Catholic School

Eastside Catholic School

#4 in Best Catholic High Schools in Washington

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Catholic
6-12
SAMMAMISH, WA
Rating 3.87 out of 5 126 reviews

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Overall Niche Grade

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade B+
Teachers
grade A minus
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Sports
grade A

eastsidecatholic.org

(425) 295-3000

232 228TH AVE SE
SAMMAMISH, WA 98074

About Eastside Catholic School...

Applying

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$35

Interview Required

Required/Recommended Tests

HSPT, ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$26,300

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Received Financial Aid

29%

Average Financial Aid

$14,200

From Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Catholic School is an independent, educational community guided by faith, where students in grades 6-12 learn to integrate their learning and growth

in ways that encourage intellectual excellence, nurture relationships and inspire a life of leadership and service to others.

Our exceptional college preparatory program fosters intellectual curiosity, academic discipline and critical thinking in a supportive and caring environment for middle and high school students.

Since 1980, EC students explore, pursue and achieve in a broad spectrum of interests including drama, science, art, music, athletics, technology, debate and more.

Eastside Catholic is also home to the Options Program, an individualized special education program for high school students with intellectual disabilities.

Why Eastside Catholic?

Upcoming Events

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January 26, 5:00 pm
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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

99%

Average SAT

1310

183 responses

Average ACT

95 responses

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Popular Colleges

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University of Washington
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Visual and Performing Arts

The EC Arts Program helps students to discover their creative abilities and inspire them to see the world in new ways. Our program offers a broad range of courses, activities and performance groups. Students enjoy a myriad of opportunities to perform live, including choir concerts, drama, musical productions, jazz, marching band, visual art displays and more.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

75%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses

Poll

63%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 41 responses

Destiny, a retreat for juniors and seniors
37%
Homecoming Week
24%
Senior Week
10%
Football state
7%
Spirit Week
7%
Back to School Assembly
5%
Christmas Assembly
5%

Students

Diversity

B+

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

865

89%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses

53%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses

100%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National

17:1

Poll

60%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 20 responses

Poll

85%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 20 responses

Poll

70%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 20 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

High

70%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses

60%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses

60%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses

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Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

Cost of Living
grade C minus
Good for Families
grade A+
Housing
grade B+

Median Household Income

$174,003

National

$62,843

Median Rent

$2,395

National

$1,062

Median Home Value

$830,000

National

$217,500

Eastside Catholic School Reviews

126 reviews

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It’s a super great school! I’m not just saying this, I really mean it. EC has something for everyone. We have great sports teams, we are mainly known for our football team. But all of our sports do pretty well as well. We have a wide range of clubs ranging from A to Z club, Creative writing, anime club, color Guard, the fishing club, finding kind, etc. Our education is amazing, we have great teachers who are always willing to help and you really gain a close connection to them. Our community is smaller compared to most high schools and middle schools, but we really get to know each other and form close bonds. There are also fun retreats that bring us closer to our peers as well. Personally I’ve had an amazing experience and I really love the education, sports, and clubs we have here. I’ve really been able to make a lot of close friends over my years here. And I’m not saying we are this perfect school, no school is, but our school really comes close to it.

At best, the administration is inept. They are either choosing to ignore or blissfully ignorant to the rampant drug use, disrespectful behavior and general lack of character of the student body. Disregard their new community initiatives; while they are great for the PR campaign, they cannot quickly solve the institutional problems at the school. Moreover, the administration's focus on building the football and basketball programs blinds them to the academic and character flaws of talented athletes. Just look up "Eastside Catholic High School" and scroll down a little, you'll find quite a few articles on the behavior of top EC student-athletes. Behind the scenes, these students are wildly disrespectful to teachers and female students, seemingly with the admin's stamp of approval. Socially, the school is "cliquey." You either have your group, or you don't have a group at all. The teachers are the saving grace. I found them to be incredibly supportive and talented, with few exceptions.

EC provides a great education that comes with an entitled student body. The education that I've gotten at EC has me ready for college but I haven't enjoyed the social aspect of EC. While EC provides a good education, they really pride themselves on athletics. Top athletes at this school DO NOT follow the same rules as other 'normal' kids and are allowed to break the rules without fear of punishment. While I HAVE been able to find some people I can relate to at this school, for the most part I'd say the student body is unempathetic and self-centered. A lot of kids lives revolve around getting wasted on Friday nights with no consideration for the fact that we're in a global pandemic. I only joined EC 2 years ago and think I'd have a better experience if I joined as a Freshman. If you're really outgoing and confident this school is a good choice for you but if you're quieter it's a bit harder. Hopefully EC can stop focusing so much on athletics soon, it's really holding their school back

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