Unanimous Vote Grants Pacific Ridge School Permission to Expand

The following is by Pacific Ridge School

Pacific Ridge School, an independent middle and high school located in Carlsbad, was given approval last week by the Carlsbad Planning Commission to begin construction of a permanent middle school/administration building and a multi-purpose arts center. The project also includes the addition of 125 new parking spaces as well as plans for the future development of a performing arts theater and library resource center.

“Starting a project that will complete our campus is extremely exciting,” said Head of School Dr. Bob Ogle. “It’s gratifying to be in a position to fully realize the vision of our founding community. Providing permanent buildings designed to support all our programs will help us do that.”

Construction on this next phase of campus development is slated to begin in Spring 2014. Doors to the new 29,691 sq. ft. middle school building and 23,589 sq. ft. arts building are expected to open in Spring 2015. At that time, the three modular buildings that currently house middle school and arts classes will be removed and replaced with parking spaces that will be available for use by the start of the 2015-2016 school year.

Since its opening in 2007, Pacific Ridge School has experienced a dynamic expansion of campus facilities on par with the steady and robust increase in its student population. A full-size turf athletic field was installed in 2009, an energy-efficient high school building was opened in 2010 and a state-of-the-art 35,236 sq. ft, Athletic Center followed in 2011.

The forthcoming expansion will allow Pacific Ridge to increase its student body from 500 to 600, a level of enrollment that will enable the school to enhance and expand program offerings while maintaining an average class size of 15.