Rice Memorial High School

What Rice Memorial High School does

Rice Memorial High School is a private, non-profit, coeducational Roman Catholic college preparatory secondary school located at 99 Proctor Avenue in South Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1917 as Cathedral High School and renamed in 1959 after Bishop Joseph Rice, the school is operated under the Diocese of Burlington and serves approximately 410 students in grades 9-12 through a small-school model with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio and an average class size of 15. Its core academic offering includes 16 Honors courses, 18 AP courses, and the AP Capstone Diploma Program (one of only two Vermont schools holding this College Board designation), augmented by 23 varsity sports, 12 additional teams, and elite boys' and girls' prep hockey programs.

The school's technology footprint is modest: a 1:1 laptop program, a MyRice parent/student portal built on MySchoolApp, and third-party integrations with Naviance (college planning), CollegeBoard (testing/AP), and PRIVIT (athletic registration). There is no AI/ML capability and no proprietary software product. The school distributes services through direct admissions (MyRice portal and Standard Application Online), in-person events (tours, shadow days, open houses), and an international agent network; international students (30 from 14 countries) live in dedicated dorm wings at partner Saint Michael's College under a residential program that includes an exclusive post-graduation pathway.

Rice Memorial operates on a non-profit, tuition-subsidized revenue model. For 2026-2027, local tuition is $15,250 per student but covers only about 70% of the actual $22,075 cost to educate each student; the remaining ~$6,825 gap per student is funded through the Rice Cathedral Fund and donations. International students pay a comprehensive $58,900 package covering tuition, fees, and Saint Michael's College room and board. Approximately $850,000 in need-based financial aid is awarded annually, sourced from Chittenden County parishes, fundraising events, endowed scholarships, and the annual fund. With 40-41% of students receiving aid, the school functions as a partially charity-funded institution, where revenue predictability is constrained by annual fundraising performance.

Name

Rice Memorial High School

Legal name

Rice Memorial High School

Website

https://rmhsvt.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rice Memorial High School is a private Catholic college preparatory school in South Burlington, Vermont, serving about 410 students in grades 9-12 through a small, 11:1 teacher-ratio model with AP Capstone, 23 varsity sports, and an international dorm program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory school
• Private high school
• International student program
• Prep hockey athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

South Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Local Tuition: Annual tuition for domestic students covering approximately 70% of actual educational cost ($22,075 per student). Additional fees include application fee ($100), enrollment fee ($300), activity fee ($500), and tuition management admin fee ($56).
2. International Student Tuition: Comprehensive tuition package including tuition, fees, room and board at Saint Michael's College dorms totaling $58,900 annually for international students.
3. Financial Assistance Distribution: Approximately $850,000 in financial assistance awarded annually based on need, funded through parish contributions, donations, golf tournaments, and endowed scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rice Memorial High School is a private Catholic college preparatory secondary school delivering a four-year college-prep curriculum to approximately 410 students in South Burlington, Vermont. Core offerings include 16 Honors and 18 AP courses, the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a 23-sport athletics program, and an international student program with residential dorms at Saint Michael's College. The school provides faith-based education, personalized instruction (11:1 student-teacher ratio, average class size 15), and college guidance services.

Product overview

Rice Memorial High School is a private Catholic college preparatory institution offering a unified educational program for approximately 410 students. The core academic portfolio includes 16 Honors courses and 18 AP courses, highlighted by the exclusive AP Capstone Diploma Program (one of only two Vermont schools to offer it). Athletics complements academics through 23 varsity sports and elite prep hockey programs for boys and girls. The International Student Program serves students from 14 countries with residential dorm housing at partner Saint Michael's College. Supporting infrastructure includes the MyRice parent/student portal (MySchoolApp), college guidance services with Naviance integration, and a summer English immersion camp partnership with Forest Lake Camp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AP Capstone Diploma Program Prestigious college-level diploma program from the College Board that develops critical thinking, research, and presentation skills. Rice Memorial High School is one of only two Vermont high schools offering this program. The program is targeted at college-bound students seeking advanced academic credentials.
• Honors & AP Courses Sixteen Honors level courses and eighteen AP courses covering English Language and Composition, Calculus, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History, Economics, Government, and Statistics. Courses are taught at level-specific pacing (no mixed-level classes), preparing students for college-level work and AP exams.
• Residential Dorm Program Full-time and 5-day boarding options housed at partner Saint Michael's College. Students live in dedicated dormitory wings with Rice Resident Advisors, access college amenities (dining hall, fitness center, student center, library, chapel), and participate in weekend activities and excursions with transportation to and from Rice included.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program offering 23 varsity sports and 12 additional teams across three seasons, including elite boys' and girls' prep hockey programs. Offerings span soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, track & field, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, alpine ski, and more. 94% of students participate in athletics.
• International Student Program Full academic and residential program for international students, currently serving 30 students from 14 countries. Includes college preparatory curriculum, English language development, college guidance, sports participation, clubs, activities, and a guaranteed pathway to continue education at Saint Michael's College after graduation.
• Summer Camp & English Immersion Program One-week and three-week summer programs in partnership with Forest Lake Camp in upstate New York for incoming international students. The program develops English skills while engaging in outdoor activities including zip lining, hiking, biking, swimming, and white water rafting, with exclusive discounts available for Rice students.
• College Guidance Services Comprehensive guidance program supporting students through the college search and application process. Includes college research, resume building, application tracking, SAT/ACT preparation, financial aid assistance, Naviance platform integration, NCAA eligibility tracking, in-person college admissions counselor visits, mock interviews, and family workshops.
• Girls' Prep Hockey Program Elite preparatory hockey program for female student-athletes, established in 2025 to provide high-level training and competition at the preparatory level. Joins the existing Boys' Prep Hockey Program as part of the school's elite hockey offerings.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Saint Michael's CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for residential dorm program where international and boarding students stay in dedicated dormitory wing at Saint Michael's College. Students access college amenities (dining hall, fitness center, library, chapel) and have Rice RA support. Transportation to Rice and activities included. The partnership also includes an exclusive pathway for international students to continue their education at Saint Michael's College after graduation.
• Forest Lake CampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer camp partnership offering English immersion and camp programs for incoming international students. Located in upstate New York, programs include zip lining, hiking, biking, swimming, white water rafting, and other activities. Exclusive discounts available for Rice students.
• Burlington Technical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing juniors and seniors to take hands-on courses at the Burlington Technical Center for subject areas not offered at Rice. Students must discuss options with guidance counselor before applying.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lyndon Institute: Independent secondary school in Lyndon, VT, NEASC-accredited, offering college-prep curriculum with similar small-school community dynamics and Vermont-specific positioning.
• Vermont Academy: Private college-preparatory boarding and day school in Saxtons River, VT with similar international student recruitment and tuition-driven model. Overlap in Vermont independent boarding niche.
• Proctor Academy: Private college-prep boarding/day school in Andover, NH with similar small-enrollment personalized learning model and strong college placement outcomes. Comparable New England independent boarding peer.
• Burr and Burton Academy: Independent, tuition-driven college-preparatory high school in Manchester, VT with similar New England boarding/day mix and comparable tuition structure. Closely matches Rice on geography and operating model.
• Kimball Union Academy: Private, NEASC-accredited college-prep boarding/day school in Meriden, NH with similar small-school profile, AP offerings, and athletic breadth. Comparable New England independent secondary model.
• New Hampton School: Private college-preparatory boarding and day school in New Hampton, NH offering similar small-class, personalized-learning environment with international student population. Comparable profile and scale.
• St. Johnsbury Academy: Private, NEASC-accredited, non-religious college-preparatory school in St. Johnsbury, VT, serving both boarding and day students at a similar scale. Most directly comparable Vermont independent secondary school.
• Thetford Academy: Vermont independent secondary school serving local and boarding students with a personalized college-prep curriculum. Comparable rural-New-England independent school model.
• Tilton School: Private college-preparatory boarding and day school in Tilton, NH with similar enrollment scale (roughly 250-300 students) and tuition-driven operating model. Comparable small private secondary peer.

Others

• Cathedral High School (Indianapolis): Catholic college-preparatory secondary school in Indianapolis sharing Rice's original 'Cathedral High School' founding name and Catholic coeducational identity. Comparable faith-based college-prep model outside the New England geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rmhsvt
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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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