Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
Overview

At Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, we are 100% girl centered! With 109 years of experience, we are a place where young women can learn to embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, promote equality, and lead globally. Located int he greater Seattle Area, a Forest Ridge education encourages thinking beyond borders of all kinds. We inspire students to challenge themselves intellectually and nurture their own spirituality. Valuing curiosity, inquiry and investigation, each grade-level curriculum is designed to build the skills of flexible thinking, critical reasoning and purposeful collaboration. Reaching across the borders of academic disciplines allows them to draw on learning to be effective agents-of-change. The goal of a Forest Ridge education is to unlock the potential inside of each student. Our dedicated teachers create collaborative, student-led learning environments because they understand how girls learn best—they’re experts in girls’ education. On graduation day, our students see how much Forest Ridge has changed them and they know they’re ready to achieve more than ever before. We also have a residential boarding program in the high school, offering interested families from USA and abroad, the opportunity for their daughters to live on campus. From community service to our worldwide Sacred Heart exchange program, yearbook to golf, student government to drama, music and art, Forest Ridge students are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Discover Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart’s remarkable programs and campus at www.forestridge.org
Academics
Summary: The high school academic program reflects the School’s commitment to the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education, particularly Goal II: “Schools of the Sacred educate to a deep respect for intellectual values.” Faculty engage in on-going professional development in order to create rigorous courses that incorporate all forms of critical thinking, while recognizing a variety of learning styles. Our goal is that our students graduate confident of their competence to pursue whatever disciplines interest them in college and that they develop a lifelong love of learning Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart requires 26 credits in the required subject areas (see Course Descriptions at right) for high school graduation. Students take a total of 7 classes during the school day in 9th and 10th grade, and a minimum of 6 classes during the school day in 11th and 12th grade (one study may be taken per semester in junior and senior year). All students also complete a service requirement and write an extended research paper completed in their senior year, which is determined by a student’s English class. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart graduation requirements exceed the Washington state graduation requirements.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 15
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 31
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 64%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Technology Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
History
- Classical History
- European History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Faith
- Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Social Justice
- The Bible
- Theology
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Health
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
Music
- Choral Music
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 1
Average Students Per Dorm: 28
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
From the residential house, one can see stunning panoramic views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountain Range, Lake Washington, and the cities of Bellevue and Seattle; the Forest Ridge School is ideally located close to both cosmopolitan city life and the great outdoors. Life in the residential house has a family atmosphere. Students enjoy spending time together in the living rooms, playing badminton or tennis on campus, going for walks in the neighborhood. Planned weekend activities often include game nights, exercise, movie marathons, or arts & craft projects.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Math Club
- National Honor Society
- Peer Tutoring
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director: Jeanne Higgins
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Dance
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Yoga
- Fitness
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
---|---|---|---|
25th percentile | 638 | 661 | 652 |
75th percentile |
Summer Programs
Summary: Our Summer Program is a month-long residential English Language Immersion experience. Small class sizes (up to 8 students) enhances English language development. Daily classes include reading writing speaking and listening plus practical application of English via theater dance art and sports. Students also enjoy an array of evening and weekend recreational activities in and around our world-class city: Seattle. Our program works because it offers individual attention based on the Sacred Heart traditions and values.
Department Director: Rosanne Tomich
Summer English Immersion Program
Description: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart offers girls from around the world on American living and learning experience. The Summer English Immersion Program combines the excitement of the Forest Ridge boarding experience with quality English language instruction.
Application Deadline:
Start Date: 1970-01-01
End Date: 1970-01-01
Tuition From:
Tuition To:
Boarding:
Financial Aid Available: No
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 13%
Average Merit Scholarship: 4,681
Current Endowment Amount: $32,000,000
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Girls
Total Boarding: 28
Total Day: 237
Total Enrollment: 265
Boys: 0
Girls: 265
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 5-12
School Type: Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $66,900
5-Day Boarding: $57,900
Day Tuition Fee: $36,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 32%
Average Awarded: $14,252
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 13%
Average Merit Scholarship: $4,681
Current Endowment Amount: $32,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Tara Waller
Admissions Phone: 425 641 0700
Fax: 425 643 3881
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.forestridge.org
Nearby Schools
- The Northwest School - 9mi / 14 km
- Annie Wright Schools - 25mi / 39 km
- St. Margaret’s School (BC) - 85mi / 137 km
- Brentwood College School - 100mi / 160 km
- Shawnigan Lake School - 102mi / 165 km
- Queen Margaret’s School - 111mi / 179 km


