De La Salle North Catholic High School prepares young men and women for college by providing a rigorous faith-based education emphasizing math, science, and language arts.
Located in north Portland, Oregon, De La Salle North Catholic is racially, spiritually, and culturally diverse.
More than 98 percent of our graduating seniors earn acceptance to college each year.
We offer a private college preparatory education to students with few educational options and to families with limited economic means; De La Salle North Catholic turns away no one due to an inability to pay.
We`re known as The School That Works because our students are employed one day per week in a unique Corporate Internship Program to lower the cost of their education. http://delasallenorth.org.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked OR School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,995
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
De La Salle North Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Black, Silver, Carolina blue
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
Average Class Size
21 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP CalculusAP English
AP PhysicsAP Spanish
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform & Dress Code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid and Scholarships applications available to all capable, interested and motivated students. 83% of student body receives financial aid.
% on Financial Aid
92%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Natasha Durant
Admissions Associate
Monica Vargas
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubAsian Pacific Islander Club
Black Student UnionHonors American Literature
Lasallian Youth Ministry Student LeadersLatinx Club
National Honor SocietyStudent Council
School Notes
- School Motto: Enter to Learn... Leave to Serve
- School Mascot: Knight
- De La Salle North Catholic High School prepares young
- men and women for college by providing a rigorous
- faith-based education emphasizing math, science, and
- language arts. Located in north Portland, Oregon, De La
- Salle North Catholic is racially, spiritually, and culturally
- diverse. More than 98 percent of our graduating seniors
- earn acceptance to college each year. We offer a private
- college preparatory education to students with few
- educational options and to families with limited
- economic means; De La Salle North Catholic turns away
- no one due to an inability to pay. We`re known as The
- School That Works because our students are employed
- one day per week in a unique Corporate Internship
- Program to lower the cost of their education.http://delasallenorth.org
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does De La Salle North Catholic High School cost?
De La Salle North Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $2,995 for private students.
What schools are De La Salle North Catholic High School often compared to?
De La Salle North Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Central Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of De La Salle North Catholic High School?
The acceptance rate of De La Salle North Catholic High School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 83%.
What sports does De La Salle North Catholic High School offer?
De La Salle North Catholic High School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is De La Salle North Catholic High School's ranking?
De La Salle North Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for De La Salle North Catholic High School?
The application deadline for De La Salle North Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is De La Salle North Catholic High School located?
De La Salle North Catholic High School is located in the Cully neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Cully.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2017
We now have 4 AP Classes (AP Spanish, AP English, AP Physics, AP Calculus) and 2 honors societies (National Honors Society and Sociedad Honraria Hispanica)
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