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The Pacific Ridge Experience

Excellence Through Challenge and Care

At Pacific Ridge, students in grades 6 through 12 are immersed in experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and fuel the determination to achieve the extraordinary.

Through interactive coursework, educational travel, service projects, and student-led initiatives, students are encouraged to explore new ideas, pursue their passions, and develop their voice. A supportive community connects care with challenge, motivating students to grow through collaboration and meaningful dialogue. Whether navigating the bustling streets of an international city or developing a service project for their home community, Pacific Ridge students are empowered to lead their path to learning, and graduate uniquely prepared for college and purposeful lives that positively impact the world.

 

Why Pacific Ridge?

Harkness Learning

At our Harkness tables, each student is seen, heard, and actively included, helping them develop the critical thinking and communication skills to tackle challenging conversations, advocate for themselves and others, and lead and navigate discussions effectively.

Global Engagement

Through our globally-focused curriculum and yearly travel program, students gain insight into diverse perspectives and ways of life – deepening their academic understanding while developing the curiosity, resilience, and sense of purpose that shape who they are and who they aspire to be.

Academic Excellence

Through real-world challenges, innovative thinking, and a growth mindset students are inspired to achieve and exceed their own goals while growing both personally and academically.

The Arts at Pacific Ridge

Students build creativity, confidence, and self-expression through diverse opportunities in visual and performing arts – bringing ideas to life in the classroom, on stage, and in the community.  

Ethical Responsibility

We help students examine the complex challenges facing our society, the systems that create them, and the imperative to participate in meaningful solutions with empathy and courage.

Athletics at Pacific Ridge

Grounded in core values and team spirit, student-athletes rise with resilience and integrity – growing through competition, camaraderie, and a commitment to excellence.

Community of Care

I am surrounded by people who really care about school, really care about each other, and really care about everything in between."- middle school student

Embracing the Unknown

Sending me to Pacific Ridge was honestly one of the best decisions my parents ever made. The best way I can say it is that Pacific Ridge makes change makers – the kind of people who understand the big picture and care about it enough to have a positive impact."- Alumnus

Opportunities to Explore

I'm really interested in science, both in class and in clubs, but at Pacific Ridge I was also able to help run a global magazine, play two sports through high school, try Model UN and travel to different countries. I had the time to explore my interests and figure out how I want to incorporate them into my life."  - ALUMNA

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