EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

What EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL does

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart is a private, nonprofit Catholic college preparatory high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 1881 by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa on a lakeside estate donated by former Wisconsin Governor Washburn, the school traces its lineage to St. Regina's Academy (1871) and was renamed Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart in 1927. Sponsorship transferred in 2023 to Dominican Veritas Ministries (DVM), a consortium formed by five U.S. Dominican sister congregations. The school enrolls approximately 619 students (2024-25) with average class sizes of 16-18, draws from 25+ middle schools across Dane County, and reports 99% of graduates continuing to post-secondary education, $16.5M in scholarship offers, and a 3.8 average GPA.

The curriculum centers on Sinsinawa Dominican values (Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, Partnership) and includes 18-24+ AP courses, 77+ upper-level electives, the Freshman Interdisciplinary Team (FIT) program, the Learning Resource Center (serving 15% of students with neurodiverse learning needs), and 100-hour service learning requirements. Technology is delivered through a 1:1 Chromebook program supported by Finalsite (enrollment/parent portal), PowerSchool (grading), Schoology (LMS), School Messenger (communications), Career Cruising and Scoir (college counseling), and Yondr pouches for cell phone management. Athletics span 24 WIAA-sanctioned sports plus Dance Team and Ski/Snowboarding, with about 75% student participation, complemented by 30+ clubs and comprehensive arts programming.

The business model combines tuition ($14,925 for 2026-27, covering approximately 80% of the $18,000 per-student cost) with substantial philanthropy. More than 40% of students receive need-based assistance covering up to 55% of tuition, totaling over $1.1M annually through TADS-processed grants. Additional revenue streams include the Crusader Fund (annual giving goal >$1M), Mazzuchelli Fund (named tuition assistance), E Club athletics fund ($1,000/year or $10,000 lifetime), course fees (AP $150, dual enrollment $300, graduation $350), summer youth camps, Crusader Youth Athletics, the Sidekick mentor program, and alumni lifetime memberships ($200). As a private Catholic institution, Edgewood receives no federal, state, or diocesan support, making fundraising structurally essential to operations.

Name

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

Legal name

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart

Website

https://edgewoodhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart is a private, nonprofit Catholic college preparatory high school in Madison, Wisconsin, serving approximately 619 students in grades 9-12 with Dominican values-based education, 18+ AP courses, and broad financial assistance. Founded in 1881, it operates under Dominican Veritas Ministries sponsorship and funds operations through tuition and philanthropy.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. For 2026-27, tuition and standard fees are $14,925 per student, which covers approximately 80% of the actual cost to educate a student ($18,000). The remaining 20% gap is subsidized through fundraising.
2. Course Fees: Additional fees charged for specific programs including AP courses ($150 per course), Dual Enrollment courses ($300 per course), and graduation fee ($350). These are one-time per-course charges.
3. Annual Giving (Crusader Fund): Unrestricted gifts raised annually through the Crusader Fund, the single largest source of unrestricted gifts to Edgewood. Goal is over $1M annually to retain academic and co-curricular offerings. As a private Catholic school, Edgewood does not receive federal, state or diocesan support.
4. Mazzuchelli Fund: Named fund providing needs-based tuition assistance. Established in 2006 in honor of Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli. Supports 40% of students with needs-based tuition assistance. The actual cost to educate exceeds tuition by more than $2,500 each year.
5. E Club (Athletics Fund): Special fund supporting athletics program including equipment, uniforms, coaching salaries, and maintenance. Membership is $1,000 annually or $10,000 lifetime. Athletics program relies on contributions to meet 45% of its operating budget.
6. Youth Camps and Athletics Registration: Registration fees for summer camps and youth athletics programs including All Sports Camp ($150), volleyball camps ($120-$175), and basketball camps ($120-$160). Crusader Youth Athletics also offers tackle football and basketball programs.
7. Crusader Sidekick Program: Program connecting area youth (grades 1st-4th) with Edgewood student mentors for a $50 registration fee that includes a t-shirt, game invitations, and letters from their mentor.
8. Alumni Association Lifetime Membership: Lifetime membership in the EHS Alumni Association available for $200, providing benefits including beverage mug, freshman tuition discount, and buy-one-get-one-free game passes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart is a private Catholic college preparatory high school that delivers grades 9-12 education integrating Sinsinawa Dominican values with rigorous academics, including 24+ Advanced Placement courses and the Freshman Interdisciplinary Team program. The school supplements academics with 24 WIAA-sanctioned athletics, fine arts, faith and campus ministry, a 100-hour service learning requirement, college counseling, and a Learning Resource Center for neurodiverse learners.

Product overview

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart is a private, inclusive Catholic high school offering a college-preparatory education grounded in Sinsinawa Dominican values (Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership). The school's educational portfolio includes core academic programs (Advanced Placement with 24+ AP courses, Freshman Interdisciplinary Team), academic support services (Learning Resource Center for neurodiverse students, Library Media & Technology), and comprehensive student services including college counseling via Career Cruising and Scoir. Beyond academics, the school offers extensive co-curricular programs including Fine Arts (Theater, Music, Visual Arts, Choirs), Athletics (24 WIAA-sanctioned sports plus Dance Team and Ski/Snowboarding, Crusader Youth Athletics), Faith & Campus Ministry with retreats, and Service Learning requiring 100 hours. Technology is provided through a school-owned Chromebook program, with operations managed via Finalsite (enrollment/tuition), PowerSchool (grades), Schoology (learning management), and School Messenger (communications).

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Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-preparatory program offering 24+ Advanced Placement courses across all major disciplines allowing students to earn college credit. Courses include AP Computer Science, AP English, AP Calculus, AP Sciences, AP History, AP Government, and AP Languages.
• Freshman Interdisciplinary Team (FIT) Program An interdisciplinary program for freshmen incorporating Biology, English, U.S. History, Religion, and Guidance through projects, presentations, discussions, research, critical analysis, and essay writing to build critical thinking and academic foundations.
• Learning Resource Center (LRC) A specialized support program staffed by professionals who assist students with neurodivergent learning styles or formal diagnoses, providing in-house tutoring, executive functioning skills coaching, and individualized academic support embedded within the daily schedule. Serves approximately 15% of the student population.
• Summer Courses Summer courses across various subjects offered during June to alleviate room in students' school year schedules. Includes English, Service Learning, and St. Croix (summer-only opportunity).
• Student Services & College Counseling Comprehensive counseling program providing academic, personal, social, emotional, and career-related guidance. Includes college/career counseling with interest inventories, career activities, portfolio building through Career Cruising, and access to a career networking database of Madison professionals.
• Fine Arts Program Creative arts offerings including Theater, Instrumental Music, Choirs/Ensembles, and Visual Arts (drawing, painting, ceramics, design, photography, architectural drawing, art history). Requires at least one credit of fine arts for graduation.
• Athletics Program Athletic program with 24 WIAA-sanctioned sports plus Dance Team and Ski/Snowboarding. Approximately 75% of students participate. Includes Crusader Youth Athletics for grades 3-8 and various youth camps.
• Faith & Campus Ministry Spiritual development through daily prayer, weekly community mass, retreats (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior menu options, Senior Christian Retreat), liturgies, Campus Ministry activities, and the Dominican House System.
• Service Learning Program Community service program requiring minimum 100 service hours for graduation (75 community hours, 25 Edgewood hours). Partners with over 60 community organizations and includes annual Edgewood in the Community day.
• Summer Youth Camps Summer camps for area youth including All Sports Camp ($150, grades 1-9), volleyball camps ($120-$175), and basketball camps ($120-$160). Open to all Madison area students regardless of school affiliation.
• Athletic Season Tickets Athletic season tickets for home games. Alumni Association Lifetime Members receive buy-one/get-one-free passes for Crusader regular-season home games.
• Lifetime Membership (Alumni Association) $200 lifetime membership in the EHS Alumni Association, including a commemorative ultra-thermal insulated mug, $250 first-year tuition discount for members' incoming freshman students, and buy-one/get-one-free athletic passes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of graduates continue to post-secondary education
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dominican Veritas Ministries (DVM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023In 2023, five congregations of Dominican Sisters in the United States collaborated to create Dominican Veritas Ministries (DVM) to sponsor Edgewood High School and continue providing guidance, support, and official Vatican recognition of each school's Dominican heritage and mission. DVM ensures the Catholic and Dominican identity through sponsorship rooted in spiritual formation, financial stewardship, and governance.
• Tuition Aid Data Services (TADS)coreTechnology or IntegrationEdgewood uses TADS to process financial assistance applications and determine each family's financial need. TADS collects and audits financial information, providing Edgewood with data to identify and match need-based assistance. A $35 processing fee is charged per application submitted through TADS.
• Over 60 Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit community partners for Edgewood's service learning program. Students complete 100 service hours (75 must be community hours) through these organizations. Many partnerships have lasted decades. Examples include Olbrich Gardens.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationFinalsite provides the website CMS and enrollment platform (Finalsite Parent Portal) used for inquiries, applications, interviews, document uploads, and enrollment management. Powerschool is used for course and grading platform.
• Wisconsin Department of RevenueminorOthersState of Wisconsin allows parents to deduct up to $10,000 per student in grades 9-12 at Catholic high schools, regardless of income. This serves as a financial benefit for families considering Edgewood.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cristo Rey High School Milwaukee: Catholic college-prep high school in Milwaukee within the national Cristo Rey network serving lower-income families through work-study. Comparable Catholic college-prep model with distinct access-mission approach.

Regional players

• St. Mary's Springs Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Fond du Lac, WI. Comparable Catholic mission and Wisconsin private-school market, though with broader K-12 scope.
• Aquinas High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in La Crosse, WI. Comparable Catholic mission and college-prep model, with a broader regional draw in western Wisconsin.
• Regis High School: Catholic K-12 school in Eau Claire, WI. Comparable by Catholic mission and Wisconsin footprint, though broader K-12 scope than Edgewood.

Direct peers

• Madison Country Day School: Independent (non-Catholic) college-preparatory school in Waunakee, WI serving the Madison metro. Comparable by private college-prep model and shared enrollment funnel with Madison-area families.
• Catholic Memorial High School: Catholic co-ed college-preparatory high school in Waukesha, WI. Comparable by Catholic mission, college-prep focus, and regional Wisconsin private-school dynamics.
• Messmer High School: Catholic co-ed college-preparatory high school in Milwaukee, WI. Comparable Catholic college-prep model with similar tuition-assistance dynamics.
• Pius XI Catholic High School: Catholic co-ed college-preparatory high school in Milwaukee, WI. Comparable by mission, AP-rich curriculum, and Wisconsin private-school market.
• Marquette University High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school for boys in Milwaukee, WI. Closest comparable by mission, geography, and Catholic college-prep model.
• Dominican High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Whitefish Bay, WI with shared Dominican heritage. Direct peer by sponsor tradition, faith-based identity, and college-prep curriculum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EdgewoodHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/edgewoodhsmadison
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/edgewood-high-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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