Mosaic by Class of 2022
A Rigorous, College-Preparatory Education—Delivered with Purpose
Our students engage in challenging coursework across science, math, humanities, languages, and the arts. Through small classes, expert faculty, and hands-on learning, graduates are well prepared for selective colleges—and for meaningful lives beyond high school.
Our students study every subject
At RSHS, every door is open. All students study every subject—without testing barriers, exclusions, or limits placed on their potential.
We believe confidence and courage are built not by avoiding difficulty, but by stepping into challenge, discovering strengths, and learning from moments that don’t go as planned.
Students learn to take risks, build resilience, and uncover interests and abilities they may never have known they had.
100% college acceptance · 95% college bound · Screen-free learning
It is okay to make mistakes here
We see learning as a journey, not a score. That’s why we don’t use letter grades. Instead, students receive thoughtful, detailed feedback that highlights what they’re doing well and where they can grow, with transcripts designed for college review.
This approach reduces stigma, competition, and pressure, creating space for authentic comprehension and confidence to develop.
Our graduates thrive, leaving RSHS ready for great colleges and even greater futures.
You can do more in a small school
With small class sizes, every student is known, valued, and able to make a real impact. There are no barriers to participation in sports, clubs, or advanced and specialty coursework.
Students have the opportunity to discover passions, find their voice, and grow into who they are meant to be.
“In college class discussions, I felt comfortable speaking up and thinking independently—that’s something I carry directly from my high school experience.”
Our students debate, experiment, create, and think deeply.
Our curriculum integrates science, humanities, and the arts through hands-on labs, close reading, research, artistic practice, and lively discussion.
Our faculty are experts in their fields
—scholars, scientists, professionals, artists, and musicians—who spark curiosity and mentor students as thoughtful, capable creators and thinkers. Our full-time faculty all hold master’s degrees or higher.
Curriculum at a Glance
4 years of core academics (Science, Math, English, History)
4 years of World Language
4 years of Art and Music
Full year of College Counseling
Advanced electives and Senior Projects
Annual experiential learning trips
Exchange program opportunities
Low-screen learning environment
RSHS is a strong fit for students who are curious, capable, and ready to engage deeply with their education.
Our program supports a wide range of learners, but it is especially well suited for students who:
Enjoy experiential and hands-on learning
Are motivated by understanding and growth, not just grades or test scores
Want academic challenge within a supportive, collaborative community
Benefit from close relationships with teachers and small class sizes
Are interested in exploring a broad range of subjects before specializing in college
Seek strong preparation for college alongside personal growth and independence
Graduates share that they valued being part of a close-knit community where they were known, challenged, and trusted
—and where they learned to take an active role in their own learning.
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