Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart

4800 139th Avenue Se, Bellevue, WA, 98006-0980
Founded in 1907 and designated an International Baccalaureate Programme World School in 2011, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, all-girls, independent, college-preparatory school serving students grades 5 through 12. As a member of the worldwide Network of Sacred Heart Schools, we educate each student to the following goals: a personal and active faith in God; a deep respect for intellectual values; a social awareness which impels to action; the building of community as a Christian value; and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. It is the essence of a Sacred Heart school that it be deeply concerned for each student's total development: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical. Forest Ridge provides a challenging academic environment that embraces students of diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. We develop confident young women who are responsible, creative and compassionate. Our community strives to bring hope and justice to the world.

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Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Learning Programs Supported Yes
Year Founded 1907
Student Body
Total Students 395 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 24% (WA School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 31:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 88%
Average Class Size 13 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus Chemistry
French Spanish
US History
Average SAT score 1821
Average ACT score 26
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Formal
(Monday full dress uniform, T-Fri Khaki pants and sweatshirts or dress uniform if girls prefer)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 14 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,500
Tuition Notes Tuition includess books, sports fees and uniforms, drama, middle school before and after school care.
% on Financial Aid 22%
Average Financial Aid Grant $16,360
Acceptance Rate 50%
Admissions Director Shana Abner (high school);Tara Waller (middle school)
Admissions Associate Jasmine Reyes
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Basketball Climbing
Cross Country Dance
Field Hockey Golf
Kayaking Lacrosse
Mountaineering Rock Climbing
Soccer Softball
Tennis Volleyball

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