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Catholic high school

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

  • LocationBellevue, WA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 5–12 · 245 students

All-female

Official website

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, Washington, is an independent Catholic school for girls. Its Community Ministry publishes all-school liturgical celebrations held through the year and a retreat for every upper school grade, from a freshman overnight to the KAIROS retreat for juniors and a senior day of reflection. Religion is required in grades 9 to 11, and upper school students must complete 80 service hours.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church: 0.7 mi1Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 4400 130th Place Southeast, Bellevue

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school liturgical celebrations are held throughout the year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministry | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/community-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “all-school liturgical celebrations and reflection services are held throughout the year.”
      All-school liturgical celebrations are held throughout the year, with no frequency stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (All-school liturgical celebrations are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministry | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/community-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “all-school liturgical celebrations and reflection services are held throughout the year.”
      All-school liturgical celebrations are held throughout the year, with no frequency stated.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredTwo years (Religion is 8 bins for the classes listed, and the school counts 1.0 credit as 3 bins. The school's English requirement, 12 bins over four years, shows a full-year course is 3 bins. 8 bins is 2.67 full-year equivalents, rounded down to two. Religion is taken in grades 9, 10 and 11; the 9th-grade course counts as both Social Studies and Religion.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Guide 2025-26forestridge.org/fs/resource-manager/view/e7bbe04d-5f81-4c26-8dbd-9d2a7654a8c9 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Graduation requirement: 8 bins, including at least one Spirituality course and at least one Theology & Justice course”
      Religion is an 8-bin graduation requirement for upper school students.
      “1.0 credit = 3 bins”
      The school converts one credit to three bins.
      “English 12 bins”
      English is 12 bins over four years, or 3 bins per year, which is one full-year course.
      “This integrated course fulfills both the Social Studies and Religion requirements for the 9th grade year.”
      The 9th-grade Exploring Global Cultures course counts as a Religion requirement.
      “10 bins required through the class of 2026, 9 bins required for class of 2027, and 8 bins”
      The Religion requirement is 10, 9, or 8 bins, depending on the class.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats are held for grades 9 through 12: the Freshman overnight, the Sophomore two-day camp, the junior KAIROS retreat, and a senior day of reflection.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministry | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/community-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, every grade level has time to step away and connect as a community.”
      Every grade level has a retreat each year.
      “Students kick-off 9th grade with an overnight party in the halls of their new upper school home.”
      Freshmen take part in an overnight retreat at the start of 9th grade.
      “In 10th grade, students enjoy a two-day camp away from their usual routine.”
      Sophomores take part in a two-day camp.
      “Often considered to be one of the most favorite experiences of junior year, KAIROS is a 3-day retreat lead by members of the senior class.”
      Juniors take part in the three-day KAIROS retreat, led by seniors.
      “In the spring, the entire Senior Class spends a day reflecting on their Forest Ridge journey while hiking the beautiful Pacific Northwest trails.”
      Seniors spend a spring day reflecting on their journey while hiking trails.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Upper school students must complete 80 service hours during their upper school years, which is more than 40 over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “well-exceeds the required 80 service hours during their upper school years.”
      Upper school students must complete 80 service hours during their upper school years.
    2. Upper School Course Guide 2025-26forestridge.org/fs/resource-manager/view/e7bbe04d-5f81-4c26-8dbd-9d2a7654a8c9 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “All students also complete a service requirement.”
      All students complete a service requirement.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Liberation Theologies, a required 11th-grade religion course, reads the documents of modern Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Guide 2025-26forestridge.org/fs/resource-manager/view/e7bbe04d-5f81-4c26-8dbd-9d2a7654a8c9 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This integrated course fulfills both the Social Studies and Religion requirements for the 9th grade year.”
      The 9th-grade Exploring Global Cultures course counts as a Religion requirement.
      “Liberation Theologies Required in 11th grade.”
      Liberation Theologies is a required 11th-grade religion course.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Cor Unum is an upper school program on justice, service and experiential learning, and service learning includes work with marginalized communities.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Upper School at Forest Ridgeforestridge.org/academics/upper-school/upper-school-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Inspired by the Sacred Heart commitment to justice, CorUnum brings the Upper School together for dialogue, service, and experiential learning centered on a pressing social or global issue.”
      Cor Unum is an upper school justice program with dialogue, service and experiential learning.
    2. Faith & Service | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Through serving marginalized communities, students gain awareness and compassion for others and their circumstances.”
      Service learning includes serving marginalized communities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Upper school students must complete 80 service hours during their upper school years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “well-exceeds the required 80 service hours during their upper school years.”
      Upper school students must complete 80 service hours during their upper school years.
  • Every upper school grade has a retreat, from a freshman overnight through the senior day of reflection.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Ministry | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/community-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each year, every grade level has time to step away and connect as a community.”
      Every grade level has a retreat each year.
      “Students kick-off 9th grade with an overnight party in the halls of their new upper school home.”
      Freshmen take part in an overnight retreat at the start of 9th grade.
  • A required 11th-grade religion course, Liberation Theologies, reads the documents of modern Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Guide 2025-26forestridge.org/fs/resource-manager/view/e7bbe04d-5f81-4c26-8dbd-9d2a7654a8c9 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liberation Theologies Required in 11th grade.”
      Liberation Theologies is a required 11th-grade religion course.
      “Gospels, and the documents of modern Catholic Social Teaching.”
      The Liberation Theologies course reads the documents of modern Catholic Social Teaching.
  • The Cor Unum program brings the upper school together on a social or global justice issue.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School at Forest Ridgeforestridge.org/academics/upper-school/upper-school-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Inspired by the Sacred Heart commitment to justice, CorUnum brings the Upper School together for dialogue, service, and experiential learning centered on a pressing social or global issue.”
      Cor Unum is an upper school justice program with dialogue, service and experiential learning.

Concerns

  • The religion requirement is 8 bins, about two full-year courses, which is fewer than four years of theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School Course Guide 2025-26forestridge.org/fs/resource-manager/view/e7bbe04d-5f81-4c26-8dbd-9d2a7654a8c9 · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Graduation requirement: 8 bins, including at least one Spirituality course and at least one Theology & Justice course”
      Religion is an 8-bin graduation requirement for upper school students.
      “10 bins required through the class of 2026, 9 bins required for class of 2027, and 8 bins”
      The Religion requirement is 10, 9, or 8 bins, depending on the class.

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Campus ministry home

Community Ministry, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

  • Address: 4800 139th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
  • Location: On campus

Source: forestridge.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, forestridge.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 5

  • Senior day of reflectionOff campus
    Spring of senior year
    A day for the senior class to reflect on its Forest Ridge journey while hiking Pacific Northwest trails.
    forestridge.org
  • Optional faith community retreatsOff campus
    One or two a year, rotating
    Optional retreats for students who want to grow with their faith community. Some involve other organizations and trips to other locations across the United States.
    forestridge.org
  • Frosh Overnight (Freshman retreat)On campus
    Start of 9th grade
    An overnight in the halls of the upper school, where upper-grade leaders welcome freshmen and the class writes its class creed.
    forestridge.org
  • Sophomore retreat
    10th grade
    A two-day camp away from the usual routine, with team challenges and small-group discussions.
    forestridge.org
  • KAIROS (junior retreat)
    Junior year, 3 days
    A three-day retreat led by members of the senior class.
    forestridge.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school liturgical celebrations and reflection services
    Held throughout the year
    All-school celebrations and reflection services. Students of all faith traditions help plan and lead them.
    forestridge.org, forestridge.org

Service 3

  • Cor Unum
    An upper school program inspired by the Sacred Heart commitment to justice, bringing students together for dialogue, service and experiential learning on a social or global issue.
    forestridge.org
  • Service learning
    Age-appropriate service in every grade, including on-campus, off-campus, local and Sacred Heart Network summer projects in the USA and abroad.
    forestridge.org
  • Rotary Interact Club
    An upper school service club listed among popular service clubs.
    forestridge.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Community Ministry | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heartforestridge.org/sacred-heart/community-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Forest Ridge Community Ministry supports our Catholic identity and the guiding principles of Sacred Heart education”
    Community Ministry is the school office that supports its Catholic identity.
    “all-school liturgical celebrations and reflection services are held throughout the year.”
    All-school liturgical celebrations are held throughout the year, with no frequency stated.
    “Each year, every grade level has time to step away and connect as a community.”
    Every grade level has a retreat each year.
    “Forest Ridge Community Ministry supports our Catholic identity and the guiding principles of Sacred Heart education”
    Community Ministry is the school office that supports its Catholic identity.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.6.6 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Seattle, WA
Grades5–12
Students (all grades)245
Students in grades 9–12123
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio6.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Seattle

The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Archbishop of Seattle

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archseattle.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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