courses, dual enrollment with Great Bay Community College, and the distinctive Winterterm experiential learning program. The school provides comprehensive support through the Center for Academic Achievement and College Guidance Department, alongside extensive extracurricular activities including athletics (26 varsity teams), Fine Arts (visual arts, music, drama), RoboSaints robotics, and Campus Ministry. An International Student Program extends the school's reach globally through Study Six partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Curriculum
• Winterterm Program
• Great Bay Community College Dual Enrollment
• International Student Program
• Athletics Program
• Fine Arts Program
• RoboSaints FIRST Robotics
• Campus Ministry
• College Guidance Program
• Center for Academic Achievement
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate with 97% enrolling in higher education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Great Bay Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual/concurrent enrollment partnership allowing STA students to take college-level courses at GBCC. Students can earn college credits while in high school, saving on future tuition costs. Two FREE courses per year for STA students, additional courses at half price (~$375 per course). Available to Juniors and Seniors. Courses available on campus or online. Out-of-state students (including Maine) receive same benefits.
• Study Six International ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational program provider managing recruitment and support for international students. Handles student applications, host family matching, and ongoing liaison services. Mr. Tom White serves as Director of Operations and Business Development at Study Six, based at STA.
• 13 College and University PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Admission Agreement providing STA students with academic scholarships and guaranteed admissions to partner institutions. 112 colleges and universities accepted STA graduates in class of 2025.
• Diocese of Manchester - Catholic Schools OfficecoreOthersOperates under the auspices of the Bishop of Manchester. Board of Trustees operates as incorporated non-profit entity under Diocesan by-laws. David Thibault serves as ex-officio Trustee representing the Catholic Schools Office.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity High School (Manchester, NH): Catholic college-preparatory high school in Manchester, NH under the Diocese of Manchester, directly comparable to STA in faith-based mission, college-prep curriculum, athletic programs, and tuition model.
• Bishop Brady High School: Private Catholic college-prep high school in Concord, NH serving similar Seacoast/Central NH families with comparable tuition model, faith-based mission, athletics, and college-prep curriculum.
• Bishop Guertin High School: Private Catholic co-educational high school in Nashua, NH serving southern NH and northern MA with similar college-prep mission, athletics, and tuition-based revenue model.
• Central Catholic High School (Lawrence, MA): Private Catholic college-prep high school in Lawrence, MA serving Merrimack Valley / southern NH border region, directly comparable in mission, scale, athletics, and tuition model.
• Malden Catholic High School: Private Catholic college-prep high school north of Boston with similar mission, demographics, tuition model, and college placement focus.
• Xaverian Brothers High School: Private Catholic college-prep high school in Westwood, MA serving Greater Boston area, comparable in faith-based identity, college-prep rigor, and athletic emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Phillips Exeter Academy: Premier New England boarding school located in Exeter, NH — directly within STA's Seacoast geography — competing for the same high-achieving student pool.
• Portsmouth Abbey School: Prestigious Catholic boarding/day prep school in Portsmouth, RI offering comparable college-prep curriculum, faith formation, and athletic programs but at a more selective, higher-priced tier.
• St. Paul's School (Concord, NH): Elite independent boarding school in NH with a broader college-prep footprint; competes with STA for top-tier families in the same New Hampshire market.

Regional players

• Berwick Academy: Independent college-prep day school in South Berwick, ME directly across from STA's NH Seacoast market, competing for similar family demographics with comparable tuition and college-prep mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st.-thomas-aquinas-high-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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