Eastside Catholic High School
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Eastside Catholic High School is a private Catholic school located in Bellevue, Washington. Eastside Catholic is fully accredited by the state of Washington, the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools and the Northwest Association of Secondary Schools. It is also a member of the National Catholic Education Association. The school has approximately 535 students in grades 9-12, employs 50 faculty members and two counselors. The Eastside Catholic sports teams have the Crusader for their mascot, and their colors are orange and navy blue. Approximately 85% of the student body participates in after school athletics or activities, and the school participates as a member of the Metro AAA League.
[edit] History
The idea for the school originated in 1974; in 1980 the new school opened its doors. The campus was originally located in downtown Bellevue. The current campus is rented from the Bellevue School District. A new campus is currently planned in the city of Sammamish, Washington, with an expansion to include grades 6-8. In 2005, the school celebrated its 25 year anniversary among a thriving community of alumni.
The Catholic Educational Association Conference recognized Eastside Catholic in 1997 as one of the 25 most innovative Catholic schools in the country with the Peter Li Award.
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