Funding & Growth SJA recently secured a substantial grant of 375K from the Burke Foundation in 2020, indicating active fundraising and potential for continued donor engagement and grant opportunities aligned with program expansion, STEM, or leadership initiatives.

Leadership Expansion Appointment of Elizabeth Lingen as assistant principal in 2020 signals ongoing leadership development and potential for partnerships around teacher coaching, leadership training, and administrative collaboration opportunities.

Tech Stack Elevation Usage of multiple modern tools (Microsoft 365, iCIMS, New Relic, Hotjar, Constant Contact, Piwik PRO) suggests openness to digital platforms and analytics; opportunities exist to propose modernizing student information systems, CRM for outreach, marketing automation, and analytics-driven programs.

Mission-Aligned Programs As an urban, all-girl Catholic high school focused on empowering young women, there is potential to pitch programs in STEM, leadership, college prep, mentorship, and community partnerships that align with their mission and can attract additional funding or sponsorship.

Scale & Collaboration With 51-200 employees and revenue in the mid-range for independent Catholic high schools, SJA may be seeking collaborative initiatives with peer institutions, vendor partnerships for enrichment programs, or shared services to optimize operations and expand student opportunities.