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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,141 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,850
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
La Salle College High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
160
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,141 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
26 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP American Government and Politics, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C – Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C – Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,850
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
Admissions Director
Kevin Dougherty
Admissions Associate
Walter Muehlbronner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
23 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does La Salle College High School cost?
La Salle College High School's tuition is approximately $23,850 for private students.
What sports does La Salle College High School offer?
La Salle College High School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. La Salle College High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is La Salle College High School's ranking?
La Salle College High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for La Salle College High School?
The application deadline for La Salle College High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/28/2024
I am a grad of class of 1974. Have never forgotten the freedom of learning I experienced. To say that it shaped me would be an understatement. Best of memories. WE ARE LASALLE!
5 7/24/2015
La Salle College High School is hands down an excellent school. There is nothing like La Salle.
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