Salesianum School
Tel:
(302) 654-2495
- 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 (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,034 students
- Yearly Tuition: $14,900
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 15 / Mar. 1
Top Placements
Salesianum School places among the top 20% of private schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1903 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,034 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 11% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 70% |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 26 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Art Portfolio, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Capstone/Research, Capstone/Seminar, Chemistry, Chinese, Economics, English Language and Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French, German, Human Geography, Latin, Physics B, Physics C, 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) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 15 / Mar. 1 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,900 |
| Admissions Director | Mr. Mark Winchell '98 |
| Admissions Associate | Mrs. Barbara Palena |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- 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." As an independent Catholic secondary school founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1903, Salesianum challenges young men through dynamic college preparatory and extracurricular programs to live as Salesian Gentlemen devoted to faith, community, and service.
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School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - achea |
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