De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
- De La Salle Institute has a rich tradition of integrating academic excellence with faith and service that is second to none.
- De La Salle is a great place to teach and work, which is quite evident from the outstanding number of excellent faculty members who have returned to serve in a variety of positions.
- We believe in creating and maintaining a safe climate, a caring atmosphere and an environment that is conducive to excellent teaching and learning throughout our school.
- As we continue to prepare our students for their college and university academic programs, we are confident that our co-curricular and extracurricular programs provide an important part in developing students with a well-rounded education.
- We believe that we teach more than just academics. It is our responsibility to help form character and teach values.
- Our entire faculty and staff at De La Salle believe in the value and dignity of each student.
- This requires that we provide opportunities for each student to develop to the best of their abilities.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 905 students
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 2
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De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus places among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other religious school association(s) Other school association(s) AdvancED |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
Year Founded | 1889 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a |
Student Body
Total Students | 905 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 78% State avg.: 31% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
Average Class Size | 22 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Dec. 2 |
Admissions Director | John Brogan |
Admissions Associate | Bob Garrett |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 39 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: 3D Printing Club, Ambassador Club, Art Club, Book Club, Boxing Club, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Choir Club, City of De La Salle, Creative Writing Club, Culinary Arts Club, Dance Club, Drone Club, Environmental Club, ESTEEM Club, Fashion Club, Fitness Club, French Club, French N.H.S., Gaming/Gadgets/Comic Book Club, Girls Who Code, Guitar Club, Investment Club, Lasallian Youth, Mandarin Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Honors Society, Peer Ministry, R.E.A.C.H. Club, Robotics Club, S.A.D.D., Spanish Club, Spanish N.H.S., Theater Club, UAV Club, Victory Newspaper, Yearbook |
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