Our students and their families embrace our mission to love learning, seek God and serve others.  It is weaved into every aspect of life at Rice and reflected in the character our students develop and how they carry themselves inside and outside of school.

Our foundation is built on kindness, respect and trust. Each day begins with a moment of silence, a reading from the Bible and Rice's Mission Prayer. Daily Mass is offered in our chapel, along with monthly class Masses and school-wide Mass on Holy Days. Students are required to take religion classes every year they are enrolled at Rice.

With SAT scores higher than the state average and over 90 percent of graduates attending college, Rice students embody the pursuit of academic excellence. Our college prep curriculum focuses on providing the skills necessary for students to be successful with the rigors of college. 

Rice has 15 Honors classes and 12 AP classes accessible to all students. Rice is the only school in Chittenden County offering the prestigious Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma. This Program fosters critical thinking and research skills that college admissions offices value.

For more information about Rice's pursuit of academic excellence, including a list of our Honors and AP classes, click here. 

Students at Rice are required to perform over 80 hours of community service between freshman and senior year. By placing the needs of others ahead of themselves, students develop valuable experience and learn immeasurable lessons about their place in the world.

Our Campus Ministry office facilitates much of this service activity, providing opportunities for community involvement at the Lund Home, COTS, King Street Youth Center, the Special Olympics, and their family parishes.

Rice offers a nurturing and caring learning environment where students make connections that last a lifetime. Stunt Nite is just one example of how students leave the classroom and collaborate with the community. A Rice education goes beyond high school!

“Community” is a phrase often used in schools. At Rice, it’s a way of life. With just over 350 students – nearly 1/3 the size of most local public high schools – a sense of belonging is established quickly.  Small classes allow teachers an opportunity to really know their students. Underclassmen are recognized and mentored by older students.  And, respect for one another is expected, allowing students the freedom to try something different, often discovering new gifts and talents along the way.