La Salle College Preparatory

La Salle College Preparatory is a Roman Catholic educational community inspired by the traditions of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Our college preparatory program enables diverse and academically capable students to become extraordinary people.
We are distinguished by an insistence on educational excellence that focuses on: NURTURING THE TALENTS OF EACH STUDENT The uniqueness of each student`s spiritual, intellectual, physical, and artistic potential is recognized and promoted.
INSPIRING IN STUDENTS A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS Motivated by a spirit of faith and zeal, our students are informed by and made responsible for the world in which they live.
CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY Students are challenged to demonstrate respect and appreciation for people of different talents, cultures, religions, genders and economic backgrounds.
MOTIVATING OUR STUDENTS TO RESPOND COMPASSIONATELY TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS, ESPECIALLY THE POOR.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $22,128
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 10
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

La Salle College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1956
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
611 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
La Salle College Preparatory Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English Language, English Literature, European History, French Language, Government and Politics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Physics C: E&M, Physics C: Mechanics, Spanish Lang
Average SAT score
1092
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki Pants, Shorts, Pleated Plaid Skirts, Uniform Polos

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
Summer Program Cost Notes
Cost varies on program and courses taken
Admissions Director
Charlie Guillen
Admissions Associate
Suzy Rettig

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Asian Students Association, ASL Club, Black Student Association, Film and Theater, Flying Saucers Club, Gender Equality, JSA, Le Cercle Francais, Library Club, Meditation Club, Mental Health Awareness Club, Science Outreach, Support Our Troops, Teens Against Violence, Telenovela, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Genesis, Just Dance, Rouge

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Esports Club, Indoor Soccer Club

School Notes

Saint John Baptist de La Salle (1651-1719)opened his first school inReims, his birthplace in northeastern France, in 1679. He was convinced that without Christian schools some poor children would be lost both to the Church and to civil society. His initial efforts led him to organize the teachers whose services he had secured into a religious community called theBrothers of theChristian Schools. De La Salle inspired these teachers with the following principle: "You shouldthereforehave a great tenderness towards them and supply their spiritual needs to the best of your ability, looking upon these children as members of Jesus Christ and as hismuch lovedones" (Meditation for the feast of St. Nicholas). Over a period of thirty years, he opened schools in several French cities and towns and worked with numerous teachers and students from various socio-economic levels. By the time of hisdeathhe hadfoundeddifferent types of educational institutions: primary schools, teacher training centers, boarding schools, and homes for delinquents.

Alert to the needs of his time, he was an innovator in the development of teacher training programs and in curricular and pedagogical practices. Teachers ranked with servants inseventeenth centuryFrance. De La Salle, however, recognized that teachers stand in a providential and grace-filled relationship to children. Because of the special dignity of this calling, he provided teachers with extensive pedagogical preparation and on-going supervision. In consultation with his teachers, de La Salle designed a curriculum and wrote practical and effective textbooks infused with gospel values. De La Salle was one of the early Catholic proponents of universal education. Although de La Salle`s schools were primarily for the poor, they attracted children from families ofdifferingeconomic backgrounds. However, he tolerated nothing of the social segregating which was the practice of the day. He prescribed uniform management procedures for the classroom instruction of students from different social and academic levels.De La Salle regarded a school as a community of believers working cooperatively to achieve a shared vision. De La Salle envisioned teachers as ministers of grace who exercise their vocation daily by instructing youth in the principles of the gospel as well as in the various academic and vocational subjects. His teachers thus helped young people to commit themselves to the teachings of the gospel, to develop loyalty to the Catholic Church, and to prepare themselves for productive citizenship.De La Salle was a prolific writer and his educational ideas are embodied in several major works: Rule of the Brothers of the Christian schools, Meditations for the Time of Retreat, and the Conduct of Schools, as well as in the textbooks he wrote for students. His contributions to Catholic education led Pope Pius XII in 1950 to proclaim him the Patron of Teachers.

Today, nearly 80,000 students in more than 80 countries throughout the world receive their education in Lasallian Schools which differ greatly in terms of clientele, curriculumandmethodology as well as in social and cultural conditions. These schools are unified in the Lasallian heritage.Lasallian spirituality is rooted in De La Salle`s "double contemplation" of our aspiration to be with God for eternity and the challenge faced by the poor and marginalized to achieve that end.
Thus, Lasallian spirituality is:
  • rooted in the school as an instrument of Divine Grace
  • focused on the relationship between the teacher and the student
  • inspired by the salvific potential of a human and Christian educationI
In harmony with Lasallian Spirituality, three essential characteristics form the core of the Lasallian School:(1) Teaching viewed as a ministry of grace;(2) Association, that is, the achievement of the school`s goals through the collaborative efforts of teachers sharing the same vision and values of the gospel;(3) The effective management of the schools so as to achieve the intellectual, cultural, religious, and vocational formation of the students through a curriculum suited to their needs and based on Christian values.

La SalleCollege Preparatorywas founded in 1956 at the request of His Eminence James Francis Cardinal McIntyre to the San Francisco District of the Brothers of the Christian Schools for construction and operation ofa Catholic boyshigh school to serve the northern and eastern sections of the San Gabriel Valley.

Today, La SalleCollege Preparatorycontinues to function as a private Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school. It is a Lasallian School - an educational institution that draws its philosophy and inspiration from the Christian Brothers whose reputation for excellence in education extends back to 1680. The Christian Brothers, assisted by more than 84,000 lay colleagues worldwide, educate nearly one million students in 80 countries. These schools serve nearly every ethnic group and religion around the world. In addition to providing strong academics, each Lasallian school creates a community of persons deeply conscious of their responsibilities to each other, which is central to their success.

La SalleCollege Preparatoryis dedicated to excellent student performance in academics, artsandathletics. Of particular importance is La SalleCollege Preparatory`s call to carry out the Mission established by its founder, Saint John Baptist De La Salle, "to give a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor." Lancer athletics, Student Life, visual and performing arts, honors and service societies, student clubs and organizations, and student television broadcasts and publication provide a healthy and warm community atmosphere for all La Salle students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does La Salle College Preparatory cost?
La Salle College Preparatory's tuition is approximately $22,128 for private students.
Does La Salle College Preparatory offer a summer program?
Yes, La Salle College Preparatory offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does La Salle College Preparatory offer?
La Salle College Preparatory offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. La Salle College Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is La Salle College Preparatory's ranking?
La Salle College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for La Salle College Preparatory?
The application deadline for La Salle College Preparatory is Jan. 10.
In what neighborhood is La Salle College Preparatory located?
La Salle College Preparatory is located in the Hastings Ranch neighborhood of Pasadena, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Hastings Ranch.

School Reviews

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LaSalle provided solid education, developed good continuing friendships, and laid foundation for continuing college success. Both my children received excellent college counseling and multiple college offers that included scholarships. My daughter went on to earn a chemical engineering degree from a well respected university in Boston and is now in a engineering masters program at USC while continuing to work in her field of expertise. My son is now completing his mechanical engineering degree at another respected university in the NY area.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 611 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $22,128
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 10
  • Source: Verified school update

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