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Pacific Ridge School

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Mission Statement

In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

Pacific Ridge School

Features and Highlights

  • Nearly 90% of Pacific Ridge students participate in the Global Travel program each year. At Pacific Ridge, global engagement encompasses both perspective and action. These activities lead to an understanding of the interdependency of cultures and the inspiration to act for the good of the world.
  • Combined with relevant service projects in communities near and far, we teach our students a responsibility to act, a desire to do good, & the belief they can make a difference. Students meet to gain academic, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills that will assist them in their projects.
  • At Pacific Ridge, we incorporate real-world challenges, innovative approaches, and a growth mindset throughout our rigorous curriculum. Our dedicated and passionate faculty strives to impart a genuine love of learning to all of our students, propelling them further than they even imagined.
  • Our athletic programs provide a positive experience in which student-athletes learn the core values of commitment, community, integrity, respect, accountability & passion. An understanding of these core values provides student-athletes with the tools necessary to become great leaders and teammates.
  • As a community that is committed to valuing and supporting all identities and experiences, Pacific Ridge School strives to foster inclusivity and equity to prepare students for life in a diverse society. - crafted by students, administrators & trustees, 2019
  • Students engage deeply with both the performing and visual arts. They are encouraged to draw from personal experience, think critically, and communicate original ideas—skills that inspire lifelong artistic engagement and prepare them for creative pursuits in college and beyond.

About Pacific Ridge School

At Pacific Ridge, our mission statement drives all of our work as a school. As you explore, you will see a community grounded in “academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement” with a multitude of programs that serve to “prepare students for college and a purposeful life.”

School Profile

  • Membership Status
    Full Member
  • School Type
    Secondary
  • Boarding/Day
    Day Only
  • Grade Levels
    Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
  • Classroom
    In-Person
  • Gender
    All Genders
  • Enrollment
    623
  • Member Organizations
    NAIS and WASC
  • Accepting I-20s
    Yes

Location Information

Contact Information

  • Mailing Address
    6269 El Fuerte Street Carlsbad, CA 92009
  • Main
    (760) 448-9820