Upper Room Ministries

What Upper Room Ministries does

Upper Room Christian School (URCS) is a private, faith-based PreK-12 day school founded in 1981 and located at 722 Deer Park Road, Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. It is sponsored by Upper Room Christian World Center, a non-denominational born-again church, and is registered with the New York State Board of Regents. The school delivers a Christ-centered college-preparatory curriculum that integrates daily Bible instruction and weekly Chapel services with NYS Regents exam preparation, AP coursework (Physics, US History, English Literature, Calculus AB/BC), and dual-enrollment options including on-site college math courses through St. John's University and 32 technical certifications via Western Suffolk BOCES. Reported student-teacher ratio is 6.1:1, average combined SAT for the top 10% of each graduating class is 1646, and outcomes include 95% of graduates receiving college scholarships and 92% matriculating to four-year institutions. The school is ranked in the top 3% of New York State private schools by Niche.com.

URCS is a federally approved I-20 institution and accepts F-1 and J-1 international students, recruiting primarily from China through a channel partnership with the Sino-U.S. Educational Alliance (SUEA), which operates five offices across the Pearl River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin, and Yangtze River Delta regions. The school extends to a College Preparatory Study Center at Five Towns College for international students, with dormitory housing arrangements. The core technology is RenWeb (FACTS), a third-party school information system used for admissions, grade tracking, and parent communication; no proprietary technology platform has been disclosed.

URCS operates on a tuition-and-fee revenue model. Tuition is not publicly disclosed; the school layers ancillary fees including transportation ($3,900/year), SAT/ACT prep ($500/course), private music/dance lessons ($50/lesson), AP courses ($150/course), St. John's University courses ($350/course), uniforms (~$400/year), field trips (~$300/year), and hot lunch ($6/day). International students add ESL, TOEFL prep, and coordination fees. The go-to-market motion is direct sales, anchored by February-March open house events, the RenWeb online application portal, in-person administrator interviews, and the SUEA referral channel for Chinese student recruitment. Leadership includes Dr. Gregory P. Eck (Headmaster/Principal) and Pastor Ed Dono (Vice Principal/Dean of Students). The organization is non-equity-financed, sponsored by the parent church, and accepts applications year-round for PreK-12.

Name

Upper Room Ministries

Legal name

Upper Room Christian School

Website

https://urcs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Upper Room Christian School is a private PreK-12 Christian day school in Dix Hills, NY, sponsored by Upper Room Christian World Center, serving local Long Island families and Chinese international students with a college-preparatory, Christ-centered curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-12 education
• College preparatory programs
• International student services
• ESL programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Hills

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition for grades preK-12, with additional fees for optional programs including transportation, test preparation courses, private music/dance lessons, and college-level courses.
2. International Student Services: Revenue from international students including tuition deposits, ESL program fees, and coordination with Sino-U.S. Educational Alliance for student recruitment and placement services.
3. School Lunch Program: Hot lunch program priced at $6 per day, pre-ordered weekly with cash payment required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Upper Room Christian School operates a private Pre-K through 12th grade Christ-centered school in Dix Hills, New York, sponsored by Upper Room Christian World Center. The school delivers daily Bible instruction, weekly Chapel services, NYS Regents-aligned academics, Advanced Placement courses, and a St. John's University cooperative extension offering college-level math credits, with supplemental auxiliary services such as athletics, hot lunch, after-care, a dance academy, private music lessons, and a federally approved I-20 international student program.

Product overview

Upper Room Christian School is a single-site private Christian school offering Pre-K through 12th grade education. The core offering is its comprehensive college-preparatory academic program with daily Bible instruction and weekly Chapel services. The portfolio includes AP courses (AP Physics A/C, AP US History, AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB/BC), a St. John's University cooperative extension providing on-site college math courses (Calculus, Statistics, Matrix Methods, College Algebra/Trigonometry, Foundations of Education), and a Western Suffolk BOCES dual-enrollment technical program. For international students, the school offers an I-20/F-1 visa program with ESL instruction, TOEFL preparation, and partnership with Sino-U.S. Educational Alliance. Auxiliary services include athletics (basketball, baseball, volleyball, cheerleading), hot lunch program, after-care, on-site Dance Academy, and private music lessons. The school accepts students from PreK-12 with full-day kindergarten, and graduates earn Local, Regents, or Advanced Regents diplomas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Upper Room Christian School PreK-12 Education Program Comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade private Christian education program featuring daily Bible/devotional classes, weekly Chapel services, NYS Regents exam preparation, specialty classes (Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Education, Driver's Education, Foreign Language, Science Labs, Band, Choir, Health), and Local, Regents, or Advanced Regents diploma pathways for families on Long Island.
• International Student Program (I-20 / F-1 Visa) Federally approved I-20 school program admitting international F-1 and J-1 exchange students, with ESL instruction, TOEFL preparation, and a College Preparatory Study Center at Five Towns College; recruitment of Chinese students handled through the Sino-U.S. Educational Alliance partnership.
• Athletics Program After-school varsity team sports program for students including basketball, baseball, volleyball, and cheerleading, overseen by the Athletic Director.
• Hot Lunch Program Daily hot lunch program available to all students, with full meals priced at $6 per day, pre-ordered weekly with cash payment required.
• After-Care Program After-school supervised care program for students requiring supervision beyond regular school hours.
• On-site Dance Academy On-site dance academy at the school campus offering instruction in various dance styles for enrolled students.
• Private Music Lessons Private vocal and instrumental music lessons offered on-site, billed at $50 per lesson, available for various instruments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of graduates receive some form of scholarship to college/university
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sino-U.S. Educational Alliance (SUEA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSUEA is authorized to recruit Chinese students to Upper Room Christian School in Dix Hills, Long Island and to the College Preparatory Study Center at Five Towns College. SUEA has received four-level authorization from NYC government, NY State, NY State Education Department, and Chinese Consulate in NY. SUEA operates five recruitment offices across China's Pearl River Delta, Beijing-Tianjin region, and Yangtze River Delta regions.
• St. John's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative Extension Program offering college-level math courses on-site at Upper Room Christian School. Courses include Calculus 1 & 2 (4 credits each), Statistics 1 & 2 (4 credits each), Matrix Methods, College Math 1 & 2, College Algebra 2/Trigonometry, and Foundations of Education. Courses are part of St. John's University's Special and Opportunity Program.
• Western Suffolk BOCESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual-enrollment program for high school juniors and seniors permitting students to take courses and receive certificates in 32 exciting technical fields. Students receive textbooks from Eastern Suffolk BOCES at 100 Second Avenue, Brentwood, NY.
• Five Towns CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Preparatory Study Center (CPSC) high school extension programs at Five Towns College for international students. URCS arranges student housing in college dormitories for College Preparatory students.
• Eastern Suffolk BOCESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides textbooks for Suffolk County students through their textbook loan program. Students are responsible for returning textbooks to Eastern Suffolk BOCES at year end.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Knox School: Long Island private PreK-12 school offering college-preparatory education including ESL and international student services. Comparable to URCS in international student programs and Long Island private school positioning.
• Friends Academy: Long Island private Quaker school (PreK-12) in Locust Valley serving families seeking values-based education. Comparable to URCS in size, geographic market, and emphasis on character formation alongside academics.
• Smithtown Christian School: Long Island Christian school (PreK-12) with a similar Christ-centered college-prep mission. Directly comparable in target demographic, faith-based curriculum model, and Long Island private school market.
• The Stony Brook School: Long Island-based private Christian day and boarding school (grades 7-12) with a Christ-centered mission. Comparable to URCS in faith-based identity, college-prep focus, and Long Island market; differentiated by boarding program and larger footprint.
• Long Island Lutheran Middle & High School: Long Island Lutheran is a Christ-centered middle and high school with a similar faith-integrated curriculum and college-prep focus. Most directly comparable to URCS as a Long Island Christian school competing for the same families.
• Portledge School: Independent PreK-12 day school on Long Island's North Shore with a college-preparatory program. Comparable to URCS in scale, Long Island catchment, and private PreK-12 college-prep positioning.

Broad incumbents

• La Salle Academy: NYC Catholic college-prep high school (grades 9-12) with a faith-based mission and strong college placement. Comparable to URCS in faith-integrated college-prep model; broader incumbent given larger NYC scale and longer history.
• Trinity School: One of NYC's most established independent PreK-12 schools with elite college placement. Comparable to URCS in PreK-12 college-prep structure and faith-affiliated origins; broader incumbent at the premium end of the market.
• Grace Church School: Independent Episcopal PreK-12 school in NYC with a progressive, values-driven college-prep curriculum. Comparable to URCS as a faith-affiliated independent school with strong college outcomes; broader/incumbent given NYC scale and tuition positioning.

Regional players

• Harbor Country Day School: Independent Long Island private PreK-8 school focused on whole-child education with small class sizes. Comparable to URCS in Long Island market and small-class-size value proposition, though it stops at grade 8 and is non-sectarian.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UpperRoomSports
• Facebookfacebook.com/UpperRoomChristianSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/upperroombasketball/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upper-room-christian-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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