The Mission
In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.
The SchoolA Middle and Upper School (grades 7-12), founded in 2007Non-Profit 501(c)(3)Initial accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and CollegesMember of the National Association of Independent Schools The CampusCarlsbad, CaliforniaAcademic and administrative buildings, laboratories, gathering spaces, full-size soccer/lacrosse field, outdoor sports courts The Students- Total 2008-2009 enrollment of 225 students in 7th, 8th,9th, and 10th grades, with roughly equal numbers of female and male students
- Planned growth to achieve Middle School grade size of 75 and Upper School grade size of 90 for total enrollment of 510
- 2007 -2008: 7th and 9th grades
- 2008-2009: 7th - 10th grades
- 2009-2010: 7th- 11th grades
- 2010-2011: 7th-12th grades
Class SizeAverage class size of 15
The Academic ProgramSeminar-style learningIntegrated academic program to allow students to address over-arching ethical questions, and to unite content across thematic touchpoints, or Big IdeasTalented and experienced teachers, many with advanced degreesCurriculum exceeds University of California requirements for admissionHonors and advanced placement coursesDiploma requirementsHistory – 3 yearsScience – 3 yearsMathematics – 3 yearsEnglish – 4 yearsLanguage – 2 years of same language, plus community Mandarin ChineseArts – 2 yearsHealth – One trimesterAthletics/Physical Education – 2 years (or equivalent)Global Engagement requirementService learning as part of the standard curriculumArts program with dance, music, visual and theatrical arts
Campus LifeA full range of student-led clubs, academic competitions, publications, student government and social activitiesComprehensive physical education programCompetitive athletic program for Middle and Upper School studentsStudents wear uniforms
Beyond Pacific RidgeIndividual college counseling for 10th – 12th grade students
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