Salesianum School educates and develops the whole person based on the spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales, whose teaching can be summarized in "Live Jesus.".
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked DE School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,500
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Oct. 27 / Aug. 23 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Salesianum School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1903
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
925 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Physics C: Magnetism, AP Physics I, AP Physics II, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Capstone/Research, Capstone/Seminar, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Human Geography, Latin, Music Theory, Physics C-Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, U.S. Government and Politics, United States History, World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Shirt and tie, dress pants, jacket
Shirt and tie, dress pants, jacket
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Oct. 27 / Aug. 23 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
Tuition Notes
We offer Merit-Based Scholarships and Fine Arts Scholarships. Need-based financial aid is available for families that apply.
Admissions Director
Mark Winchell
Admissions Associate
Barbara Palena
Sports
Total Sports Offered
21 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
58 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Challenge, Alliance, Aquarium Club, Aviation Club, Black Student Union, Bring Change to Mind, Card Club, Cartoon Club, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Comic Book Club, Computer Programming Club, Crossword Puzzle Club, Culinary Club, Delaware Math League, Dodgeball Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Ethics Bowl, Fantasy Football Club, Film Club, Fly Fishing Club, Hermanos Unidos, Intramural Sports, Japanese Culture Club, Literary Magazine, Liturgical Music Ministry, Lunar Expedition, Meditation Club, Mini-Stick Lacrosse Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations (UN), Mountain Bike Club, Music Analysis Club, Music Programs, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure Club, Peer Counseling, Ping Pong Club, Psychology Club, Robotics, Rosary Club, Salesians for Life, Salesians in Action, Salesians Without Borders, Salesianum School Theater, SalsReview: Our School Newspaper, Science Olympiad, Scuba Diving, Spikeball, Stay Woke, Stock Market Club, Strategy Board Game Club, Video Game Club, WSAL, Yearbook, Yoga, Young Democrats, YSDA Young Republicans
Academic Challenge, Alliance, Aquarium Club, Aviation Club, Black Student Union, Bring Change to Mind, Card Club, Cartoon Club, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Comic Book Club, Computer Programming Club, Crossword Puzzle Club, Culinary Club, Delaware Math League, Dodgeball Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Ethics Bowl, Fantasy Football Club, Film Club, Fly Fishing Club, Hermanos Unidos, Intramural Sports, Japanese Culture Club, Literary Magazine, Liturgical Music Ministry, Lunar Expedition, Meditation Club, Mini-Stick Lacrosse Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations (UN), Mountain Bike Club, Music Analysis Club, Music Programs, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure Club, Peer Counseling, Ping Pong Club, Psychology Club, Robotics, Rosary Club, Salesians for Life, Salesians in Action, Salesians Without Borders, Salesianum School Theater, SalsReview: Our School Newspaper, Science Olympiad, Scuba Diving, Spikeball, Stay Woke, Stock Market Club, Strategy Board Game Club, Video Game Club, WSAL, Yearbook, Yoga, Young Democrats, YSDA Young Republicans
School Notes
- Salesianum School is a brotherhood of faith and learning committed to educating the minds and hearts of students. It is an all-boys Catholic college-preparatory high school in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 1903 by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. With a commitment to academic excellence, it offers a rigorous curriculum, dynamic extracurricular activities, an inclusive community, and an emphasis on character development through service and leadership designed to challenge and inspire its students. The school emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth, preparing young men for success in higher education and beyond. Our students are called by the timeless words of their patron, St. Francis de Sales, to "Be who you are and be that well."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Salesianum School cost?
Salesianum School's tuition is approximately $19,500 for private students.
What sports does Salesianum School offer?
Salesianum School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cycling, Diving, E-sports, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Salesianum School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for most sports offered.
What is Salesianum School's ranking?
Salesianum School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Salesianum School?
The application deadline for Salesianum School is Oct. 27 / Aug. 23 / rolling (applications are due on Oct. 27 / Aug. 23 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 6/1/2012
Our son is about to graduate from this outstanding school. He has been prepared both mentally and spiritually for the rigors of a widely respected University. This private all-male High School remains a beacon in academia as it prepares the entire young man, mentally as well as spiritually for the
challenges of a new America.
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