Our Story & Mission

 

 

Honoring the foundress of Sacred Heart education's vision, Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart continues to educate and empower the next generation of transformational female leaders. 

For over 115 years, Forest Ridge has provided an exceptional education that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and spiritual development in an environment specifically designed for girls. Grounded in research and supported by excellent faculty, our empowering learning environment is rich with pedagogy and curriculum centered around how girls learn best, providing ample opportunity for our students to discover and use their voices. We prepare our graduates to participate, shape, and lead in our ever-changing world.  

As a member of the world-renowned Sacred Heart Network of Schools, Forest Ridge provides a holistic education designed to develop persons of faith, intellect, character, and integrity. We blend timeless values and tradition with innovative educational practices that support our students to become resourceful and adaptable, while deepening their capacity to think creatively and critically. As a warm, inclusive community that represents the richness of the Seattle area, and a member of an international network, students leave our campus as curious, empathic global leaders committed to making a positive and meaningful impact on their communities.   

Mission

To educate young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally in the pioneering spirit of our foundress. We expect our alumni to change the world. 

Vision 

Forest Ridge is a national leader in preparing girls to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Through an intentional blend of challenging core curriculum, multi-disciplinary courses, and experiential learning opportunities, our students grow in the competence, confidence, and courage needed to shape the changing world.