NDRCHS officially approved by Archdiocese of Seattle to open in 2027
The Northern Deanery Regional Catholic High School (NDRCHS) is pleased to announce that it received formal approval from the Archdiocese of Seattle to open the first Catholic high school in the Northern Deanery (Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties). The approval letter from Archbishop Paul Etienne can be found here.
NDRCHS will accept it first class of students for the 2027-2028 school year. This fall, it will work in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Office of Catholic Schools to support the school’s pioneer families.
Since 2023, NDRCHS confirmed strong community interest through a comprehensive feasibility study, developed a sustainable financial model, designed a rigorous and mission-driven curriculum, secured Archdiocesan affiliation, attracted a cornerstone investor, welcomed our first team member, and identified the school’s initial location.
Its mission is to inspire learners to encounter Christ, critically engage important ideas, and apply their gifts for the good of the world. Its vision is to create an Archdiocesan Catholic high school that serves more than 200 students, prepares young people for all vocational and college pathways, and reflects the rich diversity of our Catholic Church and the broader community.
Please read more about NDRCHS in Northwest Catholic.
To continue to support NDRCHS, we are currently inviting financial pledges to build start-up capital as well as attendance pledges from families interested in enrolling future students. These commitments are essential to bringing this school to life for the Northern Deanery.
“Education is not merely about transmitting facts or skills – it is about forming the whole person: spiritually, socially and physically.”
October 27, 2025 Apostolic Letter, Drawing New Maps of Hope
– Pope Leo XIV
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