St Isaac Jogues School

What St Isaac Jogues School does

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is a private, nonprofit Catholic preschool-through-8th-grade school operating at a single site in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, under the Archdiocese of Detroit's Department of Catholic Schools. Founded in 1956 by the Sisters of Divine Providence with 154 students in grades 5-8, the school has expanded to serve approximately 200 students from three-year-old preschool through 8th grade, with an average class size of 20. It was placed under the spiritual care of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in 2014 and of Pro Ecclesia Sancta (with Fr. Joe Barron as pastor) in 2023. The school delivers Catholic faith formation integrated with a standard K-8 academic program, plus before/after-school latchkey care, CYO athletics, and clubs.

The academic stack combines in-person instruction with several vendor platforms: the LabLearner science lab and curriculum (installed 2015), the Renaissance Star 360 computer-adaptive assessment platform used three times annually across K-8, the IXL online math and language arts enrichment program (partnered 2025), BenQ interactive boards, student iPads and Microsoft SurfaceGo tablets, and FACTS for tuition management and enrollment, with RenWeb/PowerSchool handling the admissions inquiry portal. Faith formation includes twice-weekly Mass, monthly Confession, First Friday Adoration, sacratory preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium, and an Education in Virtue program.

The business model is tuition-driven, managed through FACTS, with Archdiocese of Detroit and school-based tuition assistance grants offsetting some revenue. Pricing includes multi-student discounts, prompt-payment discounts ($200 single payment, $100 two-payment), and a $150 family referral bonus. Secondary revenue comes from a tiered Annual Giving Society (gifts from $25 to $5,000+), the annual Legacy Auction ($73,000 net in 2026), scrip rebate pass-throughs, and a $500 service-hour buyout option. Distribution is direct-to-family through website inquiries, school tours, shadow days, parish and Archdiocese referrals, and a multi-channel social media presence.

Name

St Isaac Jogues School

Legal name

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School

Website

https://stisaacjoguesschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is a nonprofit preschool-through-8th-grade Catholic school in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, serving approximately 200 students under the Archdiocese of Detroit with tuition, donations, and faith-based programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

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 Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Faith-based schooling
• Early childhood program
• Primary middle school
• Parish-affiliated school

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinsdale, Illinois

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition payments. Multi-student discounts available. Single payment or two-payment discount options ($200 single payment discount, $100 two-payment discount). Managed through FACTS Tuition Management System.
2. Tuition Assistance Programs: Revenue is offset by tuition assistance grants from the Archdiocese of Detroit and school-based tuition assistance funds for qualifying families.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Annual giving society donations at various levels (Red Circle $25-$249, White Circle $250-$999, Charger Circle $1,000-$2,499, St. Isaac Circle $2,500-$4,999, SIJ Honor Circle $5,000+). Legacy Auction raises significant funds annually.
4. Scrip Program: 75% of profit from scrip certificate purchases credited towards student tuition.
5. Referral Program: $150 Family Referral Tuition Bonus for each child referred that enrolls and stays for a full school year.
6. Service Hours Option: Families may pay $500 in lieu of 25 required service hours ($300 for part-time families), providing alternative revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

St Isaac Jogues Catholic School provides faith-integrated preschool through 8th grade education across Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs, including core academics, sacramental preparation, twice-weekly Mass, before/after school child care (Latchkey), CYO athletics, and extracurricular clubs. Instruction is supported by LabLearner hands-on science labs, Renaissance Star 360 standardized assessments, and IXL personalized learning. Tuition is managed through the FACTS system with multi-student, single-payment, and referral discounts, plus Archdiocesan tuition assistance.

Product overview

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School is a preschool through 8th grade Catholic educational institution offering a comprehensive academic program structured across three main tiers: Early Childhood (Preschool/Pre-K/Kindergarten), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8). The school integrates core academic curricula with specialized programs including LabLearner science education, IXL math and language arts enrichment, Renaissance Star 360 assessments, Spanish language instruction, STEAM education, and Catholic religious formation. Additional offerings include before/after school child care (Latchkey), CYO athletics, and various extracurricular clubs and activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program State-licensed, developmentally appropriate, play-based program for three-year-old preschoolers through kindergarten, including preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten tracks with potty training requirements. Features the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atrium, daily themes, circle time, center-based activities, and virtue education.
• Elementary School Program Primary grades program (K-5) emphasizing doctrinal and academic growth, with twice-weekly Mass attendance, monthly Confession opportunities (grades 2-5), Faith and Life curriculum series, Bible study, monthly First Friday Adoration, pilgrimages, and service projects.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 program preparing students for Confirmation. Curriculum includes Mathematics, Science, Literature, English, Social Studies, Religion, Gym, Spanish, STEAM, Music, and Art, with weekly Mass, monthly Adoration and penance, rosary, and virtue journals.
• Before and After School Child Care (Latchkey) Before and after school child care program for enrolled students, providing homework time, nutritional snacks, indoor/outdoor activities, and safe supervision for working families.
• SIJ Athletics (CYO Athletic Program) CYO athletic program with developmental (K-4) and competitive (5-8) levels, including K-2 Instructional, 3rd/4th grade intramural, and 5th-8th grade Varsity/Junior Varsity CYO competition across multiple sports.
• Extracurricular Activities & Clubs Weekly enrichment in fine arts, physical education, foreign language (Spanish), and technology. Clubs include Altar Server Society, Chess Club, Children's Choir, Garden Club, Handbell Choir, Middle School Band, Prayer Leaders, Safety Patrol, and SIJ TV.
• Summer Skill Strengthening 2026

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Pro Ecclesia SanctacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Ecclesial family of consecrated life (priests, brothers, sisters) founded in 1992, dedicated to the spirituality of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Archbishop Vigneron invited them to the Archdiocese of Detroit to assume responsibility for St. Isaac Jogues Parish and School in 2023. Fr. Joe Barron, PES serves as pastor.
• LabLearnermajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2015State-of-the-art science lab and curriculum installed in 2015. Used in middle school science instruction with hands-on laboratory experience.
• Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the EucharistcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Religious community of women serving in administrative and teaching roles since 2014. Founded in 1997 with Mother Assumpta, Sr. Mary Samuel, Sr. Joseph Andrew, and Sr. John Dominic. Center their spirituality around the Eucharist and Marian consecration. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Renaissance (Star 360)majorTechnology or IntegrationAssessment platform providing computer-adaptive screening assessments in early literacy, reading, and math for grades K-8. Implemented Archdiocesan-wide in 2020-2021 after pilot programs in 2018-2019.
• FACTS Management (Tuition Management)majorTechnology or IntegrationTuition management system used for enrollment, tuition payments, and financial aid applications. Family Portal for re-enrollment and service hour tracking.
• Archdiocese of Detroit - Department of Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOversees Catholic education in the diocese. Provides tuition assistance grants through Stewards for Tomorrow Campaign and Archdiocesan Endowment. Sets curriculum standards aligned to religion standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Holy Family Regional School: Regional Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Detroit operating with a similar parish-school model, tuition structure, and religious-community involvement.
• Our Lady of Good Counsel School: Parish-based Catholic elementary school serving metro Detroit families with preschool through 8th grade programming and similar tuition/assistance economics.
• St. Mary Catholic School (Royal Oak, MI): A fellow Catholic K-8 school within the Archdiocese of Detroit serving similar families in metro Detroit. Directly comparable in mission, grade span, and tuition model.
• Most Holy Trinity School: Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Detroit providing preschool through 8th grade faith-based education with comparable scale and parish affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Brother Rice High School: Established Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Detroit that serves as a downstream placement for SIJ graduates, illustrating the broader Catholic K-12 continuum in the region.
• Marian High School (Bloomfield Hills, MI): Catholic college-prep high school in metro Detroit that draws graduates from parish elementary schools like SIJ; comparable in faith-based mission and archdiocesan affiliation.

Emerging players

• Great Hearts Academies: Multi-campus classical K-12 charter network; relevant as a competing tuition-supported model that has captured families seeking values-driven K-8 education in some markets.
• Seton Catholic Schools (Milwaukee): An archdiocesan-wide consortium model that consolidates urban Catholic elementary schools under shared governance and back-office functions; relevant as an alternative structural model for small parish schools.

Others

• Archdiocese of Detroit Department of Catholic Schools: Oversight body that sets curriculum standards, administers tuition assistance, and coordinates the network of parish schools SIJ belongs to; functions as governing ecosystem rather than competitor.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership and advocacy organization for Catholic K-12 schools; relevant ecosystem participant for benchmarking, accreditation, and policy context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJg7iYZfPax_ioSittZZ6JA
• Facebookfacebook.com/StIsaacJoguesCatholicSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/stisaacjoguescatholicschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-isaac-jogues-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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