La Salle High School
School Notes Overview:
La Salle High School offers a Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition. The college preparatory curriculum actively engages students in their own education and prepares them for a lifetime of learning. Students are held to clear and high standards of academic performance. Support throughout their high school career helps students to set personal achievement goals consistent with their interests and abilities. Students are challenged to select courses that are rigorous, open new worlds of thought and experience, and help them develop skills they will use throughout life. Students may take Advanced Placement courses and honors classes, along with a variety of academic electives. Internet-based courses offer additional opportunities for an enriched program of study. Service learning is an important element of Lasallian education....
School Overview:
La Salle High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Yakima County, WA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 209 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 30% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 61 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 53 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 57 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 38 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- La Salle High School offers a Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition. The college preparatory curriculum actively engages students in their own education and prepares them for a lifetime of learning. Students are held to clear and high standards of academic performance. Support throughout their high school career helps students to set personal achievement goals consistent with their interests and abilities. Students are challenged to select courses that are rigorous, open new worlds of thought and experience, and help them develop skills they will use throughout life. Students may take Advanced Placement courses and honors classes, along with a variety of academic electives. Internet-based courses offer additional opportunities for an enriched program of study. Service learning is an important element of Lasallian education.
- Profile last updated: 01/21/2009
In the News:
- Wapato 'Wizard' float tops in Sunfair Parade (Yakima Herald-Republic)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 07:02:19 am
WAPATO, Wash. -- A float depicting Dorothy and her companions from "The Wizard of Oz" skipping down the yellow brick road took top honors in this year's Sunfair parade, winning the Grand Sweepstakes Award. - La Salle High School dedicates new science center (KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 09:03:09 pm
UNION GAP, Wash. - La Salle High School of Yakima dedicated its new Gamache Science Center on Monday with students, staff, parents, and community members all in attendance. The service was lead by members - New science center at La Salle to be dedicated (Yakima Herald-Republic)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 06:17:58 am
UNION GAP, Wash. -- The dedication of La Salle High School's new Gamache Science Center is scheduled for Monday. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at 3000 Lightning Way. The blessing will be given by Francis Cardinal George, an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and current Archbishop of Chicago. - 09/11/09 Planner (Yakima Herald-Republic)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 10:18:22 pm
BEL CANTO OF YAKIMA. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Yakima Evangelical Church, 7901 W. Nob Hill Blvd. Women's choir. 509-575-5762, www.belcantoyakima.com. YAKIMA CHAPTER OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Mondays. St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 4105 Richey Road. Info: Art Ries, 509-697-8546. - Alumni of Yakima's first Catholic high school -- Carroll -- are looking for fellow Patriots (Yakima Herald-Republic)
posted on June 9, 2009 at 06:56:48 am
Carroll High School graduates, from left, Mary McCartney Britz, class of 1982, Terry LaCoursiere Shumaker, class of 1976, and Marilee LaCoursiere Bennett, class of 1978 are organizing an all-class reunion for the school's 18 graduationg classes.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98903) | School Zip (98903) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,522 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 15% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,239 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 38 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98903) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 62% / 38% |
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- Excel High School - 84 students - 4.4 mi. away - view location
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