Jesuit Schools Network Of North America

What Jesuit Schools Network Of North America does

The Jesuit Schools Network of North America (JSN) is a non-profit network organization that provides programming, resources, and leadership support to 90 Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary member schools across Canada, the United States, Belize, and Micronesia. Operating as part of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, JSN supports more than 55,000 students through its member institutions and addresses Catholic mission alignment, Ignatian identity formation, leadership development, global citizenship education, and educator professional development.

JSN's product portfolio centers on JSN LEARN, an online learning management system that delivers asynchronous professional development courses on topics including academic rigor, AI in education, the power of women in education, and character formation. Core offerings also include the multi-year Seminars in Ignatian Leadership program (built on the Pasos Ignacianos model), virtual Summer Master Class cohorts, formation programs (Companions on the Way, the Camino Ignaciano Pilgrimage, Spiritual Exercises Mini Grants), the Ignatian Global Scholars certificate program, the I-GEM mentor framework, and a suite of proprietary assessment instruments (IGNIS, Student Profile Survey II, Grad at Grad Survey, Global Dimensions Inventory, Safe and Sacred Audit). The organization publishes Ignatian Frameworks (Caring For Our Common Home, Global Citizenship, DEIB), distributes curricular inserts including the Jesuit Slaveholding Curriculum, hosts the triennial Colloquium on Jesuit Education, and operates a podcast, blog, and monthly newsletter.

JSN runs a non-profit membership-based model. Most programming is delivered free of charge to employees of member schools. Revenue is generated through member school participation fees, paid enrollment in select programs (leadership seminars at approximately $3,000 per year, pilgrimages at approximately $2,250 per participant), unit-priced resource sales (maps $160–$475, banners $650), and external grants including funding from the Templeton Foundation. The organization operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees based in Washington, DC, and coordinates programming across six Jesuit provinces.

Name

Jesuit Schools Network Of North America

Legal name

Jesuit Schools Network of North America

Website

https://jesuitschoolsnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jesuit Schools Network of North America is a non-profit network organization providing programming, resources, and leadership support to 90 Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary member schools across Canada, the United States, Belize, and Micronesia, serving more than 55,000 students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Network Services (Faith-Based K-12 Support)

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Jesuit education network
• Faith-based education support
• Ignatian formation programs
• School leadership development
• Catholic school services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member School Support and Programming: JSN provides programming and support to 90 Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary member schools. Revenue is generated through member school participation fees for various programs and initiatives. As part of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, the organization animates the educational ministry of the Society of Jesus.
2. Program Participation Fees: Fees charged for specific programs including pilgrimages (approx. $2,250), leadership seminars (approx. $3,000/year), and other formation programs. These cover costs for accommodation, meals, materials, and programming.
3. Resource Sales: Sale of Jesuit Global Network maps and banners to member schools. Maps range from $160-$475 depending on size; banner stands at $650. Includes shipping and handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Jesuit Schools Network of North America provides programming, resources, and leadership support for 90 Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary member schools across Canada, the United States, Belize, and Micronesia. Its portfolio includes professional development courses, multi-year leadership seminars, Ignatian formation programs, pilgrimages, global citizenship certificate programs, school assessment surveys, proprietary Ignatian frameworks, and convening events such as the triennial Colloquium on Jesuit Education.

Product overview

The Jesuit Schools Network of North America operates as a network organization providing programming and support services to 90 Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary member schools across North America. The portfolio consists of professional development programs (JSN LEARN Online Courses, Seminars in Ignatian Leadership, Summer Master Class), formation programs (Companions on the Way, Camino Ignaciano Pilgrimage, Spiritual Exercises Mini Grant), global engagement initiatives (Ignatian Global Scholars, I-GEM), and assessment tools (IGNIS, Student Profile Survey II, Grad at Grad Survey, Global Dimensions Inventory, Network Report). Additional offerings include the Ignatian Inquiry Podcast, JSN Blog, monthly newsletter, Resource Library, curricular inserts (Jesuit Slaveholding Curriculum), and frameworks (DEIB, Global Citizenship, Caring For Our Common Home). The organization also hosts the triennial Colloquium on Jesuit Education and facilitates the Jesuit Fellowship in Jesuit Education and Advanced Certificate in Contemporary Jesuit Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JSN LEARN Online Courses Asynchronous online professional development learning platform for Jesuit educators, featuring courses with speaker introductions, presentations, reflection questions, and supplemental resources. Currently offers four courses including Academic Rigor, Power of Women, AI in Education, and The Grad at Grad.
• Seminars in Ignatian Leadership Multi-year leadership development program using the Pasos Ignacianos model with four sessions (Loyola, Manresa, Paris, Rome) spanning two years for educational leaders across JSN.
• Summer Master Class Virtual professional learning cohorts of Ignatian Educators engaging together in summer intensives focused on Ignatian Pedagogy, intercultural communication, and emerging educational topics.
• Companions on the Way Online experience of the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (19th Annotation Retreat) designed exclusively for Ignatian educators and school leaders, including daily prayer dedication and weekly virtual meetings with spiritual directors.
• Camino Ignaciano Pilgrimage Annual guided 10-day pilgrimage following the footsteps of Saint Ignatius Loyola from Loyola to Manresa, Spain, with pre- and post-trip formation for 20-25 participants.
• Ignatian Global Scholars (IGS) Certificate Program Certificate program requiring students to complete seven of nine components across IPP categories (Context, Experience, Reflection, Action, Evaluation) over a minimum of four semesters, including curriculum, language study, intercultural experience, service, and global projects.
• Ignatian Global Engagement Mentors (I-GEM) Formation framework connecting Jesuit schools with mentors and mentees to advance global understanding and identity through structured conversations, campus visits, and resources developed with JSN's Advisory Group for Global Perspectives (JAG).
• Spiritual Exercises Mini Grant Financial support program providing up to $300 or one-quarter the cost of each session per fiscal year for full-time employees of member schools to participate in formative experiences of the Spiritual Exercises.
• Ignatian Inquiry Podcast Podcast providing space for Ignatian educators to listen, learn, and engage with issues in Jesuit education, featuring conversations with educators and leaders across the global Jesuit network; distributed via Spotify, SoundCloud, and RSS.
• IGNatian Identity Survey (IGNIS) Reflective instrument designed to help Jesuit high schools assess Ignatian identity as perceived by various constituencies, covering principles and beliefs of Jesuit education through school programs and activities.
• Student Profile Survey II (SPS II) Self-report instrument measuring student attitude/belief and expectation/performance change from freshman to senior year across five dimensions: Open to Growth, Intellectually Competent, Religious, Loving, and Committed to Doing Justice.
• Grad at Grad Survey Mission assessment survey providing a look at how schools are living out the Profile of the Graduate at Graduation, designed to be simple, useful, and user-friendly for school leadership teams.
• Global Dimensions Inventory (GDI) Survey inventory prompting deeper reflection about elements of Global Citizenship at schools and the extent to which each element is a strategic priority, generating personalized reports for participating schools.
• Network Report Bi-annual compilation of crucial data from member schools organized into six Province-level reports by Chuckran Strategies LLC, subdivided by school model (Nativity, Cristo Rey, Jesuit High School) with Census benchmark data.
• Safe and Sacred Audit Audit based on NAIS/TABS recommendations and Society of Jesus' Secretariat for Justice and Ecology guidelines, organized into Prevention and Response sections to promote consistent culture of protection.
• Jesuit Slaveholding Curriculum Five-day lesson plan curriculum unit on Jesuit Slaveholding in the United States created in partnership with the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation, Loyola Productions, and the Jesuit Conference.
• Ignatian Framework for DEIB Framework providing tools and resources for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts in Jesuit schools, incorporating scripture, Catholic Social Teaching, Ignatian vision and values, and Jesuit education tradition.
• Global Citizenship Framework Collaborative framework developed across six geographical regions of the Global Jesuit Network promoting formation of Global Citizens through celebration, love, and care for self, others, earth, and God.
• Caring For Our Common Home Framework Ecological framework providing Ignatian vision and guidance for Jesuit schools to care for our common home, developed by global taskforce uniting diverse voices of the Global Jesuit Network.
• Colloquium on Jesuit Education Triennial meeting of Ignatian educators focusing on pertinent current issues in Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary education, offering meaningful conversation about issues affecting Jesuit schools.
• Advanced Certificate in Contemporary Jesuit Education Comprehensive certificate program co-designed by Jesuit educators and endorsed by the Secretariat for Pre-Secondary and Secondary Education, offering foundational and advanced learning in pedagogy, spirituality, leadership, and global perspectives through Educate Magis.
• Jesuit Fellowship in Jesuit Education Program inviting young Jesuits to explore demonstrated interest in Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary education, supporting academic pursuits and experiential learning through summer research sessions and academic year pilots.
• Jesuit Global Network Maps and Banners Physical resources sold to member schools: Jesuit Global Network wall maps ranging from 36x20 inches ($160) to 85x48 inches ($475), and portable banners with stands at $650 including school logo/website customization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,000+ students served annually through 90 member schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJSN is part of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. The organization provides programming and support to 90 Jesuit pre-secondary and secondary Member Schools as part of the Conference's educational ministry.
• Educate MagiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal online platform for Jesuit education that serves as the host for JSN's Advanced Certificate in Contemporary Jesuit Education and provides collaborative tools and resources for the global Jesuit network.
• Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with JSN to design the Grad at Grad: Pedagogies of Character Formation in Jesuit Schools course, supported by a grant from the Templeton Foundation.
• Descendants Truth and Reconciliation FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with JSN educators to create the Jesuit Slaveholding Curriculum - a 5-day lesson plan unit on Jesuit slaveholding in the United States.
• Loyola ProductionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with JSN and Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation to develop the Jesuit Slaveholding Curriculum educational materials.
• Chuckran Strategies LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners with JSN to conduct network surveys, salary surveys, and compile the bi-annual Network Report organizing member school data into province-level reports.
• Fordham UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the Fordham University Ignatian AI Summit in October 2026, bringing together educators to explore AI in Jesuit education.
• Creighton UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted the 2025 Colloquium on Jesuit Education, where more than 400 educators gathered to focus on faith formation and religious education.
• Jesuit Advisory Group for Global Perspectives (JAG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory group that collaborates with JSN to develop resources and mentor/mentee programs for advancing global citizenship in Jesuit schools.
• Jesuit Provinces (UCS, UMI, UEA, UWE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Jesuit provincial organizations (UCS-Central Southern, UMI-Midwest, UEA-East, UWE-West) to deliver Ignatian Colleagues Gatherings and coordinate programming across regions.
• Fr. Jose Luis Iriberri, S.J.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes as knowledge leader for the Camino Ignaciano pilgrimage, providing spiritual guidance and historical context along the pilgrimage route from Loyola to Manresa, Spain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): The largest Catholic education professional organization in the U.S., serving Catholic elementary and secondary schools through advocacy, professional development, and resources. Direct peer to JSN as both serve Catholic K-12 schools with programming and formation support, though NCEA's scope is broader across all Catholic schools (not just Jesuit).
• NativityMiguel Network of Schools: Network of Catholic middle schools (grades 5-8) primarily serving low-income students with extended school days and 8-year college prep pathways. Comparable as a Catholic school network with similar mission formation and professional development programming for member schools.
• Cristo Rey Network: National network of 40+ Catholic high schools serving students from families with limited economic resources through a unique corporate work-study model. Direct peer: both are Catholic secondary school networks with mission-driven programming; in fact, 15 Cristo Rey schools are JSN member schools.
• Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU): The network organization for the 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Sister network to JSN with a closely aligned Ignatian mission, providing programming, advocacy, and collaboration among member institutions. Comparable structure and mission though focused on higher education rather than secondary.
• Society of Mary (Marianist) Education Network: Network of K-12 schools and universities associated with the Society of Mary (Marianists), another Catholic religious order. Comparable as another Catholic religious-order school network providing formation programming, mission support, and educator development across member institutions.
• Jesuit Worldwide Learning (JWL): Global Jesuit higher education initiative providing affordable online learning to underserved communities. Comparable as an Ignatian/Jesuit educational organization using digital platforms for formation, though JWL focuses on higher education globally rather than secondary in North America.
• Lasallian Education: International network of schools, universities, and educational programs run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers (another Catholic religious order). Comparable structure: religious-order network providing formation, professional development, and mission support to member schools across multiple countries.

Broad incumbents

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI): Largest Protestant Christian school network globally, serving thousands of K-12 schools with professional development, resources, and advocacy. Broader incumbent peer offering similar service model (network support, professional development, resources) to faith-based schools at greater scale.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): Preeminent membership organization for U.S. private independent K-12 schools. Broader incumbent offering similar services (professional development, advocacy, resources) for private schools; while not faith-specific, Jesuit schools are independent schools and NAIS serves as a broader umbrella organization.

Others

• Ignatian Solidarity Network: National social justice organization promoting Ignatian values through education and advocacy, founded by former Jesuit Volunteer Corps members. Adjacent organization with shared Ignatian identity that serves as an ecosystem partner in Jesuit education programming and mission formation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCotsVv54mM8qzpUCPPfUL1w?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/Jesuit-Schools-Network-123776049388
• Instagraminstagram.com/jesuitschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jesuitschools

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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