Is Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart a Catholic high school?

Yes. Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington.

What is Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart’s Compass Score?

82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?

Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Catholic high school

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

LocationBethesda, MD
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades PK–12 · 738 students

All-female

Official website

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, all-girls school of the Society of the Sacred Heart in Bethesda, Maryland. Its campus ministry has two campus ministers and runs morning prayer, school liturgies, Mass in the chapel and gym on special days, and a chapel open to students for prayer. Upper School students attend an annual retreat, and a Social Action program built into the Upper School curriculum earns Theology credit. Lenten confession is offered on two lunchtimes.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

Friday9:30 AMChapel · First Friday of the month, open to all. Published on the 2025-26 Lent and Advent pages; dates for 2026-27 are not yet posted.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Lent at SR | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/lent · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“First Friday Masses: March 6, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. All Are Welcome”
A First Friday Mass is held in the chapel at 9:30 a.m., and all are welcome.

Plan a campus visit Mass times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Holy Redeemer Church — 0.8 mi · 9705 Summit Avenue, Kensington
Saint Jane Frances de Chantal — 1.2 mi · 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda
Our Lady of Lourdes Church — 1.4 mi
Holy Cross Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park
Our Lady Queen of Poland/Saint Maxmilian Kolbe — 2.5 mi · 9700 Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring
Christ the King Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

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.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (A Middle and Upper School Mass is published (2025-26 Advent page). The First Friday Masses are open to all and lower-grade Masses are not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Advent & Christmas Joy | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/advent-at-sr · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Middle & Upper School Mass 9:15 a.m. in Gym 3”
  A Mass for the Middle and Upper Schools is held in Gym 3 on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Not enough information:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Lenten Prayer Confessions are held on two lunchtimes in Lent (2025-26 Lent page). The Upper School page lists opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation without a schedule.)
Sources (1)
1. Lent at SR | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/lent · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Lenten Prayer Confessions: March 19 and March 25 during Lunch”
  Lenten Prayer Confessions were held on two lunchtimes in March (2026).
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Priests are invited to preside at school liturgies.)
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Priests from nearby parishes and schools are invited to preside at the liturgies.”
  Priests from nearby parishes and schools are invited to preside at school liturgies.

N/A

Theology and curriculum

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

Not enough information:
Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission and the Upper School academic program are founded on integrating faith with intellect and social action.)
Sources (2)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our academic program across all divisions is founded upon our mission”
  The Upper School academic program is founded on the school's mission, which integrates faith.
2. Our Mission and Philosophy | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/about/our-mission-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “inspires young women to lead and serve, through lives of purpose that integrate faith, intellect, community, social action,”
  The school's mission is to integrate faith, intellect, community and social action.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each Upper School student attends an annual retreat with her classmates, one for each academic year (First through Fourth Academic).)
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student attends an annual retreat with her classmates.”
  Each Upper School student attends an annual retreat with her class.
  “Cor Unum, the culminating retreat experience for Stone Ridge students, is an overnight, off-campus retreat”
  The Fourth Academic retreat, Cor Unum, is an overnight off-campus retreat.
  “The Kairos Retreat, designed for Third Academic students, is an overnight, off-campus experience”
  The Third Academic retreat, Kairos, is an overnight off-campus retreat.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministers are listed in the directory: one for the Upper School and one for the Lower and Middle Schools.)
Sources (1)
1. Directory | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Annie Selak, Lower & Middle School Campus Minister”
  Annie Selak is a campus minister for the Lower and Middle Schools.
  “Jean Plummer, Upper School Campus Minister”
  Jean Plummer is the Upper School campus minister.
Not enough information:
Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
Sources (2)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The School’s worship life is expressed through Morning Prayer during assembly, espacio, school liturgies, prayer services, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
  Morning prayer, school liturgies and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are part of the Upper School worship life.
2. Advent & Christmas Joy | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/advent-at-sr · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our Chapel is open & available for personal prayer for students and employees”
  The chapel is open and available for personal prayer for students and employees.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Social Action days are required and counted in days, not hours; the hour total cannot be stated.)
Sources (1)
1. Social Action | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/social-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students participate in 10 dedicated academic days each year, earning Theology credit through preparation, direct service, and guided reflection.”
  Upper School students spend 10 academic days each year on Social Action, which earns Theology credit.
  “In the Upper School, Social Action becomes a structured, immersive experience fully integrated into the curriculum.”
  The Upper School Social Action program is part of the curriculum.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The First Academic Social Action program, which earns Theology credit, is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.)
Sources (1)
1. Social Action | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/social-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Introduction to Social Action rooted in Catholic Social Teaching with select off-campus experiences.”
  The First Academic Social Action year introduces students to Catholic Social Teaching.
  “Students participate in 10 dedicated academic days each year, earning Theology credit through preparation, direct service, and guided reflection.”
  Upper School students spend 10 academic days each year on Social Action, which earns Theology credit.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Social Action program places students with over 30 partner organizations in the DC area.)
Sources (1)
1. Social Action | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/social-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students collaborate with over 30 partner organizations throughout the DC Metro Area”
  Students work with over 30 partner organizations in the DC area.
  “In the Upper School, Social Action becomes a structured, immersive experience fully integrated into the curriculum.”
  The Upper School Social Action program is part of the curriculum.

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

Strengths

Morning prayer, school liturgies and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are part of the worship life, and students help plan them.
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The School’s worship life is expressed through Morning Prayer during assembly, espacio, school liturgies, prayer services, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
  Morning prayer, school liturgies and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are part of the Upper School worship life.
Upper School students attend an annual retreat, including overnight retreats for Third and Fourth Academic students.
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student attends an annual retreat with her classmates.”
  Each Upper School student attends an annual retreat with her class.
  “Cor Unum, the culminating retreat experience for Stone Ridge students, is an overnight, off-campus retreat”
  The Fourth Academic retreat, Cor Unum, is an overnight off-campus retreat.
  “The Kairos Retreat, designed for Third Academic students, is an overnight, off-campus experience”
  The Third Academic retreat, Kairos, is an overnight off-campus retreat.
The Social Action program works with over 30 partner organizations and earns Theology credit.
Sources (1)
1. Social Action | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/social-action · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students participate in 10 dedicated academic days each year, earning Theology credit through preparation, direct service, and guided reflection.”
  Upper School students spend 10 academic days each year on Social Action, which earns Theology credit.
  “Students collaborate with over 30 partner organizations throughout the DC Metro Area”
  Students work with over 30 partner organizations in the DC area.

Concerns

Priests from nearby parishes are invited to preside at liturgies.
Sources (1)
1. Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Priests from nearby parishes and schools are invited to preside at the liturgies.”
  Priests from nearby parishes and schools are invited to preside at school liturgies.
A monthly First Friday Mass is published; daily Mass for students is not.
Sources (1)
1. Lent at SR | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/lent · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “First Friday Masses: March 6, 9:30 a.m., Chapel. All Are Welcome”
  A First Friday Mass is held in the chapel at 9:30 a.m., and all are welcome.

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Campus ministry home

Stone Ridge chapel and Eliza Nesbit Contemplative Center

Address: 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, Eliza Nesbit Contemplative Center

Source: stoneridgeschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stoneridgeschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, stoneridgeschool.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 6 on campus, 3 off campus, 1 location not published

Retreats 3

Kairos Retreat (Third Academic)Off campus
Overnight retreat for Third Academic students.
stoneridgeschool.org
Cor Unum (Fourth Academic retreat)Off campus
Overnight culminating retreat for Fourth Academic students.
stoneridgeschool.org
Annual class retreat
Annually
Each Upper School student attends an annual retreat with classmates; a day-long retreat is held for all classes and faculty.
stoneridgeschool.org

Service 1

Social Action ProgramOff campus
10 academic days each year
Upper School service and justice program earning Theology credit, with partner organizations in the DC area.
stoneridgeschool.org, stoneridgeschool.org

Faith formation 2

Lenten Prayer ConfessionsOn campus
Two lunchtimes in Lent (March 19 and 25, 2026)
Confession offered during Lent.
stoneridgeschool.org
Advent prayer and Eliza Nesbit Contemplative CenterOn campus
Advent prayer in the chapel and quiet prayer available in the Eliza Nesbit Contemplative Center and chapel.
stoneridgeschool.org, stoneridgeschool.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

Morning Prayer, espacio and school liturgiesOn campus
Worship life of the Upper School, planned by students with the campus minister.
stoneridgeschool.org
Ash Wednesday MassesOn campus
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Masses for grade levels in the chapel and gym.
stoneridgeschool.org
Immaculate Conception MassesOn campus
December 8
Masses for the Lower School in the chapel and for the Middle and Upper Schools in Gym 3.
stoneridgeschool.org
Christmas Eve Mass in the Stone Ridge ChapelOn campus
Christmas Eve (8:00 p.m. in 2025)
Mass in the chapel on Christmas Eve, 2025.
stoneridgeschool.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

Campus Ministry (Upper School and Lower and Middle Schools)

Sources (5)

Upper School Academics | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/academics/upper-school · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The School’s worship life is expressed through Morning Prayer during assembly, espacio, school liturgies, prayer services, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
Morning prayer, school liturgies and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are part of the Upper School worship life.
Directory | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/about/directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Annie Selak, Lower & Middle School Campus Minister”
Annie Selak is a campus minister for the Lower and Middle Schools.
“Jean Plummer, Upper School Campus Minister”
Jean Plummer is the Upper School campus minister.
Advent & Christmas Joy | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/advent-at-sr · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our Chapel is open & available for personal prayer for students and employees”
The chapel is open and available for personal prayer for students and employees.
Lent at SR | Faith SR | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/mission/faithsr/lent · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Eliza Nesbit Contemplative Center and Chapel: available for individual quiet prayer”
The Eliza Nesbit Contemplative Center and chapel are available for individual quiet prayer.
Campus Map | Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heartstoneridgeschool.org/admissions/map · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 301-657-4322”
The school's address is 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814, and its main phone is 301-657-4322.

Reach out

Contact details for Campus Ministry Office (Campus ministers Jean Plummer (Upper School) and Annie Selak (Lower and Middle Schools)) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

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 score100%
Students per teacher 25% of score6.3 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Washington, DC
Grades	PK–12
Students (all grades)	738
Students in grades 9–12	378
Coed or single-sex	All-female
Student–teacher ratio	6.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	100%
Setting	City

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.

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 01605118
9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322
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Is Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart a Catholic high school?: Yes. Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington.
What is Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart’s Compass Score?: 82 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?: Mass is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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