Rosemount Senior High School

What Rosemount Senior High School does

Rosemount Senior High School is a public four-year comprehensive secondary school located in Rosemount, Minnesota, operating within Independent School District 196 and serving students in grades 9 through 12. Founded in 1918, the school has operated continuously for more than a century and has been recognized with the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon award. Its core product is a full secondary academic program, delivered through a trimester calendar that exposes students to more than 400 distinct courses spanning college preparatory, vocational, fine arts, and physical education tracks.

The school's underlying academic infrastructure is anchored by a 1:1 iPad program providing each student with a personal device, and by a robust concurrent-enrollment architecture. Through the College in the Schools agreement with the University of Minnesota and the Work and Learn Program with the University of St. Thomas (established January 2022), students can earn transferable college credit and applied work experience while still enrolled in high school. Recent product extensions include the Summer 2026 launch of a Freshman Academy to support ninth-grade transition and a Summer Credit Recovery program for students remediating failed coursework. The school also operates an English Language Learner program and an Indian Education program, and has deployed the AlwaysOn multilingual chatbot supporting 24+ languages to broaden family-facing communication. Mental-health services are delivered in partnership with the Associated Clinic of Psychology.

As a public school, Rosemount Senior High does not operate a commercial revenue model. Operating funds are derived from state per-pupil aid, federal categorical funding (including special education), and local property-tax levies administered through District 196, supplemented by Community Education fees for selected fee-based programming. Student enrollment is determined by residence within the school attendance boundary under Minnesota's compulsory education framework, meaning the school's "customer base" is a captive, geographically defined population rather than a market that can be expanded through conventional commercial activity. Growth is expressed primarily through programmatic depth, post-secondary partnerships, and student-support services rather than enrollment scaling.

Name

Rosemount Senior High School

Legal name

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools (Independent School District 196)

Website

https://rhs.district196.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rosemount Senior High School is a public four-year secondary school in Rosemount, Minnesota, within Independent School District 196, serving grades 9-12 with 400+ trimester courses, concurrent enrollment through the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas, and a 1:1 iPad program.

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 industries

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE), Youth-to-Adult Bridge & College Readiness (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAK)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• College preparatory programs
• Special education services
• Extracurricular athletics programs
• Academic counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosemount, MN

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through state and local tax revenue as a public high school within Independent School District 196. No tuition charged to district residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rosemount Senior High School is a public four-year high school that delivers secondary education to grades 9-12 students within Independent School District 196. It provides more than 400 trimester courses across eleven subject areas, including core academics, Advanced Placement (AP), AVID, STEM, concurrent college enrollment (College in the Schools, PSEO), Special Education services, summer programs (Freshman Academy and Credit Recovery), arts programs, athletics, counseling, and a 1:1 iPad technology program. Education is provided at no tuition cost to district residents.

Product overview

Rosemount High School offers a comprehensive educational portfolio of more than 400 trimester courses across eleven subject areas. The academic program includes core college-preparatory courses, honors and AP courses, concurrent enrollment options (College in the Schools with University of Minnesota, InCollege English, PSEO), and the AVID college-readiness program. Specialized programs include STEM education, Special Education services with center-based programs (THRIVE, CONNECT, SKILLS, ACHIEVE, STRATEGIES), and the RHS Library and Technology Support Center. Summer programs include Freshman Academy for incoming 9th graders and Credit Recovery for credit-deficient students. The school also offers robust Arts programs (Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Literary Arts, Vocal Music) and Athletics. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 iPad program with Schoology LMS, Infinite Campus SIS, Naviance for college/career planning, and various digital library resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freshman Academy Summer transition program for incoming 9th graders featuring academic skill development in reading, writing, and math combined with field trips, group activities, and service learning to ease the transition to high school.
• Summer Credit Recovery Intensive summer program allowing students to recover failed credits in core subjects (English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Wellness) through shortened sessions.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level courses offered at RHS allowing students to earn college credit by completing the course and AP exam. Courses include AP Biology, US History, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Computer Science, English, Psychology, and more.
• College in the Schools (CIS) University of Minnesota courses taught at RHS by trained high school teachers. Grades appear on both high school and university transcripts. Courses include Physiology, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, and composition courses.
• Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) State program allowing 11th and 12th graders to earn college credit tuition-free while still in high school through enrollment at postsecondary institutions.
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) College readiness program designed to prepare students for college eligibility, focusing on academic skills, note-taking, and college awareness for students in the academic middle.
• STEM Program Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary STEM courses.
• Special Education Services Full continuum of special education services including center-based programs (THRIVE, CONNECT, SKILLS, ACHIEVE, STRATEGIES), work experience, and transition services for students with disabilities.
• RHS Library and Technology Support Center Combined library and technology center providing physical and digital resources including books, eBooks via MackinVia, research databases, citation tools, and technology support.
• Mentor Program Program connecting students with mentors for academic and personal guidance throughout their high school experience.
• RHS Counseling Department Comprehensive counseling program addressing emotional wellness, academic planning, future planning, and personal/social needs through individual counseling, group counseling, and college/career guidance.
• Arts Programs Award-winning arts program recognized by Minnesota Alliance for Arts in Education for excellence in Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Literary Arts, and Vocal Music - the only Minnesota school recognized in five programs.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program competing in the South Suburban Conference and Region 3AA of the Minnesota State High School League, with sports including baseball, flag football, basketball, and more.
• 1:1 iPad Program District-wide 1:1 iPad initiative providing each student with an iPad device, including protection plans, digital citizenship resources, and technology support.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of St. ThomasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2022Work and Learn Program partnership with Districts 196, 916, and 917 - provides pathway for paraprofessionals to earn teaching license in special education while working for the district.
• District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent school district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools across the Rosemount, Apple Valley, and Eagan area. District provides funding, administration, and oversight for Rosemount High School.
• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege in the Schools (CIS) concurrent enrollment program - University of Minnesota courses taught at Rosemount High School by specially trained high school teachers. Students earn credit on both high school and university transcripts. Tuition paid by school district.
• Associated Clinic of PsychologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-linked and co-located mental health services including individual therapy, family therapy, individual skills training, and family skills training.
• Empower UminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline mental health tool providing students with skills for resilience, self-directed learning, and mental health support through blended online lessons with coaching.
• Care SolaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health referral service provided complimentary and confidentially to students, staff, and families to help find mental health, substance use, and basic needs services.
• Intermediate Districts 916 and 917minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork and Learn Program partnership providing pathway for paraprofessionals to earn teaching licenses while working for partner districts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eagan High School: One of five District 196 high schools serving Eagan, Minnesota; direct peer operating the same community-led enrollment model, identical LMS/SIS tech stack, and overlapping college-prep and athletic offerings.
• Eastview High School: Sibling high school within the same Independent School District 196 serving Apple Valley/Eagan, Minnesota; directly comparable suburban public high school with overlapping feeder system, similar concurrent enrollment programs, and shared district resources.
• Apple Valley High School: District 196 sibling high school in Apple Valley, Minnesota; the most direct geographic and structural peer, sharing administrators, technology platforms, and concurrent enrollment partnerships with University of Minnesota and PSEO.
• School of Environmental Studies: Fifth District 196 high school offering an environmental/magnet-style theme; directly comparable as a public high school sharing district infrastructure, ParentSquare, Infinite Campus, and concurrent enrollment pathways.

Regional players

• Minnetonka High School: Strong-performing Minneapolis suburban public high school with comparable AP, concurrent enrollment, and STEM/arts offerings; peer for high-performing Minnesota public high schools serving college-bound students.
• Bloomington Jefferson High School: Public high school in Bloomington, Minnesota with comparable suburban Minneapolis-area profile and concurrent enrollment options; comparable scale and program breadth though typically ranks a tier below RHS.
• Eden Prairie High School: Minnesota suburban public high school with similar college-prep, AP, and concurrent enrollment focus and consistent recognition in state rankings; comparable scale, student segments, and program breadth.
• Lakeville North High School: Suburban Minnesota public high school serving a similar demographic profile to Rosemount; comparable size, AP and concurrent enrollment offerings, and athletics programs within the south-metro region.
• Edina High School: Top-ranked Twin Cities suburban public high school with comparable AP/concurrent enrollment programming and national awards; peer by category (high-performing Minnesota public high school) though operating in a different district.
• Wayzata High School: High-achieving Minneapolis-area public high school repeatedly recognized in U.S. News and Niche rankings; comparable as a top-tier Minnesota suburban public high school competing for similar college-bound student families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RosemountHS
• Facebookfacebook.com/RosemountHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/rhsirish/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rosemountseniorhighmn

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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