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As a Roman Catholic college preparatory high school, Rice Memorial High School exists to guide its students toward the realization of their God-given potential. Rice teaches students to recognize and develop their gifts by inspiring them to love learning, to serve others and to seek God through Jesus Christ and his Church. Mission
Commitment to Catholic faith formation Commitment to learning Service to others Rigorous academics Value diversity Comprehensive involvement in extracurricular activities Accessibility of Catholic education to those who seek it Core Values
We will become the preeminent Catholic college preparatory high school in the greater Chittenden County, and the school of choice for 500 students who are compelled by our demonstrated culture of excellence in Catholic identity, academics, athletics, fine arts, and community service. Our Vision for the Future…
Founded in 1917 as Cathedral High School; became Rice in 1959 Owned and operated by the Diocese of Burlington Over 11,000 alumni (8,000 with good contact info) 90% of our 2011 graduates were accepted to 4-year colleges Students come from 4 states and 11 foreign countries 70% of our students are Roman Catholic School Facts
About Our Faculty • No. of Full-Time Lay Teachers = 33 • No. of Part-Time Lay Teachers = 2 • No. of Religious = 2 • With 10+ years of experience at RMHS: 16 • With advance/graduate degrees: 20 (1 Ph.D.) • Number of alumni faculty: 3
2009-2010: 368 2010-2011: 358 2011-2012: 370 Projected 2012-2013: 370 Target Enrollment: 500 Enrollment Trend
Operating Budget (Revs.) for ’11-’12: $4.1 Million Net tuition and fees: $2,560,836 (62.66%) Diocesan and Parish Sub: $ 448,000 (10.96%) Development: $ 400,000 (9.79%) Athletics: $ 389,000 (9.53%) Other School Income: $ 196,225 (4.80%) Grant Income: $ 92,000 (2.25%) Budget Info
Actual number of Students: 365 Budgeted Expenses per Student: $11,671 Budgeted Net Tuition Revenues per Student: $ 7,016 Tuition “GAP” per student: $ 4,655 Tuition Gap
Need in 2010-2011: $850,000 Awarded in 2010-2011: $552,290 (65% of amount needed) 45% of student body—165 students— received tuition assistance The need for tuition assistance is growing year to year Faculty/Staff tuition remission: $130,000 Tuition Assistance
Current Endowment Fund Balance: $240,000 (General rule of thumb: 2 to 3 times operating budget) Permanently Restricted to Scholarships: $240,000 Endowment
Annual Fund Appeal 2009-2010: $291,910 Annual Fund Appeal 2010-2011: $378,336 (30% +) Total donors 2010-2011: 1165 Parent participation- 40% Alumni participation- 10% Annual Giving
Capital Investment Needs • Deferred Maintenance and replacement of major systems • New or Expanded Programs • Updating and Refreshing lobby and common spaces throughout campus • New/Remodeled Academic Spaces • Athletic Field (at least 1 new field and a new track) • Arts Center for Performance and Visual Arts • Greater endowment resources to support crucial operating programs