De La Salle High School
Tel:
(504)895-5717 Ext. 118
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 576 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,850
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 30 / rolling
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De La Salle High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other religious school association(s) State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1996 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 576 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 31% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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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 | Link to List of Courses |
| 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 | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 30 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $9,850 |
| 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. |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jessica Atwood |
| Admissions Associate | Cheryl Jarrott |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
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 |
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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