What Benet Academy does

Benet Academy is an independent, nonprofit Catholic college preparatory high school located in Lisle, Illinois, operating as the successor entity to a 1967 merger between St. Procopius Academy and Sacred Heart Academy and tracing its roots approximately 135+ years to predecessor institutions rooted in the Benedictine tradition. The school enrolls roughly 1,250 students drawn from more than 100 elementary schools across the Chicagoland area, delivering a college-preparatory curriculum across nine academic departments (Classical & World Language, Engineering & Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Science, and Social Studies), supplemented by an Advanced Placement program and a selectively structured Scholars Program with three named tracks (St. Anselm of Canterbury Humanities & Arts; St. Hildegard of Bingen Math & Sciences; Conversatio Leadership). Reported academic outcomes include a 100% college acceptance rate, an average ACT score of 29, and an average class size of 24.

Beyond academics, the school operates more than 60 athletic teams, 50+ clubs and activities, and a fine arts program that spans music (band, orchestra, choir, jazz), theater via the Benet Theatre Association, and dance via Orchesis Dance Company. Spiritual formation is delivered through the Campus Ministry program, including L.I.F.T., chapel services, retreats, and service. Technology infrastructure consists of the commodity Blackbaud-based mySchoolApp.com platform for student information, scheduling, and parent communication; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The school's revenue model is dominated by recurring tuition (covering ~90% of the full cost of education) and supplemented by an annual giving program (the tiered One Benet Fund with eight giving circles from $1 to $25,000+ plus a dedicated 1887 Young Alumni Circle), capital-campaign donations (including the Baumgartner-Gilbert Stadium modernization project), and special events such as the Annual Gala and Redwing Golf Classic. Customer segments are prospective families seeking Catholic college-preparatory education in the Chicagoland area, current students, and an alumni base supported by the advancement office. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via an admissions process including campus visits, virtual tours, open houses, and HSPT test prep. Food services are delivered through a third-party partnership with Quest Food Management Services.

Name

Benet Academy

Legal name

Benet Academy

Website

https://benet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Benet Academy is an independent Catholic college preparatory high school in Lisle, Illinois, enrolling approximately 1,250 students from over 100 Chicagoland elementary schools. It delivers a nine-department curriculum plus AP and Scholars Programs, 60+ athletic teams, and faith-based formation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments by families. Tuition covers approximately 90% of the full cost of education.
2. Annual Giving (One Benet Fund): Annual fund donations from alumni, parents, and community members that bridge the gap between tuition revenue and full cost of education.
3. Capital Campaign Donations: Major donations and pledges for campus improvement projects such as the Baumgartner-Gilbert Stadium modernization.
4. Special Events: Revenue from events including Annual Gala and Redwing Golf Classic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Benet Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory high school rooted in the Benedictine tradition that delivers a holistic secondary education to approximately 1,250 students. The school's core offering combines a rigorous college-prep curriculum (including a selective Scholars Program and an Advanced Placement program) with faith formation through Campus Ministry, a comprehensive athletics program of 60+ teams, fine arts (music, theater, dance), and over 50 clubs and activities, resulting in a 100% college acceptance rate and an average ACT score of 29.

Product overview

Benet Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational program. The school provides academic programs through various departments (Classical & World Language, Engineering & Computer Science, English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Religion, Science, Social Studies), along with specialized programs including the Scholars Program and Advanced Placement Program. Beyond academics, the institution offers athletics programs with over 60 teams, fine arts including music, theater, and dance, campus ministry with retreats and service opportunities, and over 50 clubs and activities. The school uses the Blackbaud-based mySchoolApp.com platform for its learning management and communication needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scholars Program A highly selective college-preparatory academic program offering three specialized tracks — Saint Anselm of Canterbury Humanities & Arts Scholar, Saint Hildegard of Bingen Math & Sciences Scholar, and Conversatio Leadership Scholar — for high-achieving Benet students.
• Advanced Placement Program College-level Advanced Placement courses offered to Benet Academy students to prepare them for AP examinations and potential college credit.
• Benet Academy Athletics Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program fielding over 60 teams across multiple sports for Benet Academy students.
• Benet Fine Arts Comprehensive fine arts programs at Benet Academy encompassing music (band, orchestra, choir, jazz), theater (Benet Theatre Association plays and musicals), and dance (Orchesis Dance Company).
• Campus Ministry Campus Ministry faith formation program at Benet Academy including L.I.F.T. (Living in Faith & Truth), chapel services and sacraments, retreats, and service opportunities grounded in the Benedictine tradition.
• Clubs & Activities More than 50 student-run clubs and activities at Benet Academy spanning academic, fine arts, competitive, service/ministry, and cultural categories.
• Benet Summer Camps Summer enrichment and athletic camps offered by Benet Academy during summer break, providing standalone registration-based programs for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quest Food Management ServicessupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides food services including multiple dining stations (Grill, Homegrown, Bread & Bowl, Good Greens, Dash) with emphasis on fresh, nutritious ingredients and dietary accommodations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Ignatius College Prep: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago. Comparable coeducational Catholic college-preparatory model serving the same Chicago-area families, with overlapping feeder schools and similar academic and extracurricular programs.
• Marist High School: Christian Brothers Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago. Comparable Catholic college-prep model serving Chicagoland families with a similar focus on academics, athletics, and faith formation.
• Marmion Academy: Benedictine Catholic college-prep high school in Aurora, IL. Shares the same Benedictine tradition as Benet, has a comparable college-prep academic and athletic model, and competes in the western Chicagoland Catholic market.
• Nazareth Academy: Catholic college-prep high school in La Grange Park, IL. Direct competitor in the western and southwestern Chicagoland Catholic college-prep market with comparable programs and demographics.
• Fenwick High School: Catholic (Dominican) college-prep high school in Oak Park, IL. Direct competitor to Benet within the Chicago Catholic college-prep market, drawing from overlapping western and southwestern Chicagoland feeder schools.
• De La Salle Institute: Catholic college-prep high school in Chicago with a Christian Brothers tradition. Comparable Catholic college-prep offering for Chicagoland families and direct competitor in the broader regional market.
• Joliet Catholic Academy: Catholic college-prep high school in Joliet, IL. Comparable Catholic college-prep model drawing from the southwestern Chicagoland market, with overlapping athletic and academic competition.
• Loyola Academy: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school in Wilmette, IL serving the Chicagoland area. Closest direct competitor to Benet with a similar Catholic college-prep model, similar 9-12 grade scope, and overlapping feeder market in northern Chicagoland.
• St. Francis High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Wheaton, IL, located near Benet in the western Chicagoland suburbs. Direct competitor for the same Catholic-prep families in DuPage County and adjacent communities.

Others

• Blackbaud (K-12): Provider of the mySchoolApp.com learning management and school communication platform used by Benet Academy. Ecosystem/technology enabler rather than a direct competitor, but the relationship signals Benet's reliance on a single vendor for student information systems.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Benet-Academy/467948910203
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/benet-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/benetacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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