Rye High School

What Rye High School does

Rye High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Rye, New York, operating as part of the Rye City School District. The district comprises five schools — three National Blue Ribbon elementary schools (Midland, Milton, Osborn), Rye Middle School (also a National Blue Ribbon School), and Rye High School — collectively serving approximately 15,000 district residents in southern Westchester County, 25 miles from New York City on Long Island Sound. The school serves as an IB World School delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside Regents, honors, and Advanced Placement coursework. Recent programmatic additions include The Academy at Rye High School (Fall 2024), an interdisciplinary project-based learning program for 11th-12th graders, and the AP Capstone program (Fall 2024). The institution holds National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence designation from the U.S. Department of Education and is consistently ranked among top high schools nationally by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek Magazine.

The school operates on a non-commercial, tax-funded public education model. Revenue derives primarily from local property taxes collected in August and November, supplemented by New York State funding. Athletic and activity registration is managed through the FamilyID platform; food service operates through MySchoolBucks with free/reduced lunch eligibility for qualifying families. The technology infrastructure includes PowerSchool SIS for student information management and parent communication, NWEA MAP Growth Assessment as an adaptive screener for K-8 reading and mathematics, Rubicon Atlas for K-12 curriculum mapping, Promethean boards, Chromebooks, iPads, Apple TVs, 3D printers, science probes, and the Finalsite web platform. Marketing and community engagement occur primarily through the district website (ryeschools.org), Facebook, Instagram, weekly S'more newsletters, and a YouTube channel for Board of Education recordings.

The organization is governed as a public entity by an elected seven-person Board of Education (President Jane Anderson) under Superintendent Dr. Patricia Murray. School-level leadership comprises Principal Andrew Hara and Assistant Principals Dr. Cody Blume and Eunice Chao-Forest. Strategic academic partnerships include the International Baccalaureate Organization, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Columbia University Teachers College (Advancing Literacy Initiative), and Haskins Global Literacy Hub. The school maintains a comprehensive athletics program with multiple New York State and Section One championships, and the Class of 2026 produced 33 college-bound student-athletes, reflecting the school's college-preparatory outcomes profile.

Name

Rye High School

Legal name

Rye City School District

Website

https://ryeschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rye High School is a public high school (grades 9-12) in Rye, New York, serving district residents within the Rye City School District. It offers IB, AP, and honors curricula, plus The Academy project-based program, supported by local property tax funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement curriculum
• International baccalaureate program
• Project-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rye

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Public education funded primarily through local property taxes collected in August and November, supplemented by New York State funding. The district manages tax collection, budgeting, payroll, and employee benefits.
2. Food Service Program: Food service program providing breakfast and lunch to students, with payment through MySchoolBucks platform. Free and reduced lunch program available for qualifying families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rye High School provides tuition-free public secondary education for students in grades 9-12, offering a comprehensive curriculum at Regents, honors, and Advanced Placement levels. Specialized programs include the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (operated as an IB World School), The Academy at Rye High School (interdisciplinary project-based learning for grades 11-12), AP Capstone, Arts Pathway, Engineering and Computer Science tracks, and a Senior Internship Program, supported by comprehensive college counseling and award-winning athletics.

Product overview

Rye High School, part of the Rye City School District, offers a comprehensive educational program with multiple academic pathways and specialized programs. The school provides a full range of curriculum opportunities at Regents, honors, and Advanced Placement levels for grades 9-12. Key products include The Academy at Rye High School (a project-based interdisciplinary learning program for 11th-12th graders), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, AP Capstone, Arts Pathway, Engineering and Computer Science tracks, the Seal of Biliteracy, and the Seal of Civic Readiness. The school also administers NWEA MAP Growth assessments for K-8 students and literacy assessments for K-5 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Academy at Rye High School: An interdisciplinary approach to learning that is rooted in project-based learning for 11th and 12th grade students focused on inquiry and collaboration.

Products and services

• The Academy at Rye High School An interdisciplinary approach to learning rooted in project-based learning for 11th and 12th grade students at Rye High School, focused on inquiry and collaboration.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Rye High School operates as an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme, providing a world-class education that prepares students for college success through internationally recognized curriculum standards.
• AP Capstone A series of two Advanced Placement courses (AP Seminar and AP Research) for 10th-12th grade students at Rye High School, based on utilizing research practices to study topics in depth.
• Arts Pathway A graduation pathway option at Rye High School in which students demonstrate growth over time through a collection of creative works.
• Engineering and Computer Science Track Building upon middle school engineering courses in grades 6-8, high school engineering and computer science courses at Rye High School expand and deepen knowledge for students with this special interest.
• Senior Internship Program A program at Rye High School providing seniors with real-world work experience as part of their education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95th commencement ceremony for Class of 2026; 33 student-athletes committed to collegiate athletics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Haskins Global Literacy HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Columbia University Teachers College (Advancing Literacy Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Byram Hills Central School District: Westchester County public school district serving a comparable affluent suburban community with strong AP and honors programming; one of the closest geographic and demographic peers to Rye City School District.
• Irvington Union Free School District / Irvington High School: River-town Westchester County public school district of similar small scale and affluence with strong AP offerings and consistent top-tier academic outcomes.
• Harrison Central School District: Westchester County public K-12 district with comparable demographic profile, IB and AP programming, and similar property-tax-funded budget structure.
• Bronxville Union Free School District / Bronxville High School: Southern Westchester County public school district of similar size and affluence, with a K-12 Blue Ribbon-pipeline structure and top-tier college-prep programming closely mirroring Rye's curricular model.
• Edgemont Union Free School District: Scarsdale-adjacent Westchester County public K-12 district of similar scale and demographic profile; serves as a near-substitute for families considering district residency in southern Westchester.
• Scarsdale Union Free School District / Scarsdale High School: Adjacent Westchester County, NY public school district consistently ranked among the top high schools nationally, with comparable IB/AP offerings, similar property-tax funding model, and similar affluent Long Island Sound-adjacent demographics. The most directly comparable peer to Rye High School.
• Mamaroneck Union Free School District / Mamaroneck High School: Southern Westchester public school district on Long Island Sound with comparable affluent demographics and college-prep curriculum offerings, including substantial IB programming.
• Pelham Union Free School District / Pelham Memorial High School: Southern Westchester public K-12 district with a comparable small-town Long Island Sound demographic, IB World School status, and similar top-tier national ranking profile.

Emerging players

• Stuyvesant High School: NYC specialized public high school specializing in STEM with selective admissions; not a district-comparable but consistently ranks alongside Rye High School in national rankings and serves a similar elite-college-prep function.
• The Bronx High School of Science: NYC specialized public high school; not a demographic peer but a national-ranking counterpart whose placement alongside Rye High School in U.S. News & World Report rankings makes it a relevant benchmark peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbuwjCr5i0G_ppp7P4x9SEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ryecityschooldistrict
• Instagraminstagram.com/ryecityschooldistrict
• Xx.com/RyeCity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rye-high-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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