Risen Christ Catholic School

What Risen Christ Catholic School does

Risen Christ Catholic School is a K-8 Catholic dual immersion school founded in 1993 through the consolidation of five urban parish schools (Holy Name, Holy Rosary, Incarnation, St. Albert the Great, and St. Stephen's) in South Minneapolis. It operates as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 41-1748146) affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and designated as a Drexel Mission School. The school serves approximately 300 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic/Latino, low-income (89% in poverty), and English Language Learners (over 70%), delivered through a faculty of 48 at a 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school's core offering is a dual language immersion program that delivers instruction across English and Spanish throughout the school day via a proprietary language allocation methodology — allocating English Language Arts and Religion in English and Math, Science/Social Studies in Spanish in lower grades, with expanded Spanish instructional time in upper grades. Curriculum components include Amplify CKLA and Caminos (language arts) and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt IntoMath and Arriba las Matemáticas (math). The model is validated by membership in Boston College's Two-Way Immersion Network for Catholic Schools (TWIN-CS), one of only 41 Catholic dual immersion schools nationally, and by the Seal of Biliteracy Pathway Award granted to graduates by Boston College. The Class of 2023 was the first Minnesota Catholic dual immersion cohort to graduate as bilingual and biliterate students. Supporting programs include faith formation (weekly Mass, daily prayer, sacramental preparation), Title I/III tutoring, special education via Minneapolis Public Schools, athletics via Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (soccer, basketball, volleyball), before-school care via Bilingual Learning Center, and enrichment such as the Augsburg Urban Debate League, COMPAS artist residencies, and University of Minnesota nutrition programming.

Revenue is generated across three streams: tuition on a sliding scale ($600–$4,700 per student per year for 2025-2026), individual and parish donations, and foundation grants. The model is heavily subsidized — 96% of students receive tuition assistance with average tuition paid of just $767 per student. Major foundation support comes from Aim Higher Foundation (founded 2012, 137–153 scholarships per year, over $500,000 cumulative), GHR Foundation (curriculum grants), Catholic Community Foundation (endowed scholarships), Catholic Services Appeal Foundation, Carolyn Foundation, and Page Education Foundation. Reported outcomes include a 100% high school graduation rate and 81% college enrollment rate for sampled alumni from the Classes of 2015–2019, against a student body where 91% qualified for Free/Reduced Lunch. MNSAA accreditation is held continuously from 1993 and was renewed through 2031 in spring 2024.

Name

Risen Christ Catholic School

Legal name

Risen Christ Catholic School

Website

https://risenchristschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Risen Christ Catholic School is a Minneapolis K-8 nonprofit operating Minnesota's only Catholic dual immersion program for approximately 300 primarily Hispanic and low-income students, funded through sliding-scale tuition, donations, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Catholic Bilingual Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Dual language immersion
• K-8 bilingual schooling
• Faith-based education
• Private elementary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Tuition ranges from $600 to $4,700 per year for 2025-2026 school year. 96% of students receive tuition assistance, with average tuition paid being $767 per student. Payment plans include 3-payment, 5-payment, and monthly electronic options.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 41-1748146) that relies on donations from individuals, parishes, and community supporters. Various giving mechanisms including online donations, stock gifts, IRA qualified charitable distributions, donor advised funds, matching gifts, memorial/tribute gifts, planned giving, and monthly giving program.
3. Foundation Grants: Support from foundations including Aim Higher Foundation (137-153 scholarships per year, over $500,000 invested since inception), GHR Foundation, Catholic Community Foundation, Catholic Services Appeal Foundation, and others. These provide tuition assistance enabling financial accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Risen Christ Catholic School operates a K-8 Catholic dual language immersion program providing instruction in both English and Spanish across all academic subjects. The school serves approximately 300 students with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, integrating bilingual academics, Catholic faith formation, student support services, athletics, and before-school care into a single educational offering for families in South Minneapolis.

Product overview

Risen Christ Catholic School offers a comprehensive K-8 dual language immersion educational program. The core offering is its Dual Language Immersion Program providing instruction in both English and Spanish across all academic subjects. Supporting programs include Kindergarten, Faith Formation, Student Support Services (Title I/III tutoring, special education), Athletics (soccer, basketball, volleyball), Before School Care, and Extracurricular Activities (debate league, artist residencies, yearbook). The school provides extensive tuition assistance ensuring financial accessibility for all families.

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Products and services

• Dual Language Immersion Program K-8 bilingual education program providing instruction in both English and Spanish across all academic subjects, with students spending portions of each day in each language. Students graduate with bilingualism and biliteracy validated by Boston College's Seal of Biliteracy Pathway Award.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day bilingual kindergarten program building essential academic skills through phonics-based reading instruction, handwriting practice, vocabulary development, and math instruction with hands-on learning.
• Faith Formation Spiritual development program including regular religious education classes focusing on liturgy, sacraments, Catholic saints, prayer, and weekly Mass attendance on Thursdays.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support system including City Connects partnership with Boston College, school counselors, Title I and Title III tutoring programs, one-on-one volunteer tutoring, and special education services through Minneapolis Public Schools.
• Athletics Program Sports program for grades 5-8 offered through partnership with Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
• Before School Care Bilingual enrichment programming offered in partnership with Bilingual Learning Center, including homework assistance, physical activities, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and chess games.
• Extracurricular Activities Enrichment programs including Urban Debate League partnered with Augsburg University, Yearbook Club, COMPAS Artist Residencies, and Expanded Food and Nutrition Program with University of Minnesota.
• Tuition Assistance Program Financial aid program ensuring no family is turned away due to financial circumstances, with 96% of students receiving tuition aid and sliding scale tuition ranging from $600 to $4,700 per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school graduation rate for Risen Christ alumni vs. lower rates for Hispanic, Free/Reduced Lunch, and ELL students statewide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• University of St. ThomascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDougherty Family College partnership sends alumni like Diana Tirado to complete associate degree with $1,000 tuition. Page Education Foundation awards scholarships to Risen Christ alumni attending. Alumni volunteer and work at the school.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWork-study program college preparatory school where many Risen Christ alumni continue education. Diana Tirado graduated from Cristo Rey and worked at Pohlad Companies through work-study. 72.5% of Class 2023 attended Catholic high schools.
• Boston College - City ConnectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership among archdiocesan schools, Boston College and community agencies offering hub of support including before/after-school programs, academic support, tutoring, counseling, healthcare and social services. Full-time licensed social worker serves as coordinator.
• Bilingual Learning CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEsteemed nonprofit organization providing bilingual enrichment programming before school each day for students in grades K-8. Offers bilingual enrichment, homework assistance, physical activities, arts and crafts, STEM activities, and chess.
• Minneapolis Park & Recreation BoardsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to provide athletic programs for students grades 5th-8th, ages 8-15. Fall sports include soccer and volleyball; spring sports include basketball.
• Augsburg University - Urban Debate LeaguesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing Urban Debate League teams in Spanish and English for students to engage in global topics while developing public speaking and critical thinking skills. 9 of 19 Spanish Debate participants placed in Citywide Championship.
• University of Minnesota - Expanded Food and Nutrition ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing hands-on, interactive lessons on cooking, grocery budgeting and exercise after school. Teaches skills for choosing healthier food, eating healthier, stretching grocery budget, food safety and increasing physical activity.
• COMPAS Artist ResidenciessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll middle school students learn from COMPAS Artists visiting for several weeks. Professional artists from around the world lead immersive, hands-on projects. Also funded the cafeteria mural with Ecuadorian artist Victor Yepez.
• Youth FrontierssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Youth Frontiers' Courage Retreat for middle school students as part of enrichment programming supported by Carolyn Foundation.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holy Cross Catholic School: Catholic K-8 school in Minneapolis. Directly comparable parochial school serving similar urban families within the same archdiocesan footprint.
• Nativity of Mary School: Catholic K-8 school in Bloomington, MN, within the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Comparable as a parochial elementary school serving urban/suburban Catholic families in the same regional Catholic education ecosystem, though without a dual immersion focus.
• Annunciation School: Catholic K-8 school in Minneapolis under the same Archdiocese. Direct peer in terms of grade levels served, faith-based curriculum, and urban Minneapolis family base.
• Cretin-Derham Hall: Catholic college-preparatory school in St. Paul, MN, attended by Risen Christ alumni (e.g., Laura's daughter). Comparable Catholic secondary institution in the same archdiocese.
• Cristo Rey Jesuit High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Minneapolis where many Risen Christ alumni continue their education. Direct downstream peer and feeder partner for graduates.
• DeLaSalle High School: Catholic high school in Minneapolis attended by Risen Christ graduates (e.g., Class of 2025's Jennifer). Direct peer for the secondary segment of the same Catholic education pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Breck School: Independent, non-sectarian K-12 school in Golden Valley, MN. Comparable private K-12 incumbent competing for Minneapolis-area families across the same grade range.
• Minnehaha Academy: Private Christian K-12 school in Minneapolis. Comparable faith-affiliated private school competing in the same metro Minneapolis enrollment market.
• The Blake School: Independent, non-sectarian K-12 school in Minneapolis. Comparable as a private K-12 institution competing for the same metro families, though at a much higher tuition tier and without the bilingual mission.
• Academy of Holy Angels: Catholic K-12 school in Richfield, MN, in the same archdiocese. Broader incumbent offering Catholic education across the full K-12 span, with overlap in feeder relationships and donor networks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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