Tri-City Christian Academy

What Tri-City Christian Academy does

Tri-City Christian Academy (TCA) is a nonprofit private K-12 Christian school located at 2211 W. Germann Rd., Chandler, Arizona, founded in 1971 as a ministry of Tri-City Baptist Church (which itself began in 1969). The school operates three divisions — Elementary (K5-6th), Junior High (7th-8th), and High School (9th-12th) — delivering a Christ-centered, Bible-based curriculum built around Christian publishers including Bob Jones University Press, A Beka Books, and Saxon Math. It maintains a 17:1 pupil-teacher ratio with 19 full-time teachers (over 75% holding Master's degrees) and 4 administrative staff, and holds dual accreditation through Cognia and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), as well as ACSI membership.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven, supplemented by structured ancillary streams: daily and semester lunch plans ($5.00-$6.00 per meal by grade level), after-school care at $10.00/hour through the Time For Tots ministry, $5 transcript fees, a $250 SAT prep course delivered through The Princeton Review, athletic and miscellaneous fees, and a WooCommerce-based payments system. Donor revenue flows through the 1971 Club structured giving program and an annual Golf Scramble fundraiser. Financial aid is delivered via 12 Student Tuition Organizations (STOs) and the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA). Distribution is direct-to-consumer on a single Chandler campus, with admissions via RenWeb online application, school tours, and information packets; marketing leverages the school's website, the parent church, and competitive visibility through the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA) and Christian Schools of Arizona (CSA) Fine Arts competitions.

Product extensions include a Dual Enrollment program with Arizona Christian University (Higher Learning Commission accredited) and Maranatha Baptist University enabling high school seniors to earn transferable college credit, an F-1 Visa-authorized International Students Program for grades 1-12, a Fine Arts program (band, choir, drama, private lessons), a 15-team athletics program across junior high, JV, and varsity levels, and the CSA/AACS national competition pipeline. The school has graduated over 1,000 students since inception, reporting an average ACT score of 23, average graduating GPA of 3.9, and over $500,000 in scholarships awarded to graduates.

Name

Tri-City Christian Academy

Legal name

Tri-City Christian Academy

Website

https://tcawarriors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-City Christian Academy is a nonprofit private K-12 Christian school in Chandler, Arizona, founded in 1971 as a ministry of Tri-City Baptist Church, serving families seeking Bible-based college preparatory education with dual enrollment and athletics programs.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler, Arizona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition charged to families for K-12 education. Additional revenue streams include lunch programs, after-school care, athletic fees, and miscellaneous school supplies.
2. After-School Care: Supervised before and after school care provided through Time For Tots ministry at $10.00 per hour, pro-rated.
3. Lunch Program: Hot lunch, snacks, and refreshments sold to students. Semester lunch plans available.
4. Transcript Fees: $5 fee charged for each official transcript printed and sent.
5. SAT Test Prep Course: SAT Test Prep Course offered through The Princeton Review at $250 per student.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tri-City Christian Academy is a private K-12 Christian school delivering college-preparatory education integrated with Biblical instruction across Elementary (K5-6th), Junior High (7th-8th), and High School (9th-12th) divisions. Core academics are supplemented by Dual Enrollment college-credit courses through Arizona Christian University, plus Fine Arts, Athletics, and After-School Care programs. The school is operated as a ministry of Tri-City Baptist Church on a shared campus in Chandler, Arizona.

Product overview

Tri-City Christian Academy is a private Christian K-12 school organized as a unified educational platform with multiple integrated programs. The core offering consists of three school divisions: Elementary (K5-6th), Junior High (7th-8th), and High School (9th-12th), all built around a Christ-centered, Bible-based curriculum using textbooks from Bob Jones University Press, A Beka Books, and Saxon Math. The High School extends into a Dual Enrollment program with Arizona Christian University for college credit. Supporting the academic core are add-on programs including Fine Arts (band, choir, drama), Athletics (competing in Canyon Athletic Association), CSA Fine Arts Competition, After-School Care, International Students Program, 1971 Club donor initiative, PTA, and a WooCommerce-based Payments system for ancillary fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1971 Club: A donor recognition and giving program for TCA supporters, with three sponsorship levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze) named after the founding year.

Products and services

• Elementary School (K5-6th Grade) Traditional self-contained classrooms for kindergarten through sixth grade with a Christ-centered curriculum, including special classes in Spanish, art, music, computers, robotics, and physical education. Designed for families seeking Bible-integrated elementary education.
• Junior High School (7th-8th Grade) Grades 7-8 organized in a class-to-class structure with specialty teachers, holding to college preparatory standards using secular and Christian textbooks including Bob Jones University Press and Saxon Math. Targeted at college-bound students seeking Biblical integration in middle school academics.
• High School (9th-12th Grade) High school program promoting a Christ-centered, Bible-based philosophy with college preparatory standards, dual enrollment options, and extracurricular activities including sports, band, choir, drama, and fine arts competitions. Designed for college-bound students with reported average ACT of 23 and 100% college eligibility.
• Dual Enrollment Program College-level courses taught to high school seniors in partnership with Arizona Christian University (and Maranatha Baptist University), allowing students to earn both high school and college credit. Courses include English 101/102, Introduction to Philosophy, World Religions, Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, World History, Literature, and Business Math.
• After-School Care Supervised early and late stay provided from 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. for K-6th graders through Time For Tots ministry, at $10.00 per hour (pro-rated). Targeted at working families needing before- and after-school supervision.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts offerings including vocal training from kindergarten, recorder training for 4th graders, elementary band (5th-6th), junior high and high school bands, high school choir and chorale, private lessons for band instruments, strings, and piano, and a speech and drama program. Targets students seeking performance-based arts education integrated with Christian schooling.
• Athletics Program Wide range of athletic opportunities including varsity boys basketball (three-time back-to-back champions), junior high and varsity basketball, girls volleyball, varsity boys and girls soccer, co-ed junior high soccer, flag football, varsity baseball, and varsity girls cheerleading. Competes in the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA). Targeted at student-athletes seeking competitive Christian school athletics.
• International Students Program Program for international students in grades 1st through 6th (90-day visitor option) and full-time F-1 visa enrollment for nonimmigrant alien students, authorized under federal law. Targeted at international families seeking American Christian schooling with proper visa documentation.
• Online Payments System Online payment system for lunch, music lessons, school supplies, and other miscellaneous items not included in normal tuition charges, powered by WooCommerce. Targeted at enrolled families managing ancillary school fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average ACT score 23 (national average 21)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tri-City Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1971Parent organization and founding ministry. Tri-City Christian Academy is a ministry of Tri-City Baptist Church, which began in 1969. The church provides institutional support, facilities (campus), and spiritual oversight. Related ministries include Time for Tots Preschool, Summer Enrichment Day Camp, and International Baptist College & Seminary located on the same campus.
• Arizona Christian UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment program is offered as an extension of Arizona Christian University (ACU), which is regionally accredited with The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association. High school seniors can take college-level courses for both high school and college credit.
• Maranatha Baptist UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment classes available through Maranatha Baptist University in addition to Arizona Christian University. Many graduates attend Maranatha Baptist University.
• Student Tuition Organizations (STOs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinancial aid partners including ACSTO, AAA Scholarship, ALF, APESF, ASCT, ASK, ATC, AZ4Education, AZTXCR, IBE, SCAZ, and TOPS for Kids. These organizations provide scholarship funding to eligible students attending TCA.
• Time For Tots PreschoolminorOthersProvides before and after school care (6:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.) for K-6th graders. Also a ministry of Tri-City Baptist Church.
• Chandler School of Fine ArtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated on TCA's campus, provides private lessons for band instruments, strings, and piano during the school day.
• Christian Schools of Arizona (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Christian Schools of Arizona. Participates in annual CSA Fine Arts Festival and Competition for elementary and junior high, and Competition for senior high. Winners qualify for AACS National Competition.
• CogniaminorOthersGlobal nonprofit and world's largest education community providing accreditation services. TCA is accredited through Cognia.
• American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)minorOthersAccreditation body for Christian schools. TCA is accredited through AACS, enabling teachers to further professional development and students to compete with other Christian schools nationally.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Great Hearts Academies: Large charter network with multiple East Valley campuses offering classical, college-prep curricula; competes for the same college-bound families choosing between private Christian and charter options.
• American Leadership Academy: Large Arizona charter network with several East Valley campuses; competes for families weighing private Christian vs charter college-prep education, particularly those using ESA funds.

Direct peers

• Valley Christian Schools: Largest private Christian K-12 school system in the East Valley (Chandler/Tempe/Gilbert/Mesa), offering similar college-prep, faith-based education and competing directly with TCA for the same family segment.
• Northwest Christian School: Private Christian K-12 school in Phoenix serving the same metro-area faith-based family segment, with similar accreditation footprint and extracurricular offerings.
• Scottsdale Christian Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in the Phoenix metro with comparable college-prep curriculum, athletics programs, and faith-based mission; competes for similar Arizona Christian families.
• Mesa Christian Academy: Smaller private Christian K-12 school in the East Valley, closely comparable in size, mission, and target demographic to Tri-City Christian Academy.
• Veritas Christian Academy: Classical Christian K-12 school in the Phoenix area, comparable in faith-based mission and college-prep focus though pedagogically distinct (classical model).
• Phoenix Christian Schools: Established private Christian K-12 school in Phoenix with comparable college-preparatory, faith-integrated curriculum and similar extracurricular structure.

Regional players

• Seton Catholic Preparatory: Catholic college-prep high school in Chandler serving the East Valley faith-based family segment; competes indirectly with TCA's high school division for college-bound students.

Others

• International Baptist College & Seminary: Co-located on the same TBC campus as TCA, providing a seamless higher-education pathway and institutional ecosystem. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but materially relevant to TCA's family pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tri-city-christian-academy

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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