Profile 2011

Enter to Learn Leave to Serve

THE SCHOOLEstablished in 1858, La Salle College High School is a Catholic independent college preparatory school for young men, grades 9-12, of varied backgrounds. La Salle is committed to Christian values, academic excellence, spiritual fulfillment, cultural enrichment, and physical development. In the tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers Schools, La Salle empowers students to accept responsibility, achieve their fullest potential and work to build a just society.

La Salle is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. La Salle holds memberships in PAIS, ADVIS, CEEB, NACAC, PACAC, and the International Coalition of Boys Schools.

THE STUDENTSLa Salle students are accepted on the basis of a competitive entrance exam and an admissions portfolio. Students come from more than 171 parochial, private, and public elementary schools from the City of Philadelphia, small towns, suburban communities, and rural areas in the four surrounding counties and the state of New Jersey. Typically 100% of graduates attend college. The Class of 2011 earned over $25.5 million in documented scholarships and grants.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMStudents must complete 26.5 credits to graduate, including the following requirements: Religion (4), English (4), Mathematics (3), Lab Science (3), Social Studies (3), World Language (3), Physical Education (1), Fine Arts (.5), Computer Education (.5), Health (.5), and Electives (4). By graduation, a significant number of seniors exceed the above requirements. Students carry a minimum of six credits yearly. Students lead multiple independent projects in campus technology as part of La Salle’s Microsoft IT Academy Program. Twenty Advanced Placement courses are offered and honors and advanced courses are available in all major subject areas. Study at local colleges is an option.

La Salle’s strong academic program is enhanced by one of the most sophisticated technological systems available in secondary education today: the first school in the nation to fully implement Microsoft Exchange 2010; completely wireless campus enhanced by Gigabit fiber optic backbone connecting all classrooms and offices; four computer labs with over 150 Nehalen i7 workstations, Windows 7 Desktops, and access to the complete Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus Package; TV production and broadcast studio; Multimedia Lab with over eighty workstations; library and media center with capability for thirty-four online reference programs. 70 students have earned an MTA (Microsoft Technology Association) certificate.

ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICSLa Salle features twenty eight clubs and student organizations that have earned national, state, regional and local awards, for example, nationally recognized Forensics Team and consistent Superior ratings in Jazz Band regional competitions.

Over 50% of the student body actively participates in our extensive sixteen varsity sport program including 39 separate teams. In 2010-2011 La Salle earned four Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, six District 12 Championships, three second place finishes PIAA State Championship as well as Flyers Cup Champions in Hockey.

COMMUNITY SERVICEStudent participation in community service is voluntary. La Salle sponsors twenty one year-round service projects. 75% of the students participate in extended weekly, seasonal, or summer service programs locally, nationally, and internationally. Fathers of our freshman and sophomore students accompany their sons on a day of service during the school year.

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038215 233 2911 phone215 402 4350 faxwww.lschs.orgwww.lschs.org/college

Brother Richard Kestler, FSC President kestler@lschs.org

Joseph L. Marchese Principal marchese@lschs.org

Mary Kay Mullen Director of College Counseling 215-402-4845 mullen@lschs.org

Brother William DiPasquale, FSC Associate Director of College Counseling 215-402-4852 dipasqualeb@lschs.org

Gerard M. Brett Associate Director of College Counseling 215-402-4846 brett@lschs.org

Kathleen G. O’Connell Administrative Assistant College Counseling 215-402-4849 oconnell@lschs.org

CEEB CODE 393370

ENROLLMENT 1068 young men representing171 elementary schools and109 zip codes from the City of Philadelphia and four surrounding Counties and New Jersey246 members in the class of 2012

FINANCIAL AID2010-2011: $3 million awarded35 % of students receive financial aidAlumni, faculty and parents contribute to this amount

FACULTYFull Time: 94Adjunct: 15Advanced Degrees Masters Degrees: 93 Doctorate Degrees: 4Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1Average Class Size: 19

Academic Profile

CURRICULUMCommitted to a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, La Salle also supports students in developing individualized programs of study and provides opportunities to explore subjects of interest at advanced and independent levels. The curriculum is comprised of over 135 courses in nine academic areas and includes twenty AP course offerings. Scheduling constraints may affect the number of AP courses that a student can take.

GRADINGLa Salle does not rank students. The grade distribution chart for junior year courses and the cumulative GPA distribution on the next page provide the context for individual student transcripts.

GRADING SCALE

A+ = 98-100 (4.3) A = 93-97 (4.0) A- = 90-92 (3.7)

B+ = 88-89 (3.3) B = 85-87 (3.0) B- = 82-84 ( 2.7)

C+ = 80-81 (2.3) C = 77-79 (2.0) C- = 74-76 (1.7)

D+ = 72-73 (1.3) D = 70-71 (1.0)

F = 00-69 ( 0.0 failing)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT RESULTS 2011Total candidates 257Total tests taken 560Percentage of scores 3 or higher at La Salle: 84%98 AP Scholars including 8 National Scholars

Subject Students % Scores 3-5

Biology 30 57Calculus AB 24 88Calculus BC 14 93Chemistry 9 100 Economics (Macro) 41 80Economics (Micro) 41 88English Language 66 94English Literature 64 88Environmental Science 14 93European History 20 80Physics B 57 60Physics C: E & M 8 100Physics C: M 8 88Psychology 32 81Spanish Language 11 100 US Government & Politics 25 100US History 52 96World History 35 97

NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITION 2012National Merit Semi-Finalists 13National Merit Commended 14

SAT Test Scores – Class of 2011Reasoning Test Scores

Critical Reading Percentage Students

800-650 23% 56640-500 59% 145490-350 18% 43

Math Percentage Students

800-650 30% 74640-500 54% 130490-310 16% 40

Writing Percentage Students

800-650 19% 46640-500 63% 153490-370 18% 45

La Salle State NationalMean Critical Reading Score 578 493 497 Mean Math Score 593 501 514 Mean Combined Score 1171 994 1011 Mean Writing Score 573 479 489 Mean Total Score 1744 1473 1500

Mean SAT Reasoning Test Scores for La Salle students who took both the Reasoning Test and Subject Tests

Mean Critical Reading Score 690Mean Math Score 707Mean Combined Score 1397Mean Writing Score 684Mean Total Score 2081

MEAN SCORES for SAT Subject Tests

Subject Students MeanBiology E 2 675Biology M 8 641Chemistry 12 680English Literature 16 635French 1 550Math Level 1 20 659Math Level 2 18 726Physics 7 706Spanish 5 484US History 19 699World History 8 678

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Profile Colleges and UniversitiesCOLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASSES OF 2007-2011The regional, national, and international reach of the matriculating seniors from the last five years reflects a community willing to think broadly in its efforts to make effective college choices.

La Salle College High School, a private Catholic high school conducted by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, does not release any discipline records of a matriculating student. If a student’s actions become part of public record, then it is part of the public domain and can be accessed through the appropriate public source (effective 09/95).

La Salle College High School8605 Cheltenham AvenueWyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038

215 233 2911 phone215 402 4350 fax

www.lschs.org