De La Salle High School

5300 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
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Tel: (504) 895-5717 Ext. 118
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  • 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 (2020-21)
  • 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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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.Other religious school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades 8-12
ADD/ADHD SupportYes
Learning Difference ProgramsYes
Learning Programs SupportedExtra time for tests, Preferential seating, Copies of notes, Oral testing (accommodations are not guaranteed)
Year Founded1949
Summer School OfferedYes
Summer Program Cost$750
Summer Program Cost NotesAll 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 Students576 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade De La Salle High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size23 students
Number of AP Courses9 courses
List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses
Advanced CoursesAP 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 score24
Matriculation DataMatric. DataLink to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress CodeFormal
(School Uniform)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNov. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$9,850
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Tuition NotesEnrollment 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 DirectorPERRONE CHRISTOPHER
Admissions AssociateCheryl Jarrott

Sports

Total Sports Offered14 sports
SportsBaseball, 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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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • 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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