Desales Catholic High School vs. Walla Walla Valley Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Desales Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Walla Walla Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School History
Overview
Desales Catholic High School in Walla Walla, WA, serves 81 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a city–based community setting.
Founded in 1864, the school has one of the oldest founding dates among private high schools in Washington state.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with an average class size of 15 and employs 8 teachers.
Desales Catholic High School offers 4 Advanced Placement courses and has 20.5% student diversity in racial or ethnic representation.
Tuition acceptance rate is 100%, and the school is affiliated with the Catholic religious tradition and the National Catholic Educational Association.
Our college prepatory curriculum focuses on Empowering Students for Christ through piritual awakening, academic distinction, teamwork and collaboration, community connection and service, and building a culture of gratitude.
Students develop good writing, effective speaking, sensitive listening skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life.These are the basic building blocks in establishing productive working relationships with others.
Our teachers are dedicated to finding new methods and activities to ensure that each student has the opportunity to develop these skills.
Students have opportunities to take dual credit and advanced placement courses.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1864
1886
Students Body
Total Students
81 students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
25
31
Grade 10 Students
20
32
Grade 11 Students
21
35
Grade 12 Students
15
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
90%
Average Class Size
15
15
Number of AP Classes
4
6
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(Uniforms—Business Casual )
(Uniforms—Business Casual )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$9,872
Tuition Notes
n/a
Student work program and Student financial Aid are available.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$800
Acceptance Rate
100%
25%
Admissions Director
n/a
Keith Wells
Admissions Associate
n/a
Elaine Hinshaw
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Asociated Student BodyEurope Trip
Mission TripsNHS - National Honor Society
Religous ActivitiesWashington D.C. Trip