Overview

La Salle is a private independent Catholic college preparatory school for young men of varied backgrounds and abilities. It is dedicated to providing a challenging and nurturing environment for learning in an atmosphere that incorporates Gospel values. La Salle empowers each individual student to accept responsibility to achieve his fullest potential. Committed to Christian values, academic excellence, spiritual fulfillment, cultural enrichment and physical development, La Salle prepares young men who are dedicated to leadership, achievement and service in building a society that is more human, more Christ-like and more just.
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Official information of La Salle College High School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
C Matriculation
A- Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A Community
B- Reviews
B Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
All-boys
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $26,500
# of Students: 1,145
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 26
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 86%
SAT: 1225/1600
#235

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#3 Yale University 1
#4 Columbia University 1
#4 Stanford University 1
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#14 Brown University 1
#15 Cornell University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#21 Emory University 1
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#23 University of Southern California 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#27 Tufts University 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#29 University of Michigan 1
#32 New York University 1
#33 University of Rochester 1
#34 Brandeis University 1
#34 College of William and Mary 1
#37 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#39 University of California: San Diego 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#41 Tulane University 1
#41 University of California: Davis 1
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 United States Naval Academy 1
#47 Lehigh University 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#47 University of Florida 1
#51 University of Miami 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#57 University of Connecticut 1
#60 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #12 Haverford College 1
#61 Purdue University 1
#61 Southern Methodist University 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#69 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
LAC #14 Washington and Lee University 1
LAC #14 Wesleyan University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Rutgers University 1
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#75 Michigan State University 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#82 Miami University: Oxford 1
#82 Texas Christian University 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#86 Marquette University 1
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#89 University of Vermont 1
LAC #19 Colgate University 1
#96 Florida State University 1
#96 Saint Louis University 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Drexel University 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #25 Kenyon College 1
LAC #29 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1
LAC #40 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #43 Trinity College 1
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1
LAC #47 The University of the South 1
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AP Courses

(Total 26)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Computer Science Principles
Chinese Language and Culture
Physics C: Mechanics
Comparative Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Rugby
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 8)
Chorus
Music
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Portfolio
Sculpture
Art
Chorus
Music
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Portfolio
Sculpture
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 56)
Art Club
Band Activities
A Capella Group
Cooking Club
Chorus
Film Club
Theatre-Fall Production
Photography Club
Improv 101
Theatre-Stage Crew
Art Club
Band Activities
A Capella Group
Cooking Club
Chorus
Film Club
Theatre-Fall Production
Photography Club
Improv 101
Theatre-Stage Crew
Theatre-Spring Musical
Ultimate Frisbee
Spikeball Club
Ski and Snowboard Club
Outdoor Adventure and Fishing Club
Intramural Sports
Baggo Club
Badminton Club
Bike Club
Fencing Club
Explorers Inc.
Investment Club
Mock Trial
Future Physicians
Future Lawyers
Classics Club
Chess Team-Competitive
Chess Club
Speech and Debate
National Honor Society
The Model UN Club
Mathletes
The Wisterian
The Gazebo
WEXP Studio
Yearbook
Sports Information Club
Athletes Helping Athletes
Ambassadors
Student Council
Spanish Club
Multi-Cultural Club
Italian Club
French Club
Chinese Club
Asian Cultures Club
Human Rights Club
Garden Club
Gaming Club
Environmental Club
Classic Cartoons Club
Anime Club
Website Managers
Robotics Teams
Lab Managers
Esports
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1858
Campus Size: 84 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP: 65

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 7)
Recommended
Boarding
George School United States Flag
4.5 (50 reviews)
Recommended

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Frequently Ask Questions about La Salle College High School

01.
Tell me a bit about La Salle College High School.
La Salle College High School is All-boys private day school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1858 , and currently has about 1145 students, 1.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.lschs.org/.
02.
Does La Salle College High School have rigorous academic requirements?
La Salle College High School is offering 26 AP courses.

La Salle College High School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do La Salle College High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2013-2017, some students attended Princeton University, Yale University, Columbia University, Stanford University and Duke University.
04.
What is the application requirement for La Salle College High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, La Salle College High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for La Salle College High School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for La Salle College High School in 2024 is $26,500, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at DoughertyK@lschs.org .
06.
Where is La Salle College High School located?
La Salle College High School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 9 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is La Salle College High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, La Salle College High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also La Salle College High School has been favorited by 17 users.
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How to start with an application with La Salle College High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about La Salle College High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit La Salle College High School’s official site: https://www.lschs.org/ or call them at 215-233-2911.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to La Salle College High School?
Yes, here are few: Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun, Philadelphia Montgomery Christian Academy-PA and Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for La Salle College High School?
The overall rating for La Salle College High School is B.

The section ratings of La Salle College High School are:
C for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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