Eastside Catholic School

What Eastside Catholic School does

Eastside Catholic School is an independent, faith-based Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school serving grades 6-12 from a single 50-acre campus in Sammamish, Washington. Founded in 1980 by a group of parents seeking an alternative to public schools east of Lake Washington, the school opened its permanent Sammamish campus in 2008 and now serves approximately 816 students across Middle School (242), High School (581), and a High School Special Education track called the Options Program (6), drawing families from 88 ZIP codes across the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The school is approved by the Archdiocese of Seattle, accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS, fully accredited in 2024), and is a member of NAIS and OSPI-approved.

The core product is a college-preparatory academic program organized into Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), and the Options Program (grades 9-12 special education). The curriculum is delivered through conventional K-12 instructional platforms — Canvas (LMS), PlusPortals (parent/student portal), FACTS (student information and tuition management), Scoir (college counseling), SchoolMessenger (communications), and Zonar Z-Pass (bus GPS tracking) — and the school runs 24 varsity sports, 14 WIAA state championship programs, performing and visual arts programs (3 drama productions per year), 8 annual retreat experiences, and 25,000+ community service hours annually. The Options Program offers a full-inclusion special education model for high school students with diagnosed intellectual and developmental disabilities. Faculty of 89 includes 12 National Board-Certified teachers and 57% with advanced degrees; average class size is 17 with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. The school was recognized by Finalsite as one of the Best Private and Independent School Websites of 2025, is an ENERGY STAR-certified campus (since 2012), and was designated a Level 3 King County Green School in 2020.

Revenue derives primarily from tuition for Middle School, High School, and the Options Program (billed annually; need-based financial assistance administered through FACTS), with secondary streams including fee-based Summer Camps, athletic and arts ticket sales, Orange Crush uniform and spirit wear merchandise sales, and philanthropic contributions through the Annual Fund, auction, and endowments/planned giving. The school is led by President Michael Dougherty (effective November 2026, succeeding Gil Picciotto) and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees; it operates as a mission-driven independent institution with no parent company, venture capital, or private equity ownership. Distribution is direct through a structured admissions process (inquiry forms, campus tours, open houses, student visit days, entrance exams, interviews) supported by a regional transportation network (Harlow's Trailways routes from Renton, Seattle, Totem Lake, and Auburn) and a 360-degree virtual campus tour for remote prospective families.

Name

Eastside Catholic School

Legal name

Eastside Catholic School

Website

https://eastsidecatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Eastside Catholic School is an independent Catholic coeducational college-preparatory school serving grades 6-12 from a single 50-acre Sammamish, Washington campus, enrolling approximately 816 students and drawing families from 88 ZIP codes across the greater Seattle Eastside metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Private catholic education
• College preparatory school
• Secondary education
• Faith-based schooling
• Special education program

Headquarters

HQ city

Sammamish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Private school tuition for grades 6-12, with need-based financial assistance available. Tuition assistance applications accepted through FACTS.
2. Summer Camps: Fee-based summer camp programs offering academic, athletic, and activity-based programs for students
3. Athletic Event Tickets: Online ticket sales for athletic events and activities
4. Arts Ticket Sales: Ticket sales for drama productions and performing arts events
5. Annual Fund and Donations: Philanthropic donations through Annual Fund, auction events, and planned giving/endowments
6. Uniform and Spirit Wear Sales: Sales of spirit wear, uniforms, and merchandise through Orange Crush store and online

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Eastside Catholic School is a private Catholic coeducational preparatory school serving approximately 816 students in grades 6-12 at its campus in Sammamish, Washington. It delivers college-preparatory academics integrated with Catholic faith formation, supported by a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, athletics, arts, and special education services. Beyond core academics, the school operates summer camps, ticketed community events, and accepts donations to support its mission.

Product overview

Eastside Catholic School offers a unified educational program structured across three main divisions: Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), and the Options Program (special education, grades 9-12). The school provides a college-preparatory curriculum enhanced by extensive enrichment programs including competitive athletics (24 varsity sports), visual and performing arts (Music, Band, Drama, Choir, Orchestra, Visual Arts), and faith formation through Campus Ministry. All programs integrate the school's three touchstones: Academic Excellence, Relationships, and Servant Leadership. The school serves 816 students total across 88 ZIP codes, with 45% students of color and 45% Catholic (all faiths welcome).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College-Preparatory Academic Program (Grades 6-12)

Quantifiable outcome

• 93-99% college-bound graduates
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering eastsidecatholic.org with modern design, content management, and communication tools
• No Junk, Inc.coreOthersFood service provider operating the Commons cafeteria, offering fresh and nutritious meal options daily
• Harlow's TrailwayscoreOthersBus transportation provider with routes serving Renton, Seattle, Totem Lake, Auburn, and surrounding Eastside/Seattle communities
• FACTScoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management and financial aid application platform for families
• CanvascoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system for student and class information, assignments, and communication
• ScoircoreTechnology or IntegrationCollege counseling and career planning platform for students and families
• PlusPortalscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system for grades, schedules, and parent portal access
• Zonar Systems (Z-Pass)coreTechnology or IntegrationReal-time GPS tracking system for school buses with parent app for monitoring student transportation
• King County Green Schools InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education and sustainability partnership supporting conservation practices and green school certification
• CYO (Catholic Youth Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCYO athletics programs for middle school students including cross country, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track
• Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS)coreOthersAccreditation organization providing standards and support for independent schools across the Pacific Northwest
• Archdiocese of SeattlecoreOthersCatholic school approval and oversight through the Archdiocese of Seattle

Scale indicators29 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Bear Creek School: Christian (non-Catholic) independent school in Redmond, WA, serving grades K-12. Competes in the Eastside faith-integrated college-prep market with a broader K-12 grade span, making it a strong adjacent peer.
• Overlake School: Independent coed college-preparatory school in Redmond, WA, serving grades 5-12. Direct Eastside peer competing for the same Sammamish/Bellevue/Redmond families; comparable academic rigor, athletics, and tuition positioning.
• Holy Names Academy: Catholic girls' college-preparatory school in Seattle serving grades 9-12. Comparable Catholic college-prep positioning within the Seattle metro, though single-gender; competes for similar values-driven families.
• Bishop Blanchet High School: Catholic coed college-preparatory high school in Seattle serving grades 9-12. Overlaps directly with Eastside Catholic on Catholic identity, college-prep curriculum, competitive athletics (WIAA), and Seattle-area family recruitment.
• Gonzaga Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic coed college-preparatory school in Spokane, WA, serving grades 9-12. Direct peer in faith-based college-prep model; notably the previous institution of incoming EC president Michael Dougherty, signaling tight leadership-network comparability.
• Seattle Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory coed school serving grades 9-12 in Seattle, WA. Directly comparable in faith-based college-prep mission, grade span, athletic offerings, and competitive positioning within the Seattle metro family market.
• Bellarmine College Preparatory: Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in San Jose, CA, serving grades 9-12. Closely comparable Jesuit/Catholic college-prep model with elite academic outcomes, large athletic program, and strong college placement.

Broad incumbents

• Lakeside School: Highly selective independent (non-faith-based) coed school in Seattle serving grades 5-12. Competes for the same affluent Eastside/Seattle families and serves as a benchmark for academic outcomes and college placement in the regional market.

Regional players

• Forest Ridge School: Independent Catholic girls' school in Bellevue/Sammamish, WA, serving grades 5-12. Located in the same Eastside submarket and competes directly for mission-aligned families seeking faith-based, single-sex college-prep education.
• Annie Wright School: Independent coed day and boarding school in Tacoma, WA, serving grades K-12. Comparable college-prep model with both day and boarding offerings; relevant as a Pacific Northwest independent-school benchmark rather than a direct local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MyEastsideCatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/EastsideCatholicSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eastside-catholic-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/eastsidecatholicschool
• Xx.com/ExperienceEC

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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