De La Salle High School
Rooted in the Lasallian heritage and tradition of the Christian Brothers, De La Salle High School excels in guiding young men and women of varied backgrounds and abilities to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
We offer outstanding college preparatory programs which inspire and prepare our students for higher education with growth opportunities for a life time. Their success is our mission.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 576 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,850
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / rolling
Top Rankings
De La Salle High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Extra time for tests, Preferential seating, Copies of notes, Oral testing (accommodations are not guaranteed)
Year Founded
1949
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1996
Student Body
Total Students
576 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
23 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP English, AP Government, AP Human Geography, AP US History, AP World History, Dual Enrollment College Algebra (LSU), Dual Enrollment Trigonometry (LSU), Dual Enrollment US History (LSU)
Average ACT score
24
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School Uniform)
(School Uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Nov. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Enrollment fees vary by grade and range between $1,400 and $1,600.
A registration fee of $525 is due at the time of acceptance.
Summer Program Cost
$750
Summer Program Cost Notes
All incoming 8th-grade students are required to attend the Summer Foundations Program. Select 9th-grade student are required to attend.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
PERRONE CHRISTOPHER
Admissions Associate
Cheryl Jarrott
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
33 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Architecture Construction and Engineering Club, Campus Ministry, Cavalettes Dance Team, Cheerleading, Chess Team and Club, Disney Club, Documentary Film Club, Ecology Club, French Club, French National Honor Society, International Club, Junior Classical League, Literary Magazine, Maroon Legend, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, No Place for Hate Club, One Book for Social Justice, Pro Life Club, Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Retreat Team, Rho Kappa, Service Club, Shakespeare Club, Spanish Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Chorus, La Troupe De La Salle (Drama Club), String Orchestra
Architecture Construction and Engineering Club, Campus Ministry, Cavalettes Dance Team, Cheerleading, Chess Team and Club, Disney Club, Documentary Film Club, Ecology Club, French Club, French National Honor Society, International Club, Junior Classical League, Literary Magazine, Maroon Legend, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, No Place for Hate Club, One Book for Social Justice, Pro Life Club, Quill and Scroll Honor Society, Retreat Team, Rho Kappa, Service Club, Shakespeare Club, Spanish Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Chorus, La Troupe De La Salle (Drama Club), String Orchestra
School Notes
- Rooted in the Lasallian heritage and tradition of the Christian Brothers, De La Salle High School excels in guiding young men and women of varied backgrounds and abilities to develop spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.We offer outstanding college preparatory programs which inspire and prepare our students for higher education with growth opportunities for a lifetime. Their success is our mission. "De La Salle Lead On!"Lasallian is a term to describe a person who is personally fulfilling the mission set forth by Saint John Baptist de La Salle.Being Lasallian is based on five core principles: Concern for the Poor and Social Justice; Faith in the Presence of God; Quality Education; Respect for all Persons; Inclusive Community.
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