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Catholic high school

La Salle Academy

  • LocationProvidence, RI
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 1,443 students
  • Catholic83% Catholic

Sponsor: Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers)

Official website

La Salle Academy is a coeducational Catholic college-preparatory school in Providence, Rhode Island, under the direction of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Students take one religious studies course in each of their four years, attend required homeroom retreats in grades 9-11 (Kairos is optional for juniors and seniors), and seniors take part in a Christian Service Program. Campus ministry offers school liturgies, confession, morning prayer, service trips and a chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of La Salle Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSaint Augustine Cathoilc Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Pius V Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Parroquia San Eduardo: 1.0 mi4Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Saint Thomas Catholic Church: 1.2 mi6Campus Ministry suite and chapel, La Salle Academy: 0.0 miLa Salle Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Augustine Cathoilc Church — 0.4 mi · 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence
  2. Saint Pius V Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 240 Eaton Street, Providence
  3. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 175 Academy Avenue, Providence
  4. Parroquia San Eduardo — 1.0 mi · 997 Branch Avenue, North Providence
  5. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 901 Atwells Avenue, Providence
  6. Saint Thomas Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

55 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Campus ministry lists school liturgies, the chorus leads music at all school-wide Masses, and the 2026-27 calendar lists a Freshman Liturgy (September 16, 2026).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School liturgies, confessions, and opportunities for prayer and reflection”
      Campus ministry offers school liturgies and confessions.
    2. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The choir performs at the Christmas and Spring concerts as well as leading music at all school-wide Masses.”
      The school holds school-wide Masses, with music led by the chorus.
      “One of the goals is to develop proficient student Altar Servers, Lectors and Sacristans to assist the Chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school wide Masses.”
      The Altar and Prayer Club trains students to serve at daily and school-wide Masses with the chaplain or a visiting priest.
    3. Calendar | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Liturgy 9/16/2026”
      The 2026-27 calendar lists a Freshman Liturgy on September 16, 2026.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The Altar and Prayer Club description says students are trained to assist the chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school-wide Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “One of the goals is to develop proficient student Altar Servers, Lectors and Sacristans to assist the Chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school wide Masses.”
      The Altar and Prayer Club trains students to serve at daily and school-wide Masses with the chaplain or a visiting priest.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School liturgies, confessions, and opportunities for prayer and reflection”
      Campus ministry offers school liturgies and confessions.
  • 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 (The Altar and Prayer Club description refers to 'the Chaplain or visiting priest' at daily and school-wide Masses. Recorded as part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “One of the goals is to develop proficient student Altar Servers, Lectors and Sacristans to assist the Chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school wide Masses.”
      The Altar and Prayer Club trains students to serve at daily and school-wide Masses with the chaplain or a visiting priest.
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 (Graduation requires 4 credits of Religious Studies, one required course each year (a full-year course is 1 credit, as for English); theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=198057&fromId=285767 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religious Studies | 4 credits - one required course each year | English | 4 credits - one required course each year |”
      Graduation requires four credits of Religious Studies, one required course each year (the same as English).
  • 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 mission says religious formation is an essential part of the school's mission through the integration of religious instruction and experience, and the school says its ideals of faith, service and community are honored every day through its curriculum and culture.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Mission | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=193711&fromId=285753 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “An essential part of La Salle Academy’s mission is the commitment to the religious formation of our students. Through the integration of religious instruction and experience, students deepen their faith in the person of Jesus and their appreciation of his message.”
      The mission names religious formation, through integrated religious instruction and experience, as essential.
    2. Discover La Salle Academy | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/about-us/discover-la-salle-academy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “a man whose ideals of faith, service, and community are honored every day through the La Salle curriculum and culture.”
      The school says the founder's ideals of faith, service and community are honored daily through its curriculum and culture.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Campus ministry lists a retreat program for each grade level: required homeroom retreats in grades 9, 10 and 11, and the optional weekend Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors (2026-27 dates November 7-9, 2026 and February 27-March 1, 2027).)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A retreat program for each grade level”
      Campus ministry runs a retreat program for each grade level.
      “An optional weekend retreat for juniors and seniors called Kairos”
      Kairos is an optional weekend retreat for juniors and seniors.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students at La Salle Academy are required to attend a homeroom retreat during the freshman, sophomore and junior year.”
      Homeroom retreats are required in grades 9, 10 and 11.
    3. Calendar | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Kairos 11/7/2026 Nov 8 Kairos 11/8/2026 Nov 9 Kairos”
      The 2026-27 calendar lists Kairos on November 7-9, 2026.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Campus ministry refers to a Campus Ministry team that offers a daily pastoral presence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry team is always available for students or families and our suite, which includes a chapel, is always open for students looking to pray, talk, or just relax with friends. Please feel free to call us at any time with questions or concerns.”
      The Campus Ministry team has a suite with a chapel that is open to students for prayer.
      “Morning prayer and reflections offered by both faculty and students”
      Campus ministry programs include morning prayer and reflections led by faculty and students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Altar and Prayer Club, Lasallian Youth, Pro-Life, Social Concerns, and the Peer Ministry program.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “One of the goals is to develop proficient student Altar Servers, Lectors and Sacristans to assist the Chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school wide Masses.”
      The Altar and Prayer Club trains students to serve at daily and school-wide Masses with the chaplain or a visiting priest.
      “Lasallian Youth is a student-based club committed to the principles of faith, service, and community.”
      Lasallian Youth is a student club committed to faith, service and community.
      “Our group aims at attracting students who respect all life and wish to be part of spreading the message and helping those in need. We strive to bring awareness of Pro-Life issues”
      A Pro-Life student group raises awareness of pro-life issues and offers service opportunities.
      “The Social Concerns group is devoted to helping the less fortunate and is dedicated to those living in poverty.”
      The Social Concerns group serves people living in poverty.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Peer ministry program invites and engages La sSalle Academy students together in a transformative experience of prayer, reflection, and authentic christian community.”
      A Peer Ministry program forms students in small faith communities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Campus ministry lists morning prayer and reflections offered by faculty and students, and a daily pastoral presence for students throughout the day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Morning prayer and reflections offered by both faculty and students”
      Campus ministry programs include morning prayer and reflections led by faculty and students.
      “A daily pastoral presence for students in need of spiritual or emotional support throughout the day”
      Campus ministry provides a daily pastoral presence for students throughout the school day.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (A Pro-Life student group is listed among the school's clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our group aims at attracting students who respect all life and wish to be part of spreading the message and helping those in need. We strive to bring awareness of Pro-Life issues”
      A Pro-Life student group raises awareness of pro-life issues and offers service opportunities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Six service trips over February, April and summer vacations (including the Romero Center in Camden, NJ, De La Salle Blackfeet School in Montana, La Salle Educational Center in Florida and Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica), the Social Concerns group, and Lasallian Youth.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Six service trips over February, April, and Summer vacations”
      Campus ministry offers six service trips during February, April and summer vacations.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Romero Center - Camden, New Jersey Dive into urban service projects and guided reflection to understand the root causes of poverty and the challenges faced by underserved communities.”
      One service trip goes to the Romero Center in Camden, New Jersey, for urban service and reflection on the causes of poverty.
      “Serve at De La Salle Blackfeet School while learning from the Blackfeet people and culture through direct service, prayer, and reflective immersion.”
      A service immersion trip goes to De La Salle Blackfeet School in Browning, Montana.
    3. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Social Concerns group is devoted to helping the less fortunate and is dedicated to those living in poverty.”
      The Social Concerns group serves people living in poverty.
      “Lasallian Youth is a student-based club committed to the principles of faith, service, and community.”
      Lasallian Youth is a student club committed to faith, service and community.

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

Strengths

  • Religious studies is required in all four years, one course each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=198057&fromId=285767 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Religious Studies | 4 credits - one required course each year | English | 4 credits - one required course each year |”
      Graduation requires four credits of Religious Studies, one required course each year (the same as English).
  • Campus ministry runs a retreat program for each grade, with required homeroom retreats in grades 9-11 and Kairos for juniors and seniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A retreat program for each grade level”
      Campus ministry runs a retreat program for each grade level.
      “An optional weekend retreat for juniors and seniors called Kairos”
      Kairos is an optional weekend retreat for juniors and seniors.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students at La Salle Academy are required to attend a homeroom retreat during the freshman, sophomore and junior year.”
      Homeroom retreats are required in grades 9, 10 and 11.
  • Students can join a Pro-Life group, the Social Concerns group, Lasallian Youth and six service trips.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our group aims at attracting students who respect all life and wish to be part of spreading the message and helping those in need. We strive to bring awareness of Pro-Life issues”
      A Pro-Life student group raises awareness of pro-life issues and offers service opportunities.
      “The Social Concerns group is devoted to helping the less fortunate and is dedicated to those living in poverty.”
      The Social Concerns group serves people living in poverty.
      “Lasallian Youth is a student-based club committed to the principles of faith, service, and community.”
      Lasallian Youth is a student club committed to faith, service and community.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Six service trips over February, April, and Summer vacations”
      Campus ministry offers six service trips during February, April and summer vacations.
  • The campus ministry suite includes a chapel that is open to students, and an Altar and Prayer Club trains students for daily and school-wide Masses.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Campus Ministry team is always available for students or families and our suite, which includes a chapel, is always open for students looking to pray, talk, or just relax with friends. Please feel free to call us at any time with questions or concerns.”
      The Campus Ministry team has a suite with a chapel that is open to students for prayer.
    2. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “One of the goals is to develop proficient student Altar Servers, Lectors and Sacristans to assist the Chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school wide Masses.”
      The Altar and Prayer Club trains students to serve at daily and school-wide Masses with the chaplain or a visiting priest.

Concerns

  • Daily Mass is mentioned only in a club description.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs and Activities | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “One of the goals is to develop proficient student Altar Servers, Lectors and Sacristans to assist the Chaplain or visiting priest with daily and school wide Masses.”
      The Altar and Prayer Club trains students to serve at daily and school-wide Masses with the chaplain or a visiting priest.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “School liturgies, confessions, and opportunities for prayer and reflection”
      Campus ministry offers school liturgies and confessions.
  • The graduation requirements list no service-hour requirement; the Christian Service Program is described for seniors without a number of hours.
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=198057&fromId=285767 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Starting with the Class of 2025, each student must complete an online financial literacy course as a graduation requirement.”
      The graduation requirements page lists academic credits and a financial literacy course; it lists no service hours.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Christian Service Program offers seniors the opportunity to engage in local service with our community partners in the city of Providence. Students serve at food pantries, nursing homes, day care centers, and in elementary and middle schools.”
      Seniors take part in a Christian Service Program with local community partners in Providence.
  • The senior retreat (Kairos) is optional; required retreats cover grades 9-11.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “An optional weekend retreat for juniors and seniors called Kairos”
      Kairos is an optional weekend retreat for juniors and seniors.
    2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students at La Salle Academy are required to attend a homeroom retreat during the freshman, sophomore and junior year.”
      Homeroom retreats are required in grades 9, 10 and 11.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry suite and chapel, La Salle Academy

  • Address: 612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: lasalle-academy.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026, lasalle-academy.org, verified Oct. 8, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

12 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 4

  • Senior Christian Service ProgramOff campus
    Began September 9, 2026
    Seniors serve with community partners in Providence (food pantries, nursing homes, day care centers and schools) and reflect on their service.
    lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org
  • Service immersion tripsOff campus
    February, April and summer vacations
    Six service trips, including the Romero Center (Camden, NJ), De La Salle Blackfeet School (Browning, MT), La Salle Educational Center (Homestead, FL) and Mustard Seed Communities (Kingston, Jamaica).
    lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org
  • Lasallian YouthOn campus
    Thursdays at 7:40 AM in Campus Ministry
    Student faith-and-service club that serves at local agencies and attends the annual Lasallian Youth Assembly.
    lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org
  • Social ConcernsOn campus
    Lent, Thanksgiving and Advent drives
    Serves people living in poverty in Rhode Island and a twinned school in Kenya; runs Rice Bowl in Lent, a Thanksgiving drive and homeroom Adopt-a-Family in Advent.
    lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org

Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 2

  • Pro-LifeOn campus
    Student group that raises awareness of pro-life issues and offers service opportunities at national, state, diocesan and school levels.
    lasalle-academy.org
  • Grief Support GroupOn campus
    Campus ministry support group for students who have lost a parent or sibling.
    lasalle-academy.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • School liturgies and school-wide MassesOn campus
    Campus ministry plans school liturgies; the chorus leads music at all school-wide Masses. The 2026-27 calendar lists a Freshman Liturgy on September 16, 2026.
    lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org
  • Altar and Prayer ClubOn campus
    Weekly at the start of the year, then every two weeks after All Saints Day
    Open to all students; trains altar servers, lectors and sacristans for daily and school-wide Masses, explores prayers such as the Rosary and Liturgy of the Hours, and visits area churches.
    lasalle-academy.org, lasalle-academy.org
  • Morning prayerOn campus
    Morning prayer and reflections offered by faculty and students.
    lasalle-academy.org

Retreats 2

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 (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/page/list-detail?pk=192376&fromId=285354 · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Morning prayer and reflections offered by both faculty and students”
    Campus ministry programs include morning prayer and reflections led by faculty and students.
    “School liturgies, confessions, and opportunities for prayer and reflection”
    Campus ministry offers school liturgies and confessions.
    “The Campus Ministry team is always available for students or families and our suite, which includes a chapel, is always open for students looking to pray, talk, or just relax with friends. Please feel free to call us at any time with questions or concerns.”
    The Campus Ministry team has a suite with a chapel that is open to students for prayer.
    “The Campus Ministry team is always available for students or families and our suite, which includes a chapel, is always open for students looking to pray, talk, or just relax with friends. Please feel free to call us at any time with questions or concerns.”
    The Campus Ministry team has a suite with a chapel that is open to students for prayer.
    “612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 Phone: 401-351-7750”
    The school's address is 612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, and its phone number is 401-351-7750.
  2. Campus Ministry | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/campus-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Students at La Salle Academy are required to attend a homeroom retreat during the freshman, sophomore and junior year.”
    Homeroom retreats are required in grades 9, 10 and 11.
  3. Discover La Salle Academy | La Salle Academylasalle-academy.org/about-us/discover-la-salle-academy · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Under the direction of: De La Salle Christian Brothers”
    The school is under the direction of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
87 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.97%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.7 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
DioceseDiocese of Providence, RI
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)1,443
Students in grades 9–121,250
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges97%
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

Diocese of Providence

The Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, Bishop of Providence

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Questions families ask

Is La Salle Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. La Salle Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Providence. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers).
What is La Salle Academy’s Compass Score?
83 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is La Salle Academy Compass Recommended?
Yes. La Salle Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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