Accredited
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). WCEA accredits Catholic elementary and secondary schools in nine western states (26 (arch) dioceses) and the US Territory of Guam. WCEA co-accredits and is in partnership with three Regional agencies (WASC, NAAS, NCA CASI) and two private agencies (CAIS and HAIS). WCEA began in 1957 in San Francisco and has a long and successful history of assisting school improvement through the accreditation process.
Teachers
All classroom teachers are fully certified through the State of Washington.
Curriculum
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School follows a curriculum established by the Archdiocese of Seattle and in line with Washington State benchmarks and standards. Information on Seattle Archdiocese School standards is available on the See, Celebrate, and Live website.
Sacramental Prep
Although students learn about first communion in 2nd grade religion class, first-communion is actually handled by the students home parish Sacramental Prep Program.
Stats
Preschool through 8th grade enrollment: 370 students
Teachers: 25
Instructional Aides: 6
Student to Faculty Ration: 12:1