St Irenaeus School

What St Irenaeus School does

St. Irenaeus Parish School is a private Catholic elementary school located at 9201 Grindlay Street, Cypress, California, operated under the Diocese of Orange and tightly integrated with St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Parish. Founded in September 1963 by the Presentation Sisters under Sr. Anne Broderick, the school serves approximately 300 students across Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, with over 3,600 alumni recorded since its first graduating class in 1968. Its core offering is a faith-integrated academic program aligned with California state and Next Generation Science Standards, including sacramental preparation, Academic Decathlon, Accelerated Reader, athletics via the Parochial Athletic League, and enrichment activities such as a coding program delivered through The Coder School and on-campus counseling via Catholic Charities of Orange County.

The school's operating model rests on tuition revenue, supplemented by Extended Day Care fees, an H.S.A. fundraising program (Fun Run, SCRIP tuition credits), an Annual Giving program, a donor-funded Tuition Assistance Fund, and endowment income managed by the Orange Catholic Foundation. Published tuition is $7,825/year for one child and $14,275/year for two children, with a $500/family discount for registered parish members, billed monthly through the FACTS/RenWeb student information system. 18% of students receive financial aid, and 100% of teachers are of Catholic faith, with 93% of the student body likewise Catholic.

The technology stack is conventional and operational rather than differentiated: FACTS/RenWeb SIS handles enrollment, tuition billing, and family communication; Accelerated Reader tracks literacy progress; and Google Classroom supports remote/hybrid instruction. Go-to-market is community-driven — parish communications, Info Nights, campus tours, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), and alumni newsletters — with no third-party distribution or external sales motion. The school has no venture, private equity, or external institutional investment, and is governed by parish leadership, including the Pastor and Principal (Stella Costello), with Assistant Principal Angela Burke holding 25+ years of diocesan teaching experience.

Name

St Irenaeus School

Legal name

St. Irenaeus Parish School

Website

https://stischoolcypress.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Irenaeus Parish School is a private Catholic TK-8 elementary school in Cypress, California, serving roughly 300 students through faith-integrated academics, sacramental preparation, and enrichment programs, funded primarily by tuition under the Diocese of Orange.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

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

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Catholic elementary education
• K-8 faith formation
• Parish school programs
• Extended day care
• Transitional kindergarten

Headquarters

HQ city

Cypress

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Full Day TK-8: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Base tuition of $7,825/year for one child, $14,275/year for two children, with 10 or 11 monthly payment options available. Parishioners receive $500/family reduction.
2. Extended Day Care Program: Before and after school childcare service for TK-8 students. Monthly fee charged via direct debit on the 21st. Fees are separate from tuition and include snack fees.
3. H.S.A. Fundraising: Voluntary fundraising through Fun Run events, SCRIP program (scrip purchasing for tuition credit), and various smaller events throughout the year. Funds support Chromebooks, field trip buses, and extracurricular activities.
4. Annual Giving Program: Tax-deductible donations from parents, alumni, parishioners, and friends supporting technology upgrades, classroom enhancements, and safety improvements.
5. Tuition Assistance Fund Donations: Donor-funded tuition assistance helping families with demonstrated financial need. 35 families and 45 students assisted in 2019-2020 school year.
6. Gifts and Endowments: Cash donations, securities gifts, planned giving, and endowment contributions maintained by Orange Catholic Foundation. Endowment income supports curriculum enhancements, technology, and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Irenaeus Parish School is a Catholic elementary school serving approximately 300 students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade in Cypress, California. Its core offering is a faith-integrated academic program covering core subjects and enrichment areas, accompanied by sacramental preparation, athletics, student government, and an Extended Day Care program for before- and after-school supervision. The school charges tuition on a monthly or annual basis and is supported by fundraising, donations, and an endowment managed through the Orange Catholic Foundation.

Product overview

St. Irenaeus Parish School is a Catholic elementary school located in Cypress, California, serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school offers a comprehensive academic program grounded in Catholic faith formation, including core subjects (Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies), enrichment programs (Art, Music, Physical Education, Library), and extended care services. The institution focuses on developing students as faith-filled active Catholics, critical thinkers, effective communicators, globally aware citizens, and lifelong learners. Additional programs include athletics, student government, extra-curricular activities (coding, instrumental music, choir), counseling services, and extended day care. The school does not offer commercial products or technology services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Day TK-8 Education Program Comprehensive Catholic elementary school day program for students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, integrating core academic subjects (Religion, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) with enrichment areas (Art, Music, Physical Education, Library) and faith formation. Annual tuition is $7,825 for one child and $14,275 for two children, with 10 or 11 monthly payment options and a $500/family parishioner discount.
• Extended Day Care Program Before- and after-school childcare service for TK-8 students, providing supervision and a snack. Monthly fees are charged separately from tuition via direct debit on the 21st of each month. Designed for working families needing flexible early drop-off and late pickup options.
• Sacramental Preparation Program Catholic faith formation program preparing students for First Reconciliation and First Communion, integrated with the broader religious curriculum and parish life at St. Irenaeus Parish.
• Athletics Program (PAL) After-school sports program administered through the Parochial Athletic League (PAL), with St. Irenaeus competing under Coastal Division 2A and 2B. Includes volleyball, football, and other seasonal sports camps.
• Accelerated Reader Program Schoolwide reading incentive and assessment program for students in TK through 8th grade. Students read books and take quizzes to earn points, with the program tracking reading progress and comprehension across grade levels.
• On-Campus Counseling Services Counseling services for students and families provided on campus three days per week through a partnership with New Hope Counseling of Catholic Charities of Orange County, supporting family wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students accepted into Catholic high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment ProgramcoreTechnology or IntegrationContracted third-party service that conducts confidential financial need analysis for families applying for tuition grants. $40 application fee. Applications available each December for following school year. Helps evaluate tuition assistance eligibility objectively.
• Diocese of OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school operates under the Diocese of Orange, following diocesan educational standards, policies, and curriculum guidelines. Faculty credentials aligned with Diocese of Orange requirements. School participates in Diocesan athletics and academic programs.
• Parochial Athletic League (PAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeague administrating after-school sports program for parochial/Christian schools in Orange County. Forms leagues, schedules games, assigns officials, establishes policies. St. Irenaeus competes under Coastal Division 2A & 2B.
• New Hope Counseling of Catholic Charities of Orange CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides on-campus counseling services to students and families three days per week. Part of Catholic Charities of Orange County network supporting family wellbeing.
• St. Irenaeus Catholic Church ParishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is an integral part of St. Irenaeus Parish. Parish provides pastoral support, shared facilities, Fiesta events, stewardship programs, and family community. Parishioners receive tuition discount.
• The Coder SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor6-week after-school coding program offered to students in Grades 2-8. Inspires creativity, strengthens academics, and builds confidence through coding education.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mater Dei High School: Catholic high school in Santa Ana, CA within the Diocese of Orange that receives 100% of St. Irenaeus' graduates. Comparable as a faith-based Catholic institution serving Orange County families with similar parish and parent engagement dynamics.
• Servite High School: Catholic all-boys high school in Anaheim, CA, also under the Diocese of Orange. Comparable as a downstream Catholic feeder school competing for the same faith-focused Orange County families at the secondary level.
• Rosary Academy: Catholic all-girls high school in Fullerton, CA, operating under the Diocese of Orange. Serves as a comparable Catholic destination school for St. Irenaeus graduates and competes for faith-focused families in the same geography.
• St. Joseph High School: Catholic high school in Santa Ana, CA, mentioned as an alma mater of St. Irenaeus alumni. Comparable Catholic institution serving the same Orange County Catholic family ecosystem.
• JSerra Catholic High School: Catholic high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Comparable faith-based Catholic institution in Orange County that competes for the same family pool and offers similar values-based college preparatory education.

Others

• Diocese of Orange Catholic Schools: The diocesan education office that governs St. Irenaeus and other parish schools in Orange County. Not a direct competitor, but the parent governance and resource body whose policies, curriculum standards, and athletics programming materially shape St. Irenaeus' operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Crean Lutheran High School: Faith-based Lutheran high school in Irvine, CA. Competes for the same values-driven Orange County families and offers similar extracurricular and academic programming, though denominationally distinct.
• St. Margaret's Episcopal School: Independent faith-based PreK-12 school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Comparable as a higher-priced private school in Orange County offering integrated faith and academic programming at scale.
• Orange Lutheran High School: Faith-based private high school in Orange, CA. Broader faith-based incumbent that overlaps with St. Irenaeus in serving values-oriented Orange County families, though operating under Lutheran rather than Catholic affiliation.
• Pacific Academy: Independent private K-8 school in Irvine, CA. Comparable as a non-Catholic private K-8 alternative in Orange County, competing for tuition-paying families seeking small-class, values-based elementary education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stiparishschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/stirenaeusparishschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-irenaeus-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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