| Rice Memorial High School | |
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| 99 Proctor Avenue South Burlington, Vermont, 05403 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Parochial, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1917 |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Principal | Rev. Bernard W. Bourgeois |
| Faculty | 41[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 465[1] (2008-2009) |
| Average class size | 20[3] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13:1 |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Athletics | 17 Interscholastic Sports |
| Mascot | Green Knights |
| Accreditation(s) | New England Association of Schools and Colleges[2] |
| Average SAT scores | 1599[3] |
| Newspaper | 'Knightly News' |
| Associate Principal | Brian Ricca |
| Dean of Students | Lloyd Hulburd |
| Director of Admissions | Kimberly Hill |
| Athletic Director | Lloyd Hulburd |
| Chief Financial Officer | David Boucher |
| Website | http://rmhsvt.org/ |
Rice Memorial High School is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school in South Burlington, Vermont. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington. It serves students throughout Northern and Central Vermont. The new school and buildings were named for Bishop Joseph Rice who had established Cathedral High School in 1917.
The goal of Rice Memorial is to provide a challenging program that emphasizes academic excellence as well as personal and spiritual growth. Rice tries to encourage students to become a constructive member of society. The school's mission is to educate the whole person (mind, body, and soul).
Tuition is $8,295 annually.[4]
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It was opened on February 1, 1959 by Bishop Joyce. Previous to this the school was known as Cathedral High School, which had been founded in 1917, and was located in Burlington, Vermont. Rice Memorial High School was built to replace the decaying building of Cathedral High School. On the day it became Rice Memorial High School, 900 students marched from the old Cathedral High School to the new high school.[5]
The school equally recognizes the graduates of both schools, Cathedral/Rice, as a "joint" alumni.[6]
In 2009, probable arson caused damage to the gymnasium.[7]
The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.[8]
The student body has approximately 400 students, approximately 2/3 of whom are Catholic. Twenty one courses are offered in the Honors and Advanced Placement programs. In 2006, 64% of students scored 3 or higher on Advanced Placement exams. The average SAT score is 1599, and 90% of students graduate to 4 year colleges.
The average faculty member has 17 years experience, and 68% of the faculty have advanced degrees.
About 80% of the students participate in interscholastic athletics.[3] There are 32 athletic teams that compete in 17 different sports.
The school's prime rival is cross-town Burlington High School.[10]
Rice Memorial's mascot is the Green Knight; it replaced the "Little Indian."
The school's colors are Forest Green and White.
State Championships:
Boys' basketball has had a 54-6 record since the fall season of 2007. It's only losses have been to Burlington High School. Burlington's only loss since the 2007 season has been to Rice, in the 2009 State Championship[17] They have played Burlington High School in the past three Vermont State Division I championship's, winning in 2007 and 2009.
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