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De La Salle North Catholic High School

  • LocationPortland, OR
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 220 students
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De La Salle North Catholic High School is a Lasallian Catholic high school in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Its Lasallian Youth Ministry office plans nine all-school Masses and three prayer services a year at nearby St. Charles Parish, a four-year retreat program for every class, and a 30-hour service requirement for graduation.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of De La Salle North Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Charles Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Saint Joseph - Giáo Họ Thánh Giuse: 1.5 mi3Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Saint Andrew Catholic Church: 1.8 mi5Holy Redeemer Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM): 0.1 miDe La Salle North Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Charles Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 5310 Northeast 42nd Avenue, Portland
  2. Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 2727 Northeast 54th Avenue, Portland
  3. Saint Joseph - Giáo Họ Thánh Giuse — 1.5 mi · 5404 Northeast Alameda Street, Portland
  4. Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 3123 Northeast 24th Avenue, Portland
  5. Saint Andrew Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 806 Northeast Alberta Street, Portland
  6. Holy Redeemer Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 25 North Rosa Parks Way, Portland

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Nine all-school Masses each school year, held at St. Charles Parish next door, with three prayer services that are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “LYM offers nine All-School Masses and three Prayer Services each school year.”
      The school's youth ministry plans nine all-school Masses and three prayer services each school year, held at St. Charles Parish next door.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “LYM offers nine All-School Masses and three Prayer Services each school year.”
      The school's youth ministry plans nine all-school Masses and three prayer services each school year, held at St. Charles Parish next door.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology I through IV is required in each of the four grades: four full-year courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the only high school in Portland to require 4 years of English, Theology, Mathematics, Science, and Corporate Work Study”
      Theology is a four-year graduation requirement, with a course in each grade from Theology I to Theology IV.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The Lasallian core principles, which the school publishes, apply the Gospel to the education it provides.)
    Sources (1)
    1. The Lasallian Tradition | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “It calls all to use their knowledge and talents to critically examine and engage the world in light of the message of the Gospel.”
      The school's Quality Education principle applies the Gospel to the education it provides.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A retreat is held for each class: a one-day class retreat in grades 9, 10 and 12, and a three-day junior retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each DLSNC Student has the opportunity to journey through a four-year retreat program with all of his or her classmates.”
      Students take part in a four-year retreat program with their class.
      “Juniors attend a two-night, three-day retreat held at a local camp.”
      Juniors attend a three-day retreat at a local camp.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One professional ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Lasallian Youth Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Ms. Alyssa Frangipani, Director of Lasallian Youth Ministry, at afrangipani@dlsnc.org.”
      Alyssa Frangipani is the Director of Lasallian Youth Ministry and a contact for service questions.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (30 hours of service are required before graduation, which is fewer than 40.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “require students to complete 30 hours of service prior to graduation”
      Students must complete 30 hours of service before graduation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Bi-weekly service trips, a Founder's Day service day and a food drive for a parish food pantry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The school provides bi-weekly service opportunities throughout the academic year.”
      The school offers service trips to sites in the Portland metro area throughout the year.
      “All students, faculty, and staff go out into the Portland community to volunteer with local organizations in the morning.”
      Founder's Day includes a school-wide service day in the Portland community.
      “Every November we hold a food drive to support the St. Vincent De Paul food pantry located at St. Charles Parish.”
      The school holds an annual food drive for a parish food pantry.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four grades.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We are the only high school in Portland to require 4 years of English, Theology, Mathematics, Science, and Corporate Work Study”
      Theology is a four-year graduation requirement, with a course in each grade from Theology I to Theology IV.
  • A class retreat is held for every grade, and the four-year retreat program is required.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each DLSNC Student has the opportunity to journey through a four-year retreat program with all of his or her classmates.”
      Students take part in a four-year retreat program with their class.
  • Students serve in regular service trips and a service day, with a 30-hour graduation requirement.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “require students to complete 30 hours of service prior to graduation”
      Students must complete 30 hours of service before graduation.
      “The school provides bi-weekly service opportunities throughout the academic year.”
      The school offers service trips to sites in the Portland metro area throughout the year.

Concerns

  • Nine all-school Masses a year are published, all held at a nearby parish.
    Sources (1)
    1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “LYM offers nine All-School Masses and three Prayer Services each school year.”
      The school's youth ministry plans nine all-school Masses and three prayer services each school year, held at St. Charles Parish next door.

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Campus ministry home

Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM)

  • Address: 4300 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97218
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: LYM office

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Source: delasallenorth.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, delasallenorth.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 4 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • All-school Masses and prayer servicesOff campus
    Nine Masses and three prayer services each school year
    All-school Masses and prayer services held at St. Charles Parish next door, with students serving as readers, ushers, and cross or candle bearers.
    delasallenorth.org

Retreats 2

  • Junior retreatOff campus
    A two-night, three-day retreat held at a local camp.
    delasallenorth.org
  • Four-year class retreat program
    A class retreat for each grade, with a one-day retreat in grades 9, 10 and 12.
    delasallenorth.org

Service 3

  • Bi-weekly service tripsOff campus
    Bi-weekly after school, through the academic year
    After-school service trips to sites in the Portland metro area, which count for two service hours each.
    delasallenorth.org
  • Founder's Day serviceOff campus
    Early May
    A school-wide day of service in the Portland community, followed by a school barbecue.
    delasallenorth.org
  • November food drive
    A yearly food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at St. Charles Parish.
    delasallenorth.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Lasallian Youth Ministry (LYM) | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/lasallian-youth-ministry-lym · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “LYM offers nine All-School Masses and three Prayer Services each school year.”
    The school's youth ministry plans nine all-school Masses and three prayer services each school year, held at St. Charles Parish next door.
    “Ms. Alyssa Frangipani, Director of Lasallian Youth Ministry, at afrangipani@dlsnc.org.”
    Alyssa Frangipani is the Director of Lasallian Youth Ministry and a contact for service questions.
    “LYM offers nine All-School Masses and three Prayer Services each school year.”
    The school's youth ministry plans nine all-school Masses and three prayer services each school year, held at St. Charles Parish next door.
  2. Contact Us | De La Salle North Catholic High Schooldelasallenorth.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Address: 4300 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97218”
    The school's published address is 4300 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR 97218.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
50 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Portland in Oregon, OR
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)220
Students in grades 9–12220
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges78%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

The Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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