We help young adults Explore Their Passions and Find Their Purpose
As the largest, diverse, co-educational Catholic high school in Pasadena, we are inspired by our Lasallian heritage. This heritage draws from the Christian Brothers whose reputation for excellence in education extends over 300 years.
La Salle at a Glance
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Academics
We Redefine Learning
Be sure to check out our Academics overview to see a snapshot of our different curricular offerings and graduation requirements.
In addition to our robust academic offerings, we are proud to also offer our students three distinct pathways through our Centers for Innovation. In line with our five-year Strategic Plan, the Centers for Innovation provide students with hands-on, engaging experiences that ignite their passions and prepare them for future careers.
We are proud to offer 24 AP Courses:
| 2D Art & Design | Government & Politics |
| 3D Art & Design | Human Geography |
| Biology | Language & Composition |
| Calculus AB | Literature & Composition |
| Calculus BC | Macroeconomics |
| Chemistry | Microeconomics |
| Chinese Language & Culture | Physics: Electricity & Magnetism |
| Computer Science: A | Physics: Mechanics |
| Computer Science Principles | Spanish Language & Culture |
| Drawing | Spanish Literature & Culture |
| European History | Statistics |
| French Language & Culture | United States History |
Students are challenged with our Honor courses below:
| Algebra II Honors | English IV Honors |
| Biology Honors | Geometry Honors |
| Chemistry Honors | Physics Honors |
| English I Honors | Precalculus Honors |
| English II Honors | Spanish II Honors |
| English III Honors | Spanish III Honors |
Our project-based learning encourages students to explore and challenge the processes that are typically associated with classroom learning. Students learn by doing and participating in projects that prepare them for the career opportunities of tomorrow. Whether creating games, building circuits, designing bridges, or flying drones, students participate in a multi-disciplinary curriculum of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
We encourage and empower students to engage in creative thinking and problem solving that shapes lifelong thinking and learning no matter the application. We offer a unique, four year arts program, encouraging students to study a chosen artistic field. Students have the opportunity to enroll in one of six artistic disciplines:
| Choir | Instrumental Music |
| Dance | Studio Art |
| Film & Television Production | Theatre |
La Salle’s Centers for Innovation offer our students five distinct pathway programs for hands-on, experiential learning and discovery. The CARLOW Center for Medical Innovation leverages La Salle’s state of the art learning lab and medical-grade equipment to expose students to real-life scenarios and learning opportunities. The Center for Global Initiatives and Cultural Perpsectives breaks down the walls of a traditional classroom and leverages the world-wide Lasallian network of schools to allow students to travel abroad and welcome students to campus from around the world. The Center for Cinematic Arts brings out the creativity and spark of students passionate about photography, videography, digital media, graphic design, journalism and much more! The Center for Linguistic Exploration is dedicated to helping students achieve professional proficiency in languages aligned with the rigorous standards of the Flagship Language Program. The Center for Discovery and Design focuses on the engineering design process, analytical and numerical modeling methods, and rapid prototyping, all aimed at developing a strong foundation in engineering.
Athletics
Exceptional Athletics & Exemplary Academics
With dozens of championship-caliber athletic teams, our student-athletes develop their talents and learn skills like cooperation, dedication, leadership, and performance under pressure. Our year round calendar of sports offers our athletes of all levels the opportunity to play, grow, and excel.
Our student-athletes maintain a 3.5 GPA on average
60% of our students participate in Athletics
We are proud to offer 192 Varsity League Championships, 23 CIF Championships, and 19 CIF Runner-Up Finishes
Most recently, our boys varsity tennis team secured the 2024 CIF Southern Section Championship title.
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Our Lasallian Core Principles
The Core of Who We Are
Our Five Core Principles drive all of our decisions, actions, and work at La Salle College Preparatory. From academics and counseling to arts and athletics, these Lasallian principles guide our students, faculty, and staff everyday. In following each, we carry out our mission in the name of our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.
We celebrate our inclusive, co-educational and diverse community because it prepares our students for an increasingly global culture and economic landscape.
Our rigorous academic program challenges our students in the classroom and our broad offering of co-curricular programs empower and enable our students to discover their path to excellence.
Our diverse student-body fosters acceptance of all persons and enables spaces in which differing and opposing points of view can be shared and heard. We do not tolerate prejudice, bigotry or discrimination because it has no place in the world.
We place a strong emphasis on service through classes and opportunities to serve in our community and around the world. We do this to instill in our students a sense of responsibility; that their impact in addressing social challenges is needed and can be felt beyond our walls.
We are proud of the service, love and care that our Catholic faith and heritage unlock in our community. We educate our students about the importance of faiths around the world and how faith is central to shaping values.
We celebrate our inclusive, co-educational and diverse community because it prepares our students for an increasingly global culture and economic landscape.
Our rigorous academic program challenges our students in the classroom and our broad offering of co-curricular programs empower and enable our students to discover their path to excellence.
Our diverse student-body fosters acceptance of all persons and enables spaces in which differing and opposing points of view can be shared and heard. We do not tolerate prejudice, bigotry or discrimination because it has no place in the world.
We place a strong emphasis on service through classes and opportunities to serve in our community and around the world. We do this to instill in our students a sense of responsibility; that their impact in addressing social challenges is needed and can be felt beyond our walls.
We are proud of the service, love and care that our Catholic faith and heritage unlock in our community. We educate our students about the importance of faiths around the world and how faith is central to shaping values.
Clubs & Co-Curricular Activities
Over 50 Dynamic Clubs and Competition Teams
With so many to choose from, La Salle is uniquely positioned to help our students get involved with their passion, cause, or hobby. Students are encouraged not only to participate in clubs, but are provided with the support and mentorship needed to become leaders and create new student-run organizations.
Examples of Clubs, Competition Teams, and Honor and Service Societies include:
Some examples of student-run clubs include:
Click Here to view a complete list of clubs
Trader Joe’s Club |
Star Wars Club |
Asian Student Association |
Anime Club |
Pickleball Club |
Society of Medicine Club |
Academic Decathlon / World Scholar’s Cup |
Mock Trial |
Speech & Debate |
VEX Robotics |
California Scholarship Federation |
National Honor Society |
National Chinese Honor Society |
National Honor Society for Dance Arts |
National Arts Honor Society |
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society |
Science National Honor Society |
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica |
International Thespian Honor Society |
Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society |
Student Support Services
We Care for the Whole Student
Our comprehensive counseling services include college and career counseling, as well as social-emotional counseling. Along with counseling services, we are proud to offer a 4-year mentor program in addition to robust academic support, ensuring our students are supported throughout their entire journey at La Salle.
Our College Counseling Center helps students effectively plan and negotiate the complicated academic, social, and emotional landscape of higher education, guiding students to the Colleges and Universities where they can thrive.
Our dedicated faculty and staff provide student mentorship small groups that help stimulate growth and development inside and outside the classroom to ensure our students receive the attention and opportunities that drive success.
Operating like office hours at the collegiate level, this designated time at the end of the school day allows for students to ask their teachers questions, make up any quizzes or tests they may have missed, and seek additional support to help them achieve academic success.
We care about our students as a whole. We know every child entrusted to our care is different, and our approach to counseling celebrates the individual gifts, talents, and needs of each student. Our wrap-around services focused on student-well wellness ensure each student receives the care and support they need to thrive.
College Counseling
Our College Counseling Center helps students effectively plan and negotiate the complicated academic, social, and emotional landscape of higher education, guiding students to the Colleges and Universities where they can thrive.
Mentorship
Our dedicated faculty and staff provide student mentorship small groups that help stimulate growth and development inside and outside the classroom to ensure our students receive the attention and opportunities that drive success.
Academic Support
Operating like office hours at the collegiate level, this designated time at the end of the school day allows for students to ask their teachers questions, make up any quizzes or tests they may have missed, and seek additional support to help them achieve academic success.
Social-Emotional Well-being
We care about our students as a whole. We know every child entrusted to our care is different, and our approach to counseling celebrates the individual gifts, talents, and needs of each student. Our wrap-around services focused on student-well wellness ensure each student receives the care and support they need to thrive.
Student Life and Ministry
Shaping Culture with Service and Faith
Our Student Life and Ministry teams work collaboratively with other departments in the holistic development and formation of each student and their passions as we seek to instill in our students a sense of responsibility for others. Our students are provided with opportunities to grow in faith, participate in service experiences, and take an active role in the community life of our school. This is done by nurturing the talents of each student through leadership roles in areas such as student life officers, class commissioners and representatives, club officers, retreat leaders, rally planners, liturgical ministers, and much more.
Service and service-learning is part of our curriculum in many subject areas and we have school wide service opportunities.
A graduating senior will have participated in over 75 hours of service; unlike other schools, a minimum number of hours is NOT required to graduate.
School-wide service opportunities: Riley’s Race 4 Change, Catholic Schools’ Week of Service, and more.
We gather together in community at least once a month for liturgies and prayer services throughout the school year.
Building Community Through School Activities
Our Student Life team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community. Organizing a variety of events and activities throughout the year, their mission is to create a space where every student feels valued and connected. By sharing school spirit and promoting involvement, they help to build a strong sense of belonging among our student body.
Some events Student Life hosts include:
New Student Orientation | Pep Rallies |
Showdown | Lunch Time Activities |
Dress Up Days | Dances |
And so much more!
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We Recognize Private School Education is a Significant Investment
We are proud to offer both need-based and merit-based financial aid and scholarship opportunities at La Salle. Our Financial Aid Committee reviews all financial aid applications thoroughly and provides awards based on needs. Admission decisions and financial aid awards are kept separate, and requesting financial aid in no way jeopardizes your child’s opportunity for admission.
In addition to our need-based and merit-based awards, we are proud to offer our San Miguel scholarship program which offers 4 years of a Lasallian education to those who demonstrate high need and scholastic promise.
$4 million
awarded in financial aid and scholarships last year alone.
35%
of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Testimonials
Read what current students, parents, and alumni have to say about us here at
La Salle College Preparatory.
“Being at La Salle means you belong to a family of caring individuals that support your child’s development. Our children have had amazing experiences here and they were shaped into wonderful human beings that care about the world and those around them. They were challenged and we could not have made a better decision in choosing to join this special community.”
“What I love most about attending La Salle are the amount of opportunities that we offer. I feel comfortable trying anything that I'm interested in and just going out of my comfort zone because I know that I'll be welcome here.”
“La Salle is the best choice. They (the students) will be challenged, they will be supported, they will be nurtured, they will be invested in. Everybody on campus will believe in them. Everybody will want to see them succeed.”
“People come from all walks of life. And one of the biggest lessons I've learned from La Salle was how to embrace diversity, how to work with people from different backgrounds and strengths, and really kind of collaborate together and deliver on a common goal.”
“I was truly inspired by my teachers, who both challenged me and supported me, especially as I found my passion in science and technology. La Salle shaped me into the person I am today and prepared me for my future in every way possible.”
“My time at La Salle has been so fulfilling and really busy! I’m involved in many clubs, our Student Life Leadership Team, National Honor Society, and our school drama productions. I also enjoy the fact that service and giving back is who we are and it’s something that I’ll carry with me far beyond my time at La Salle.”
Among Niche's Best Ranked Schools
Preparing Students to Be Tomorrow’s Leaders
Being amongst some of the most competitive private high schools in the Los Angeles area, we are one of the highest ranking Catholic High Schools in California. With a 99% graduation rate, Niche- a school search platform- considers La Salle as one of the best private college prep high schools offering a variety of college level courses to help prepare students for the next step in their journey.
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collaboratively with smaller class sizes, teachers foster each student’s abilities while engaging them in a competitive yet compassionate environment.
We care
for our community and embrace different cultures, religions, and backgrounds.
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FAQ
Applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be available at the end of August. In order to access the application, you will need to sign in or sign up so that your progress will be saved.
Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are due Friday, January 13, 2023. There is a $100 (non-refundable) application fee.
The Admissions Inquiry is our one-stop-shop for all things related to the admissions process. You can learn more about the Admissions Process, schedule a tour, and more, all in one place. If you have any questions or issues with this utility, please email our Admissions Office here.
The requirements for freshman admissions are:
Completed application for the 2023-2024 school year.
Official school transcripts for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Note: First semester of 8th grade is required by February 3, 2023.
Placement Test Results (Optional)*
*La Salle will be offering an optional placement test on campus on Saturday, January 14, 2023
Current English Teacher Recommendation & Current Math Teacher Recommendation
- The applicant will need to complete and submit the recommendations by Friday, February 3, 2023
Student/Parent Interview
- We require all students and parent(s)/guardian(s) to interview with a member of the Admissions Team as part of the application process. Student/Parent interviews will take place on January 24, 26, 28, 30, and February 1, 2023. Virtual and in-person opportunities will be available. Interviews can be scheduled via signing in or signing up on the SchoolAdmin portal beginning December 2022.
Transcripts, Test Scores, and Teacher Recommendations are due by Friday, February 3, 2023, via the SchoolAdmin Application Portal.
Find more information about applying to La Salle College Preparatory here!
Transfer admission is on a limited, space-available basis at La Salle. If you’re interested in transferring your child, please complete an application by signing in or signing up on the SchoolAdmin portal.
If you are seeking admission for the Spring 2023 semester starting in January 2023, please select the 2022-2023 term on your application. If you are seeking admission for the Fall 2023 semester starting in August 2023, please select the 2023-2024 term.
Current high school transcripts, at least one current teacher recommendation, and a student-parent interview are required for transfer admission. All requirements can be completed via the SchoolAdmin application portal.
If you have any additional questions, please contact our Admissions office at (626) 696-4310 or email them here.
Yes, we offer campus tours!
Though campus tours are Not Required for admission, campus tours serve as a great opportunity for prospective students and families to explore our campus, ask questions and learn more about our community.
Group tours are led by student ambassadors through campus, highlighting the many opportunities, facilities, and programs available for our students.
Click here to schedule a campus tour today!
Our 2021-2022 School Profile serves as a great tool to review highlights and important information about La Salle at a glance!
Click here for information on tuition and fees.
*For applicants whose primary residence is not the United State of America (students who will not have completed 3 continuous years of Middle School education in American schools before entering 9th grade), and for applicants who need an I-20, please contact Mr. MJ Mao, Director of Global Programs, at mjmao@lasallehs.org.
Yes. Financial aid is need-based. Applications are available in early November on our website. Admission is need-based blind, meaning admission to La Salle does not take financial aid needs into consideration. Currently, 35% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
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Yes. We offer scholarships that are merit-based.
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Yes. Currently, approximately one-third of our student population is non-Catholic. Being a part of the Catholic faith is not required for admission, nor does it give a student precedence during the application process.
La Salle has consistently received approximately 500 applications for 170 spaces over the last three years for the freshman class.
We offer 14 honors and 24 AP courses. These courses are available in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, World Languages, Visual & Performing Arts, and more.
More information is available on our Course Catalog.
Freshman Full-Year Schedule:
Religious Studies
English
Mathematics
Biology
Spanish I / French I
Physical Education/Health
Arts & Media (Visual & Performing Arts)
La Salle College Preparatory operates on an A-B bell schedule. Each student is registered in 7 different classes. Each day, 3 or 4 classes meet in 75-minute blocks with breaks in between.
Click here to view the bell schedules at La Salle.
