Is De La Salle High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. De La Salle High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers).

What is De La Salle High School’s Compass Score?

79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Catholic high school

De La Salle High School

LocationMinneapolis, MN
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 693 students
SponsorBrothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers)

Official website

DeLaSalle High School is a Catholic Lasallian high school in Minneapolis, founded in 1900 and affiliated with the Christian Brothers. The school holds all-school Masses monthly, offers an optional weekly Mass and prayer before classes, and requires a class retreat for each grade. Students take four years of theology, including a required Catholic Social Teaching course in grade 11.

Catholic churches nearby

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Our Lady of Lourdes — 0.3 mi · 3 Lourdes Place, Minneapolis
Saint Constantine’s Ukrainian Catholic Church;Українська Католицька Церква Святого Константина — 0.5 mi
Saint Maron Maronite Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 600 Northeast University Avenue, Minneapolis
The Church of All Saints — 0.5 mi · 435 Northeast 4th Street, Minneapolis
Saint Boniface — 0.6 mi · 629 Northeast 2nd Street, Minneapolis
Saint Olaf Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 215 South 8th Street, Minneapolis

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.

Sacramental life

49 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The school holds monthly all-school Masses. The optional weekly Mass is not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.”
  The school offers an optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and Reconciliation throughout the year.
No:
Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The school's stated Mass frequency is an optional weekly Mass, not daily Mass.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.”
  The school offers an optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and Reconciliation throughout the year.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered throughout the year.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.”
  The school offers an optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and Reconciliation throughout the year.
Not enough information:
Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Monthly all-school Masses are offered. The school's ministry is led by Christian Brothers and lay staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.”
  The school offers an optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and Reconciliation throughout the year.
  “Campus masses and prayer services are proudly student-driven through the Campus Ministry Leadership Team”
  Campus Masses and prayer services are planned by the Campus Ministry Leadership Team.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is required in each of grades 9 through 12; four full-year equivalents.)
Sources (1)
1. Curriculum and Departments | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For entering ninth graders, four years of Theology are required in Grades 9-12.”
  Four years of theology are required in grades 9 through 12.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The Morality course, required of all 11th graders, teaches conscience development and moral decision making.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “teaching practical skills for conscience development and moral decision making.”
  The required Morality course teaches conscience development and moral decision making.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (This is a school-wide statement that Catholic Lasallian values prevail in every classroom.)
Sources (1)
1. DeLaSalle High Schooldelasalle.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The time-tested values and traditions of a Catholic Lasallian education prevail every day in our classrooms”
  The school states that Catholic Lasallian values prevail in every classroom.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The school commits one full day per class to a required retreat.)
Sources (1)
1. Class Retreats | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/campus-ministry-service-learning/class-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each year DeLaSalle commits one full day per class for a required day long gathering.”
  Each class has a required day-long retreat each year.
  “The 12th grade Wisdom Retreat, led by Youth Frontiers, Inc., is a reflective day for students to gain healthy closure on their high school years.”
  Grade 12 has a Wisdom Retreat, and the other grades have retreats listed on the same page.
Not enough information:
Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Lasallian Ministry runs LEAP (Lasallians for Equity and Peace), a student group that includes school liturgies in its events.)
Sources (1)
1. Activity Programs | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/activities-athletics/activity-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Students of all grades are invited to weekly meetings, during lunches on Fridays, of LEAP (Lasallians for Equity and Peace).”
  LEAP is a Lasallian Ministry student group that meets weekly.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
Sources (1)
1. Lasallian Prayers | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/campus-ministry-service-learning/lasallian-prayers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Prayer is a central element of life at DeLaSalle and precedes all classes, assemblies, Masses, administrative meetings and other community gatherings.”
  Prayer precedes all classes and school gatherings.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must complete 60 service hours by February 1 of grade 12.)
Sources (1)
1. Service Learning Program | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/campus-ministry-service-learning/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All students (including transfer students) must complete 60 hours of service in the community by February 1st of their 12th grade year.”
  Students must complete 60 hours of community service by February 1 of grade 12.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Catholic Social Teaching is a theology course required of all 11th graders.)
Sources (1)
1. Theology | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each student will explore the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching”
  The Catholic Social Teaching course explores the seven themes of Catholic social teaching.
  “This course is required of all 11th grade students.”
  The Catholic Social Teaching course is required of all 11th graders.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (LEAP plans Social Justice Week, and students must complete 60 service hours with community organizations.)
Sources (2)
1. Activity Programs | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/activities-athletics/activity-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “plans events such as Diversity Week, Social Justice Week, and school liturgies.”
  LEAP plans Social Justice Week and school liturgies.
2. Service Learning Program | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/campus-ministry-service-learning/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All service hours must be completed outside of DeLaSalle with community organizations.”
  Service hours are completed with community organizations outside the school.

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

Strengths

All-school Masses are held monthly, with an optional weekly Mass and Stations of the Cross during Lent.
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.”
  The school offers an optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and Reconciliation throughout the year.
Every class takes a required retreat, and all 11th graders take a required Catholic Social Teaching course.
Sources (2)
1. Class Retreats | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/campus-ministry-service-learning/class-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each year DeLaSalle commits one full day per class for a required day long gathering.”
  Each class has a required day-long retreat each year.
2. Theology | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/academics/curriculum/theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “This course is required of all 11th grade students.”
  The Catholic Social Teaching course is required of all 11th graders.
Students must complete 60 service hours, and four years of theology are required.
Sources (2)
1. Service Learning Program | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/campus-ministry-service-learning/service-learning-program · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All students (including transfer students) must complete 60 hours of service in the community by February 1st of their 12th grade year.”
  Students must complete 60 hours of community service by February 1 of grade 12.
2. Curriculum and Departments | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “For entering ninth graders, four years of Theology are required in Grades 9-12.”
  Four years of theology are required in grades 9 through 12.

Concerns

Reconciliation is offered throughout the year.
Sources (1)
1. Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We offer optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the year.”
  The school offers an optional weekly Mass, monthly all-school Masses, Stations of the Cross during Lent, and Reconciliation throughout the year.

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Campus ministry home

Lasallian Ministry and Campus Ministry

Address: 1 DeLaSalle Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: delasalle.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, delasalle.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 1

Class retreatsOff campus
One day per class each year
A required day-long retreat for each class, led through Lasallian Ministry. Retreats are typically held off campus.
delasalle.com, delasalle.com

Service 1

Service Learning ProgramOff campus
Required service hours completed with community organizations outside the school.
delasalle.com, delasalle.com

Clubs and groups 1

LEAP (Lasallians for Equity and Peace)On campus
Weekly, during Friday lunches
Lasallian Ministry student group that holds discussions and events such as Diversity Week, Social Justice Week and school liturgies.
delasalle.com, delasalle.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

School MassesOn campus
Optional weekly Mass and monthly all-school Masses, with campus Masses planned by the Campus Ministry Leadership Team.
delasalle.com, delasalle.com
Stations of the Cross
During Lent
Stations of the Cross offered during Lent.
delasalle.com

Faith formation 2

Campus Ministry Leadership Team
Grade 12 course in which students plan liturgy, prayer, service and retreats for the school.
delasalle.com
Daily prayer before classes
Prayer precedes all classes, assemblies, Masses and other community gatherings.
delasalle.com

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

Campus ministry

Lasallian Ministry

Sources (2)

Activity Programs | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/activities-athletics/activity-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Students of all grades are invited to weekly meetings, during lunches on Fridays, of LEAP (Lasallians for Equity and Peace).”
LEAP is a Lasallian Ministry student group that meets weekly.
Catholic Education | De La Salle High Schooldelasalle.com/about/our-faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Campus masses and prayer services are proudly student-driven through the Campus Ministry Leadership Team”
Campus Masses and prayer services are planned by the Campus Ministry Leadership Team.
“1 DELASALLE DRIVE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401”
The school and its ministry are at 1 DeLaSalle Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
“Campus masses and prayer services are proudly student-driven through the Campus Ministry Leadership Team”
Campus Masses and prayer services are planned by the Campus Ministry Leadership Team.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

62 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score89%
Students per teacher 25% of score16.3 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

Type	Independent Catholic school
Diocese	Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	693
Students in grades 9–12	693
Coed or single-sex	Coed
Student–teacher ratio	16.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	89%
Setting	City

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.

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Local Church

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Paul

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID A1301722
1 De La Salle Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 676-7675
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Is De La Salle High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. De La Salle High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Christian Schools (Christian Brothers).
What is De La Salle High School’s Compass Score?: 79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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