School Profile
De La Salle High School is a private Catholic high school for young men founded in 1965, by the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the District of San Francisco.
De La Salle is located 30 miles east of San Francisco and primarily serves students of Contra Costa County. The campus, which lies on almost 20 acres, is characterized by openness and beauty and can accommodate 1,050 students.
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- Student Demographics
- Administration and Faculty
- Admissions
- Accreditation
- Curriculum
- Graduation Requirements
- AP/Honors
- Student Activities
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Ranking
- Testing
- College Matriculation: Class of 2023
Student Demographics
The student population reflects the diversity found in the ethnic, cultural, and economic realities of the county, and the school encourages this diversity in the composition of its student body. The school population of approximately 1,044 students is composed of African-American (4.99%), American Indian (0.20%), Asian (4.31%), Caucasian (45.93%), Filipino (5.66%), Hispanic/Latino (19.56%), Middle Eastern (0.10 %), Multiracial (16.11%), Pacific Islander (1.05%), other ethnicities (2.11%).
Administration and Faculty
De La Salle High School is served by a President/CEO. The President offers a school-wide vision and an enabling structure to accomplish the mission of our school. The President works in collaboration with and provides direction for the Vice Presidents who serve as division leaders. The Vice Presidents for Academic Life, Advancement, Athletics, Finance, and Mission and Student Life constitute the President’s Cabinet. In addition, there are six counselors, two of whom are college counselors. Eighty-four dedicated professionals comprise De La Salle’s faculty. Six members have earned doctoral degrees, and 46 members have earned master’s degrees in their related fields of administration, teaching, counseling, or library services. There are currently 27 De La Salle Alumni who are employed at the school, either as a faculty or staff member. The faculty is noted for its professionalism, warmth, support, and availability to students and their parents. The Campus Ministry program involves students of all faiths at every grade level.
Admissions
Each year the Admissions Committee considers applicants from approximately 100 parochial, private, and public elementary schools. Enrollment is selective and acceptance is based upon the applicant’s performance on the High School Placement Test, academic records, recommendations of the principal, counselors, and teachers, and may include a personal interview. The school seeks to attract students of varying academic abilities from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. De La Salle promotes positive expectations in a supportive environment for students who can benefit from the Lasallian educational philosophy.
In response to the Lasallian mission to serve students from families with limited financial means, De La Salle provides financial assistance to approximately one-third of the student body, five percent of whom receive substantial financial support.
Accreditation
De La Salle is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. De La Salle received full accreditation during in Spring 2022. De La Salle is affiliated with the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the California Scholarship Federation, the National Honor Society, and the National Education Council of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
Curriculum
De La Salle High School offers a college preparatory curriculum, including 37 advanced placement and honors courses in most disciplines. All major departments offer a full academic program and sequence of courses. There are a number of elective courses, as well as the ordinary prerequisite courses for college entrance. De La Salle’s curriculum provides a thorough education while meeting the individual needs of each student.
The curriculum is designed to provide a thorough education rooted in the traditions of the Catholic faith. It also seeks to meet the individual needs of each student as they prepare for college and life. The curriculum is coordinated with Carondelet High School, a private Catholic girls’ high school located across the street from De La Salle. Many upper-division classes are co-educational. Students are required to enroll in six class periods per day; any additional classes are beyond the minimum.
Graduation Requirements
AP/Honors
AP/Honors classes are available in grades 9-12 and include these academic disciplines: English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, and World Languages.
Advanced Placement courses include (with an average score for 2023):
AP Biology(3.77), AP Calculus AB(4.84), AP Calculus BC(4.75), AP Chemistry(3.07), AP Computer Science Principles(3.05), AP Comunter Science A(3.06), AP Drawing(3.0), AP English Language and Composition(3.75), AP English Literature(4.50), AP Environmental Science(2.70), AP French Language(4.0), AP Government(3.73), AP Italian Language(4.0), AP Latin(2.5), AP Macroeconomics(3.44), AP Psychology(2.48), AP Physics I(2.60), AP Physics C(3.47), AP Spanish Language(3.94), AP Statistics(3.92), AP 2-D Art and Design(3.0), AP 3-D Art and Design(3.0), and AP U.S. History(3.23).
Total # of AP students = 240, DLS pass rate = 75%,
2023 California pass rate = 67.3%
DLS 3-year pass rate 2023=75%, 2022=82.6%, 2020=72.7%
College Prep courses are coded “P” or “H” (Honors). Enrollment in honors and AP classes is limited depending on the space available and the individual students’ qualifications. In order to enroll in Honors or AP courses, students must meet eligibility requirements and submit an application. Students over the age of 16 may participate in concurrent enrollment at any local community college. Work in Progress on the transcript includes both semester and year-long courses.
Student Activities
De La Salle High School offers 14 interscholastic sports, three club sports: ice hockey, rugby, and trap, an intramural program, and 55 co-curricular activities, including National Honor Society, California Scholarship Federation, drama, band, student government, robotics, and yearbook. Campus Ministry provides many opportunities for students.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) is weighted. Value is given to pluses and minuses. No A+ grades are issued. One extra grade point is designated for honors and AP courses when a grade of C- or higher is earned. Total G.P.A. only includes courses taken at De La Salle and at previous schools for transfer students. Remedial courses and courses for enrichment are not included.
Ranking
De La Salle does not provide a class ranking for its students, but deciles are provided below. Because the school has a selective student body and a rigorous college preparatory program, class rank could be misleading in determining a student’s ability to successfully complete college work. Any course repeated to earn a higher mark, or any enrichment course taken elsewhere, is noted on the transcript but not calculated into the De La Salle cumulative G.P.A.
Class of 2024 weighted G.P.A. distribution – 6th Semester cumulative grades – 246 students
| 1st Decile | 4.14-4.56 G.P.A. |
| 2nd Decile | 3.92-4.13 G.P.A. |
| 3rd Decile | 3.75-3.91 G.P.A. |
| 4th Decile | 3.6-3.74 G.P.A. |
| 5th Decile | 3.43-3.59 G.P.A. |
| 6th through 10th Decile | 1.74-3.42 G.P.A. |
Testing
Testing Information - Class of 2024
Many of the members of the Class of 2023 have continued to experience challenges taking SAT or ACT exams due to cancelled testing or limited available test centers in the SF Bay Area. Due to these circumstances and limited data available, we will not be reporting our testing averages.
College Matriculation: Class of 2023
- 85% Four-Year Institutions (209 students) and 12% to two-year institutions (31 students)
- California four-year institutions: 98 students (40% of the class) at 30 schools (20 public, 10 private)
- Out-of-State four-year institutions: 111 students (45% of the class) at 61 schools in 30 states and Canada, France, and Italy.
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Updated: August 23, 2023
