Regina Dominican High School

What Regina Dominican High School does

Regina Dominican High School is a private, non-profit Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school located at 701 Locust Road in Wilmette, Illinois, on Chicago's North Shore. Founded in 1958 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters and operating under the sponsorship of Dominican Veritas Ministries, the school serves approximately 400 students in grades 9-12, plus a smaller 7th-8th grade cohort in the Accelerated Mathematics Program. The academic core offers over 140 courses including 17 Advanced Placement classes, with specialized pathways such as the Allworth Scholars Program for high-achieving students, the Byrne Pathway for students with documented learning needs, and the Leadership Institute. Outcomes include a 17% average gain in standardized-test national percentile rank from freshman to senior year, 92%+ AP credit-earning pass rates, and an average $266,000 scholarship award per Class of 2026 student.

The school's revenue model centers on annual tuition of $21,800 for 2026-2027, supplemented by a structured Regina Fund annual giving program, special event proceeds (Black & White Gala, Booster Club Golf Outing, reunions), parking permits, and ancillary programs including summer camps. More than 60% of students receive some form of financial assistance administered through FACTS Grant & Aid, and an average gap of approximately $10,000 per student between tuition and full cost of education is bridged through philanthropy. The go-to-market is multi-channel: a dedicated enrollment team with sub-regional coverage (North Shore/Northwest Suburbs, Chicago), the North Shore Application Agreement with Loyola Academy and Woodlands Academy for shared applicant consideration, a public website powered by Finalsite, social media presence, and active alumnae referrals from a network of more than 10,000 graduates.

The technology stack is composed of standard educational SaaS: PowerSchool for student information, Google Classroom (and Canvas at some levels) for learning management, Ravenna Hub for applications, FACTS for financial aid processing, Nelnet for payments, Finalsite for web, Final Forms for student registration, Applitrack for HR, and College Board systems for AP/SAT/PSAT testing, with Global Online Academy consortium membership providing online course access. The institution has been recognized with the 2025 National Blue Ribbon School designation (U.S. Department of Education), the 2025 Illinois Governor's Blue Ribbon Schools Award, CAPE Blue Ribbon recognition, and three consecutive years on the College Board AP Platinum Honor Roll, while pursuing a multi-year Campus Master Plan to upgrade physical infrastructure.

Name

Regina Dominican High School

Legal name

Regina Dominican High School

Website

https://rdpanthers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Regina Dominican High School is a private, non-profit Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school on Chicago's North Shore, founded in 1958. It serves grades 9-12 from a single Wilmette campus with 140+ courses and 17 AP classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for 2026-2027 is $21,800. This is the primary revenue stream for the school, covering academic programs, athletics, campus ministry, and student services. Families pay tuition annually with various payment options available.
2. The Regina Fund (Annual Giving): Unrestricted gifts to the Regina Fund provide critically needed support for program enhancements, technology upgrades, tuition assistance, and annual operations not covered by tuition. Donors can designate specific priorities if desired.
3. Special Events Revenue: Annual fundraising events including Black & White Gala (spring), Booster Club Golf Outing (fall), and Reunion celebrations generate revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations.
4. Parking Permits: Student parking permits available for $275 annually, with discounted carpool rate of $225 for students with at least one passenger.
5. Accelerated Mathematics Program: Pre-high school mathematics program for 7th and 8th grade students costing $1,000 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Regina Dominican High School is a private, non-profit Catholic all-girls college-preparatory high school delivering grades 9-12 education to students on Chicago's North Shore. The school sells tuition-based academic instruction across 140+ courses with 17 AP classes, complemented by the Allworth Scholars honors program, Byrne Pathway for students with learning needs, Leadership Institute, athletics via 11 IHSA teams, fine arts, Campus Ministry, and personalized college counseling.

Product overview

Regina Dominican High School is the premier all-girls, Catholic college-preparatory high school on Chicago's North Shore, offering a unified educational product centered on academic excellence, leadership development, and faith formation. The core academic program includes over 140 courses with 17 AP classes, supplemented by specialized programs: the Allworth Scholars Program for high-achieving students, the Byrne Pathway for students with learning needs, the Leadership Institute for character development, and an Accelerated Mathematics Program. Beyond academics, the school provides athletics (11 IHSA teams), fine arts (visual, music, drama, dance), Campus Ministry with retreats and service requirements, college counseling from licensed professionals, Caritas academic support, summer programs, and parent engagement via the Booster Club and Parent Association. The school integrates technology platforms including PowerSchool, Google Classroom, Ravenna for applications, FACTS for financial aid, and Finalsite for web presence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Academic Program Comprehensive Catholic college-preparatory curriculum covering grades 9-12 with over 140 courses including 17 Advanced Placement classes, honors programs, and personalized academic pathways for students with varying abilities and interests. Delivered to female students enrolled at the Wilmette campus.
• Allworth Scholars Program Accelerated honors program for high-achieving students offering AP courses starting freshman year, exclusive Leadership Institute opportunities, and experiential learning experiences including partnership with the Grainger Center for Simulation and Innovation.
• Byrne Pathway Individualized academic support pathway for students with documented IEP, 504 Plan, or Catholic school education plan, providing tailored support for specific learning disabilities, developmental delays, and ADD/ADHD.
• Leadership Institute Resource center and programming hub for girls to discover their voices, build leadership skills through Leadership Scholars, Leadership Badging, and the Her Story Started Here speaker series. 65% student participation rate.
• Accelerated Mathematics Program Early access mathematics program for motivated 7th and 8th grade students to begin high school math sequence, allowing progression to AP Calculus and AP Statistics by senior year. Cost: $1,000 for 2026-2027 school year.
• College Counseling Professionally licensed college counseling team providing personalized guidance through self-reflection, school exploration, application preparation, and support from freshman year through senior year. Delivered $266K average scholarship award per Class of 2026 student.
• Athletics Program 11 IHSA athletic teams including basketball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, cross country, golf, tennis, bowling, lacrosse, flag football, and softball, plus club opportunities for equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, rowing, and sailing.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive arts education including visual arts, music (Chamber Singers, Regina Chorale, Orchestra), drama/theater, and dance (Orchesis Dance Company) with performance opportunities.
• Campus Ministry & Faith Formation Spiritual development program grounded in Dominican tradition, including Dominican Preachers leadership, grade-level retreats (Freshman, Sophomore Kairos, Senior In-HER-mission), and four-year service ministry requirement.
• Caritas Study Hall Academic support program providing learning strategies, executive function skills, and study habits development with regular communication between support teacher, guidance counselor, and parents.
• Summer Programs Summer assignments for various subjects (English, Math, AP Chemistry, Latin, AP Physics, Spanish) and athletic camps (cross country, golf, flag football, volleyball) for grades 6-12.
• Global Online Academy (GOA) Course Access Member of Global Online Academy providing access to online courses and collaborative learning opportunities. GOA is a consortium of independent schools offering global classrooms and unique academic experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17% average increase in national percentile rank on standardized tests from Freshman to Senior year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dominican Veritas Ministries (DVM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanonical entity of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan serving as official sponsor. Ensures mission alignment with Dominican charism focused on truth, justice, prayer, community, and pursuit of knowledge. Provides spiritual and mission oversight while heritage with Adrian Dominican Sisters shapes school community.
• Global Online Academy (GOA)coreTechnology or IntegrationMember of Global Online Academy providing access to online courses and collaborative learning opportunities. GOA is a consortium of independent schools offering global classrooms and unique academic experiences.
• The International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of global network championing transformative impact of girls' education. Provides resources, research, and advocacy for all-girls schooling benefits. Network connects Regina with leading girls' schools worldwide.
• National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited by and affiliated with NCEA, the national organization for Catholic education. Provides advocacy, professional development, and resources for Catholic schools.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited member of NAIS, serving as voice for independent education. Provides advocacy, research, and professional development resources for private schools.
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional partnership providing access to curriculum development resources and professional learning services for educators.
• Daniel Murphy Scholarship FundminorOthersChicago-based organization providing high school scholarship assistance and educational support to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Regina is an approved scholarship recipient school.
• Hope Ignites (Boys Hope/Girls Hope of Illinois)minorOthersResidential and academic program serving middle through high school students. Provides room, board, tuition, and summer activities. Regina is an approved school for participants.
• Holy Family Scholars (HFS)minorOthersFour-year scholarship program for economically disadvantaged Chicago area students showing academic and leadership promise. Includes tuition assistance, mentoring, college visits, and admissions support.
• The Madonna FoundationminorOthersFoundation providing academic support and tuition grants to young women with significant financial need for attendance at all-girls Catholic high schools in Chicago area.
• Big Shoulders FundminorOthersOrganization providing support to students from city schools who value quality education. Prepares students for lifelong success while strengthening schools and communities.
• FACTS Grant & AidcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid processing partner used to evaluate family financial situations for tuition assistance eligibility. Handles online application requiring tax returns and W-2 forms.
• Grainger Center for Simulation and InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Allworth Scholars experiential learning opportunities in simulation and innovation technology.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity High School: All-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in River Forest, IL, sponsored by the Sisters of Providence. Direct competitor for Chicago-area Catholic families seeking single-gender secondary education.
• Benet Academy: Catholic Benedictine college-prep high school in Lisle, IL. Competes with Regina Dominican for high-achieving Chicago-area Catholic families seeking rigorous college-preparatory education.
• Fenwick High School: Catholic Dominican college-prep high school in Oak Park, IL (Dominican heritage overlap with Regina Dominican). Competes for academically oriented Chicago-area Catholic families.
• Loyola Academy: Jesuit Catholic college-prep high school in Wilmette, IL, explicitly named in the North Shore Application Agreement with Regina Dominican. Competes for the same applicant pool and shares joint enrollment review.
• Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School: All-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school on Chicago's South Side, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. Closest direct competitor to Regina Dominican in the all-girls Catholic prep segment serving Chicagoland families.
• Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart: All-girls Catholic college-preparatory school in the same North Shore geography, explicitly named in Regina Dominican's North Shore High School Application Agreement. Directly competes for the same Chicago-area Catholic families.
• Marist High School: Co-ed Catholic college-preparatory high school on Chicago's South Side, sponsored by the Marist Brothers. Competes for the broader Chicagoland Catholic family pool targeting college-prep education.
• Montini Catholic High School: Co-ed Catholic college-prep high school in Lombard, IL. Competes for Chicago-area Catholic families seeking college-preparatory secondary education across the western and southern suburbs.

Others

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): Accreditation and advocacy body for U.S. independent schools, including Regina Dominican. Sets competitive standards and provides shared research and benchmarking across the private school category.
• International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS): Global network of girls' schools of which Regina Dominican is a member. Provides research, advocacy, and peer benchmarking that shape the all-girls education category in which Regina competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/regina.dominican
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/regina-dominican-high-school

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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