Notre Dame High School

What Notre Dame High School does

Notre Dame High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory secondary school serving approximately 400 students in grades 9-12 at a single campus in Riverside, California. Founded in 1956 by the Diocese of San Diego and currently operating under the Diocese of San Bernardino, the school is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution holding triple accreditation from WASC, WCEA, and NCEA. It is the only private Catholic high school in Riverside and the only Apple Distinguished School in the city, recognized in 2021 as one of 686 schools worldwide.

The academic program spans eight departments offering 15 AP courses and a series of honors courses across English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Math, Science, Technology, Physical Education, Social Studies, and Theology. All students participate in a 1:1 iPad program integrated with Canvas Learning Management System, RenWeb student information system (district code ND-CA), FACTS Tuition Management for billing, SchoolPass for attendance and safety, and x2vol for community service tracking. The 75-minute rotating block schedule supports deeper instructional units, complemented by structured study and student support services including academic counseling, tutoring, and college application guidance from freshman year onward.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual domestic tuition of $10,100 per student, with international student tuition carrying additional fees for SEVIS documentation and homestay arrangements through Ivy International Group. Supplementary revenue includes required Annual Fund contributions ($600/family), Scrip fundraising requirements ($200/family), enrollment ($600), IT ($300), athletic ($575), and senior ($800) fees. Distribution is conducted directly through on-campus enrollment events including Discover ND open house, shadow days paired with Student Ambassadors, and campus tours, with applications processed online via RenWeb. The go-to-market approach is community-driven, leveraging diocesan feeder school relationships, organic social media across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and alumni engagement through the Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Gala and annual golf tournament.

Name

Notre Dame High School

Legal name

Notre Dame High School

Website

https://notredameriverside.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Notre Dame High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school in Riverside, California, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9-12 under the Diocese of San Bernardino, with Apple Distinguished School status and WASC, WCEA, and NCEA accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Catholic Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts-Focused Private K–12 Schools (EDAJABAN)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Private catholic schooling
• Secondary education services
• Faith based education
• High school academics

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Annual tuition of $10,100 for domestic students, the primary revenue stream. Payment plans available through FACTS including annual, 10-, 11-, and 12-month options.
2. International Student Tuition: Separate tuition schedule for international students with additional fees for SEVIS documentation and homestay arrangements facilitated through Ivy International Group.
3. Fees (Enrollment, IT, Athletic, Senior, Testing, Textbooks, Lab): Additional fees including $600 enrollment fee, $300 IT fee, $575 athletic fee, $800 senior fee, plus lab, testing, and textbook fees. These are one-time or per-class charges applied at enrollment.
4. Annual Fund & Scrip Fundraising: Required Annual Fund contribution of $600 per family and Scrip fundraising requirement of $200 in earnings. Athletics fundraising varies by sport.
5. Spirit Store & Uniform Sales: Athletics spirit wear sold through Game One online store. Uniforms purchased through Lands' End. Both are third-party facilitated transactions.
6. Gala Events & Sponsorships: Distinguished Alumni Scholarship Gala at $75/ticket with sponsorship packages ranging from $250 (Gold) to $5,000 (Legacy). Golf tournament generates additional revenue and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Notre Dame High School delivers private Catholic college-preparatory education for students in grades 9-12, including 15 AP courses, 9 honors courses, NCAA/NAIA and A-G UC/CSU compliant coursework, faith formation, 100 required community service hours, 20+ interscholastic sports, and visual/performing arts programs. The school operates a 1:1 iPad program (Apple Distinguished School, 2021) and is supported by Canvas LMS, RenWeb SIS, SchoolPass safety system, and FACTS tuition management.

Product overview

Notre Dame High School is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school offering a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 9-12. The school operates as a single unified institution with a one-to-one iPad program and Apple Distinguished School status. Core academic offerings include a college-preparatory curriculum with 15 AP courses and honors courses across eight departments (English/Fine Arts, Visual/Performing Arts, Foreign Language, Math/Science/Technology, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, and Theology). Student support services encompass academic counseling, campus ministry, and peer ministry programs. Extracurricular activities include athletic programs across three seasons and arts programs including theater, music, and visual arts. The school also serves international students through a dedicated admissions program with homestay support. Unique facilities include a student Relaxation Room for wellness support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College Preparatory Curriculum A-G UC/CSU compliant college-preparatory academic program with 15 AP courses (Art History, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, European History, Government, Language, Literature, Micro Economics, Music Theory & Composition, Psychology, Spanish Language, Studio Art, US History, World History), 9 Honors courses (Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, English I & II, French II/III/IV, Geometry, Spanish I/II/III), NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse preparation, and concurrent California Community College enrollment options. Designed for students in grades 9-12 seeking UC/CSU-eligible college admission.
• Apple Distinguished School 1:1 iPad Program One-to-one iPad program in which every student is issued an Apple iPad integrated into coursework, assignment submission, and digital learning tools, supported by school IT staff. Damaged iPads incur a $50 fee; lost or stolen iPads require a $400 replacement charge. The program earned Apple Distinguished School status in 2021.
• International Student Program Admissions program for international and exchange students in grades 9-12, with separate tuition schedule, SEVIS documentation, and homestay placement facilitated through partner agency Ivy International Group. Students must speak English and complete a video interview. Participants may enroll in all sports, clubs, and AP/honors coursework.
• Athletic Programs Comprehensive interscholastic athletic program covering 20+ sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, water polo, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis, golf, swimming, cross country, flag football, beach volleyball, and cheer/song. Athletic clearance managed via HomeCampus; home game tickets sold through GoFan. Covered by an annual $575 athletic fee (opt-out available for non-participants).
• Visual and Performing Arts Programs Arts program offerings include theater, musical theater, choir, visual arts (Art I, II, AP Studio Art), photography, video production (Titan TV), textile design, yearbook, and theater guild. The program operates within the Visual and Performing Arts academic department.
• Campus Ministry and Spiritual Retreats Faith formation program anchored in Catholic educational mission, including a peer ministry team, daily Mass opportunities, class-specific retreats including Kairos for seniors, and service learning. Operates as a distinct program supporting the school's ISO (Faith) pillar.
• Student Wellness Relaxation Room Dedicated on-campus quiet space for student wellness featuring ambient lighting, calming sounds, and curated accessories. Available before school, at breaks, lunch, and after school until 3 p.m. via 15-minute booking slots.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only Apple Distinguished School in Riverside, 1 of 686 worldwide (2021)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ivy International GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNotre Dame has partnered with Ivy International Group for international student homestay arrangements. The agency (usivy.net) connects international students with local homestay families. Contact: Ms. Way Lee ([email protected]). This partnership is essential for the school's international student program, which accepts students in grades 9-12 from abroad.
• FACTS Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS Tuition Management (Nelnet Business Solutions) provides the payment processing platform for tuition collection, fee management, and need-based financial assistance applications. All tuition and fees are processed through FACTS, including annual, monthly, and multi-month payment plans at 0% interest.
• Lands' EndminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNotre Dame partners with Lands' End for official school uniforms. Uniforms are exclusively purchased through the Lands' End website using school number 900150517. No physical uniform store is maintained on campus.
• Game One (Spirit Store)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorND Spirit Store operated through Game One online platform for purchasing official Notre Dame athletics spirit wear. The partnership allows for branded merchandise sales to students, families, alumni, and community.
• Diocese of San BernardinocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotre Dame is under the oversight of the Diocese of San Bernardino, which oversees 4 high schools, 24 elementary schools, and 2 preschools. The Diocese provides accreditation support, policy guidance, and access to partner school scholarship programs for enrolled families.
• Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotre Dame is fully accredited by WCEA (Western Catholic Educational Association), a regional accrediting agency for Catholic schools. This accreditation is essential for academic standards and recognition.
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WASC accreditation is critical for UC/CSU admissions eligibility.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by NCEA (National Catholic Educational Association), which supports Catholic school excellence, leadership, and advocacy nationwide.
• Apple Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an Apple Distinguished School (2021), Notre Dame has a strategic relationship with Apple Inc. The school promotes continuous innovation through Apple Products and is one of only 686 Apple Distinguished Schools worldwide and the only one in Riverside.
• Canvas Learning Management SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas LMS (by Instructure) is the primary learning management system used for all coursework, grade reporting, assignments, and parent/student communication. Integrated with RenWeb for student data management.
• RenWeb (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationRenWeb (now PowerSchool) provides the student information system for enrollment, admissions applications, and student records. District code ND-CA is used for all RenWeb/FACTS interactions.
• GoFanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoFan is the ticketing platform for purchasing home game athletic event tickets. Home games require GoFan tickets for entry, providing a modern digital ticketing experience for the athletics program.
• Apple and Oranges FoodserviceminorOthersOn-campus snack bar and food services provided by Apple and Oranges Foodservice. Lunch cards are managed through their platform for student meal purchases.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saint Mary's College High School: Berkeley-based Catholic college-preparatory high school in the Diocese of Oakland. Comparable private Catholic college-prep model with strong athletics, college counseling, and similar AP/honors course offerings.
• Servite High School: All-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Anaheim, CA. Operates a similar college-prep curriculum with AP courses, athletics, and a 1:1 device program, serving a comparable tuition-paying Catholic family demographic in Southern California.
• JSerra Catholic High School: Catholic college-prep high school in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Comparable faith-based college-prep model with similar AP curriculum, 1:1 technology integration, and college counseling infrastructure serving South Orange County families.
• Loyola High School Los Angeles: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-preparatory high school in Los Angeles. Comparable Jesuit Catholic college-prep model with extensive AP curriculum, robust athletics, and similar annual fund/gala fundraising structure.
• Mater Dei High School: Large Catholic coeducational college-preparatory high school in Santa Ana, CA. Comparable Catholic college-prep model with extensive AP offerings, competitive athletics, and similar tuition structure serving Orange County families.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: San Jose-based Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school. Comparable Catholic college-prep model with strong STEM offerings, competitive athletics, and similar tuition-driven revenue model in Northern California.
• Cathedral Catholic High School: San Diego-based Catholic college-preparatory high school under the Diocese of San Diego. Operates a comparable model with extensive AP courses, athletics, and faith formation, serving a similar college-prep Catholic family demographic in Southern California.
• Aquinas High School: San Bernardino-based Catholic college-preparatory high school under the same Diocese of San Bernardino as Notre Dame. Closest direct peer by governance, mission, and academic profile, sharing the same Diocesan leadership and accreditation framework.

Regional players

• Riverside Christian High School: Faith-based private college-preparatory high school in Riverside County that competes with Notre Dame for the same tuition-paying families in the local market. Smaller scale and interdenominational rather than Catholic, but offers a comparable private school alternative.
• Brophy College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Phoenix, AZ. Operates a comparable Catholic college-prep model with similar AP course offerings, extensive athletics, and a strong alumni fundraising program, though in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NDHSRiverside
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/NotreDameHighSchoolRiverside
• Facebookfacebook.com/NDHSRiverside
• Instagraminstagram.com/ndhsriverside/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ndhsriverside

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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