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To be entrusted with the teaching of the young is a great gift and grace of God.

St. John Baptist de La Salle
Meditations for Time of Retreat 9.1 [Med 201.1]

Academics

Here at De La Salle, we pride ourselves on being able to offer a premier college preparatory learning experience. For us, that means teaching the whole student – their mind and their heart – while equipping them with the skills, confidence, character, and knowledge that they need to thrive in college and the world beyond.

As such, we constantly seek ways to evolve and optimize our curriculum so that it is not only diverse and challenging but also meets the needs of our students and an ever-changing world. 

We strive to build out our students’ academic acumen and interests so that they can uniquely demonstrate the scope and rigor of their academic course selection to colleges and universities. Part of this process is encouraging students to find a balance between interest and reach; where they challenge themselves but are also motivated by interest. 

On these Academic pages, you will find more information about our rich and engaging curricula, the programs that De La Salle offers, and how we help students become successful learners.

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Academics at a Glance

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Faculty-to-Student Ratio

125

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Academic Courses

42

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Advanced and Honor Classes

496

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Honor Roll Students

85.7%

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AP Pass Rate

86

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Faculty Members

62%

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Faculty with Advanced Degrees

83

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Tutors in Learning Center

55

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Co-Curricular Activities & Clubs

100%

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Students Accepted to College

77%

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Students Went to 4-yr Colleges in 2023

13%

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Students go to U.S. Top 40 Colleges

67

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NLI College-Bound Athletes in last 5 years

256

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Honor Roll Students

98

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Students Who Matriculated to College in 2022

67

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NLI College-Bound Athletes in last 5 years

256

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Honor Roll Students

98

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Students Who Matriculated to College in 2022

Matriculated College Examples from Last 4 Years

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Academic Staff

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Dr. Heather Alumbaugh

Vice President for
Academic Life
alumbaughh@dlshs.org
(925) 288-8139

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Ms. Lillian Dickson

Director of Academic Services
dicksonl@dlshs.org
(925) 288-8101

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Dr. Will Dunford

Director of Faculty Development
dunfordw@dlshs.org
(925) 288-8149