Desales Catholic High School vs. Walla Walla Valley Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Walla Walla Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Advanced Degrees
School History
Overview
Desales Catholic High School serves 81 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of Desales Catholic High School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Our college prepatory curriculum focuses on Empowering Students for Christ through piritual awakening, academic distinction, teamwork and collaboration, community connection and service, and building a culture of gratitude.
Students develop good writing, effective speaking, sensitive listening skills and the ability to relate to people from all walks of life.These are the basic building blocks in establishing productive working relationships with others.
Our teachers are dedicated to finding new methods and activities to ensure that each student has the opportunity to develop these skills.
Students have opportunities to take dual credit and advanced placement courses.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1886
Students Body
Total Students
81 students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
25
31
Grade 10 Students
20
32
Grade 11 Students
21
35
Grade 12 Students
15
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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90%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
4
6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Uniforms—Business Casual )
(Uniforms—Business Casual )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$9,872
Tuition Notes
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Student work program and Student financial Aid are available.
% on Financial Aid
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29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$800
Admissions Director
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Keith Wells
Admissions Associate
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Elaine Hinshaw
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Asociated Student Body, Europe Trip, Mission Trips, NHS - National Honor Society, Religous Activities, Washington D.C. Trip