Is La Salle College High School a Catholic high school?

Yes. La Salle College High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers).

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

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

Is La Salle College High School Compass Recommended?

Yes. La Salle College High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

La Salle College High School

LocationWyndmoor, PA
Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,158 students
Catholic82% Catholic

Sponsor: Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers) · All-male

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La Salle College High School is a Catholic boys' college-preparatory school in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Students take a full-year religion course in each of grades 9-12, attend required class retreats (seniors choose Kairos or a one-day retreat), and are offered school liturgies on major feasts and reconciliation services in fall and spring. The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry runs weekly service programs and summer service trips.

Catholic churches nearby

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Our Mother of Consolation Church — 1.6 mi · 9 East Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia
Saint Raymond's Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 2316 Fairhill Avenue, Glenside
Holy Cross Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 154 East Mount Airy Avenue, Philadelphia

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

55 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Six school liturgies are listed (Opening, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Holy Week, Ascension), plus prayer services; the calendar lists a school Mass on October 15, 2026 and a Class of 2028 Ring Mass. This is several times a year, not monthly.)
Sources (4)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Scheduled Liturgy and Prayer Services School Year Opening Liturgy All Saints Day Liturgy Thanksgiving Prayer Service Immaculate Conception Advent Prayer Services Christmas Liturgy Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Lenten Prayer Services Lenten / Holy Week Liturgy Ascension Thursday Feast of St. John Baptist de La Salle Reconciliation Eucharistic Adoration & Daily Mass”
  The school's scheduled liturgies are the Opening, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Holy Week and Ascension liturgies, plus prayer services, reconciliation, and adoration and daily Mass.
  “Celebrated during the school day, the feast of All Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation”
  The All Saints Day liturgy is celebrated during the school day.
  “Celebrated during the school day as a Holy Day of Obligation, the feast of the Immaculate Conception”
  The Immaculate Conception liturgy is celebrated during the school day.
2. School Calendar - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/about-la-salle/latest-news/calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thursday, October 15 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Honors Convocation Subscribe to Calendar Alerts School Mass 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Auditorium”
  A school Mass is scheduled on Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:15-10:30 AM in the Auditorium.
3. Mission & Ministry - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Class of 2028 Ring Mass”
  A Class of 2028 Ring Mass is on the Mission & Ministry calendar (November 15, 2026).
4. Key Dates for 2026-27 Academic Year - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/key-dates-for-2026-27-academic-year · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Baccalaureate Mass 7:00 PM”
  The 2026-27 calendar lists a Baccalaureate Mass.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is listed among the scheduled liturgies with the note 'Varies throughout the year'; it may not run all year.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Eucharistic Adoration & Daily Mass Varies throughout the year”
  Eucharistic adoration and daily Mass are offered, with a schedule that varies through the year.
Partly:
Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation services twice a year (fall and spring) during a school period; the sacrament is also offered through the Ministry Office.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Reconciliation services are offered two times during the school year, once during the fall and once during the spring. All students are given the opportunity and encouraged to seek the sacrament during a regularly scheduled school period.”
  Reconciliation services are held twice a year, in fall and spring, during a school period.
2. La Salle Student Handbook 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785497391/lasalle/dahy2h3uqdha7tje9hyg/LSCHSStudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Sacrament of Reconciliation and spiritual counseling are also offered through the Ministry Office.”
  Confession and spiritual counseling are available through the Ministry Office.
Partly:
Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic adoration is listed among scheduled services with a schedule that 'varies throughout the year'.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Eucharistic Adoration & Daily Mass Varies throughout the year”
  Eucharistic adoration and daily Mass are offered, with a schedule that varies through the year.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses and reconciliation services show a priest serves students; no page names a priest chaplain. The school is run by the Christian Brothers, a lay religious order.)
Sources (2)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Scheduled Liturgy and Prayer Services School Year Opening Liturgy All Saints Day Liturgy Thanksgiving Prayer Service Immaculate Conception Advent Prayer Services Christmas Liturgy Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Lenten Prayer Services Lenten / Holy Week Liturgy Ascension Thursday Feast of St. John Baptist de La Salle Reconciliation Eucharistic Adoration & Daily Mass”
  The school's scheduled liturgies are the Opening, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Holy Week and Ascension liturgies, plus prayer services, reconciliation, and adoration and daily Mass.
  “Reconciliation services are offered two times during the school year, once during the fall and once during the spring. All students are given the opportunity and encouraged to seek the sacrament during a regularly scheduled school period.”
  Reconciliation services are held twice a year, in fall and spring, during a school period.
2. School Calendar - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/about-la-salle/latest-news/calendar · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Thursday, October 15 Subscribe to Calendar Alerts Honors Convocation Subscribe to Calendar Alerts School Mass 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Auditorium”
  A school Mass is scheduled on Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:15-10:30 AM in the Auditorium.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (A full-year (1 credit) religion course is required in each of grades 9-12; graduation requires 4 religion credits.)
Sources (3)
1. Religion - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Religion 9: Catholic Lasallian Identity Freshman (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 10: Scripture Sophomore (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 11: Christian Morality Junior (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 12: Living the Mission Senior (required) - 1 credit/full year”
  A full-year religion course is required in each of grades 9-12.
2. La Salle Student Handbook 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785497391/lasalle/dahy2h3uqdha7tje9hyg/LSCHSStudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Religion 4 Credits World Languages 3 Credits”
  Graduation requires 4 religion credits.
3. Program of Studies: Course Offerings for 2026-27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1774286993/lasalle/yvhwplrvukyestsqxreq/progofstudies2026-27courseofferings3-20-26.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Religion 11: Junior 1 credit Christian Morality (core) full year Religion 12: Living Senior 1 credit the Mission (core) full year”
  Christian Morality (grade 11) and Living the Mission (grade 12) are full-year core courses in 2026-27.
Not enough information:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Religion 11: Christian Morality, required of juniors, presents a method for moral decision-making; a one-semester Bioethics elective is also offered.)
Sources (3)
1. Religion - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Religion 9: Catholic Lasallian Identity Freshman (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 10: Scripture Sophomore (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 11: Christian Morality Junior (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 12: Living the Mission Senior (required) - 1 credit/full year”
  A full-year religion course is required in each of grades 9-12.
2. Program of Studies 2025-26 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1741208500/lasalle/ox8vi8w09px3z34g6hsj/progofstudies2025-26finaldraft3-4-25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The course presents a method for moral decision-making as it challenges students to examine and pattern their lives in the light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.”
  Religion 11: Christian Morality teaches moral decision-making in light of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.
3. Program of Studies: Course Offerings for 2026-27 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1774286993/lasalle/yvhwplrvukyestsqxreq/progofstudies2026-27courseofferings3-20-26.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Sci432 Bioethics Junior/Senior .5 credit”
  A one-semester Bioethics elective is offered.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The academics page calls the curriculum faith-centered, and the school says Catholic values and spiritual formation foster students' academic preparation.)
Sources (2)
1. Academics - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “La Salle College High School's curriculum is faith-centered, academically challenging, and designed to prepare young men for the future.”
  The school describes its curriculum as faith-centered.
2. About La Salle - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/about-la-salle/story · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “At La Salle College High School, Catholic values and personal relationships nurture our spiritual formation, fostering the academic preparation, and cultivating the personal growth of the young men.”
  Catholic values and spiritual formation are tied to academic preparation.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (One-day on-campus retreats for freshmen (Lasallian Identity) and sophomores (Road to Emmaus); juniors choose the two-day Fratelli retreat or a one-day retreat; seniors choose Kairos (six a year) or a one-day retreat. The 2026-27 handbook makes underclass retreats required and a senior retreat a graduation requirement.)
Sources (3)
1. Retreats - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshmen attend a one day retreat on campus that is organized by Mission and Ministry as well as faculty and upperclassmen.”
  Freshmen attend a one-day on-campus retreat.
  “Sophomores attend a one day retreat on campus that is organized by Mission and Ministry as well as faculty and upperclassmen.”
  Sophomores attend a one-day on-campus retreat.
  “Fratelli is a two-day, one-night retreat focusing on choices and relationships.”
  Juniors may make the two-day Fratelli retreat.
  “This retreat is a one-day retreat that takes place off campus during the second semester.”
  Juniors may instead make a one-day off-campus retreat in the second semester.
  “Junior and seniors have the option of participating in one of our six Kairos retreats or a one-day retreat, all of which are held off campus. The Kairos retreats take place over three days and two nights.”
  Juniors and seniors may choose one of six off-campus Kairos retreats or a one-day retreat.
2. La Salle Student Handbook 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785497391/lasalle/dahy2h3uqdha7tje9hyg/LSCHSStudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “campus retreats as conducted by La Salle College High School's personnel in the Lasallian Mission and Ministry Office in order to graduate from La Salle. Underclassmen are required to participate in their respective class retreats on the assigned days.”
  A senior retreat is required to graduate, and underclassmen must attend their class retreats.
  “A school retreat program begins with underclass retreats conducted on campus. Seniors are offered the choice between a multi-day off-campus retreat and a single-day retreat.”
  Underclass retreats are held on campus; seniors choose a multi-day or one-day off-campus retreat.
3. Key Dates for 2026-27 Academic Year - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/key-dates-for-2026-27-academic-year · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Class of 2030 Induction & Retreat”
  The 2026-27 calendar lists the Class of 2030 induction and retreat (August 21, 2026).
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (3 Mission & Ministry staff are listed: Bro. David Hawke, Sean McLaughlin and Michelle Sheibley (all also in the Religion Department).)
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Ministry - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mission & Ministry Staff Bro. David Hawke Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office Sean McLaughlin Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office Michelle Sheibley Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office”
  Three people are listed as Mission & Ministry staff: Bro. David Hawke, Sean McLaughlin and Michelle Sheibley.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and music ministers and lead the weekly Advent and Lenten prayer services. The Human Rights Club is a justice club.)
Sources (1)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students volunteer to serve in variety of capacities, such as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and music ministers.”
  Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and music ministers.
  “Students also organize and lead our popular Advent and Lenten morning prayer services.”
  Students plan and lead the Advent and Lenten morning prayer services.
  “Throughout the period of Advent, weekly student led prayer services are held in the Marian chapel. Beginning at 7:30AM”
  Weekly student-led Advent prayer services are held in the Marian Chapel at 7:30 AM.
Not enough information:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Not enough information:
Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Required Religion 11: Christian Morality teaches moral decision-making in light of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, and Religion 12 addresses advocacy for the poor and social justice. Course descriptions are from the 2025-26 Program of Studies, the newest descriptions posted; both courses remain required in 2026-27.)
Sources (2)
1. Program of Studies 2025-26 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1741208500/lasalle/ox8vi8w09px3z34g6hsj/progofstudies2025-26finaldraft3-4-25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The course presents a method for moral decision-making as it challenges students to examine and pattern their lives in the light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.”
  Religion 11: Christian Morality teaches moral decision-making in light of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.
  “Finally, students will be challenged to acknowledge their role as Christian leaders to advocate and show concern for the poor and promote social justice in personal, professional, and civic life.”
  Religion 12 challenges students to advocate for the poor and promote social justice.
2. Religion - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “prepare them to grapple with social injustices and personal decision-making in Morality”
  The junior Morality course addresses social injustice and moral decision-making.
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 (Junior summer service immersions at about ten U.S. and international sites, the sophomore Serve AC immersion in Atlantic City, the Human Rights Forum (social justice advocacy) and the Human Rights Club.)
Sources (4)
1. Mission & Ministry - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Every summer, rising juniors and seniors volunteer to serve at one of many different sites around the country and the globe.”
  Rising juniors and seniors join week-long summer service trips.
  “More than 150 students and 20 faculty and staff members will travel to 12 sites across the country and abroad”
  In summer 2026 more than 150 students served at 12 sites.
2. Summer Service Programs - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/summer-service-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The Summer Service program gives rising seniors opportunities to put faith into action around the country while strengthening bonds with classmates.”
  Junior summer service trips put faith into action across the country.
  “These four-night, five-day experiences will include education, prayer, reflection, and of course, multiple service opportunities in Atlantic City and surrounding communities.”
  Serve AC gives sophomores a five-day service immersion in Atlantic City.
3. Service & Outreach - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Human Rights Forum All grades When? Community Time (check Community Time schedules for dates) What? Advocacy for social justice issues”
  The Human Rights Forum advocates on social justice issues.
4. Clubs & Activities - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/student-life/clubs-activities/list-of-clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Respect & Belonging Black Student Union Acceptance For All Athletes Helping Athletes Human Rights Club Environmental Club”
  The club directory lists a Human Rights Club.

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

Strengths

Students take a required full-year religion course in each of grades 9-12, including Christian Morality grounded in Catholic social teaching.
Sources (2)
1. Religion - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Religion 9: Catholic Lasallian Identity Freshman (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 10: Scripture Sophomore (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 11: Christian Morality Junior (required) - 1 credit/full year Religion 12: Living the Mission Senior (required) - 1 credit/full year”
  A full-year religion course is required in each of grades 9-12.
2. Program of Studies 2025-26 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1741208500/lasalle/ox8vi8w09px3z34g6hsj/progofstudies2025-26finaldraft3-4-25.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “The course presents a method for moral decision-making as it challenges students to examine and pattern their lives in the light of the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching.”
  Religion 11: Christian Morality teaches moral decision-making in light of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching.
Every grade has a required class retreat, and seniors must complete Kairos or a one-day retreat to graduate.
Sources (2)
1. La Salle Student Handbook 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785497391/lasalle/dahy2h3uqdha7tje9hyg/LSCHSStudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “campus retreats as conducted by La Salle College High School's personnel in the Lasallian Mission and Ministry Office in order to graduate from La Salle. Underclassmen are required to participate in their respective class retreats on the assigned days.”
  A senior retreat is required to graduate, and underclassmen must attend their class retreats.
2. Retreats - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Freshmen attend a one day retreat on campus that is organized by Mission and Ministry as well as faculty and upperclassmen.”
  Freshmen attend a one-day on-campus retreat.
  “Sophomores attend a one day retreat on campus that is organized by Mission and Ministry as well as faculty and upperclassmen.”
  Sophomores attend a one-day on-campus retreat.
  “Junior and seniors have the option of participating in one of our six Kairos retreats or a one-day retreat, all of which are held off campus. The Kairos retreats take place over three days and two nights.”
  Juniors and seniors may choose one of six off-campus Kairos retreats or a one-day retreat.
Mission and Ministry runs weekly service programs and summer service immersions at about a dozen sites.
Sources (3)
1. Service & Outreach - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Students can participate in a variety of service projects seven days a week.”
  Service projects are offered throughout the week.
2. Mission & Ministry - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “More than 150 students and 20 faculty and staff members will travel to 12 sites across the country and abroad”
  In summer 2026 more than 150 students served at 12 sites.
3. Summer Service Programs - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/summer-service-programs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “These four-night, five-day experiences will include education, prayer, reflection, and of course, multiple service opportunities in Atlantic City and surrounding communities.”
  Serve AC gives sophomores a five-day service immersion in Atlantic City.
Three staff members are listed in the Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office.
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Ministry - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Mission & Ministry Staff Bro. David Hawke Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office Sean McLaughlin Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office Michelle Sheibley Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office”
  Three people are listed as Mission & Ministry staff: Bro. David Hawke, Sean McLaughlin and Michelle Sheibley.

Concerns

Reconciliation services are scheduled twice a year (fall and spring).
Sources (1)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Reconciliation services are offered two times during the school year, once during the fall and once during the spring. All students are given the opportunity and encouraged to seek the sacrament during a regularly scheduled school period.”
  Reconciliation services are held twice a year, in fall and spring, during a school period.
School-wide liturgies are held on major feasts several times a year rather than monthly.
Sources (1)
1. Liturgies & Prayer Services - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/liturgies-prayer-services · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Scheduled Liturgy and Prayer Services School Year Opening Liturgy All Saints Day Liturgy Thanksgiving Prayer Service Immaculate Conception Advent Prayer Services Christmas Liturgy Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Lenten Prayer Services Lenten / Holy Week Liturgy Ascension Thursday Feast of St. John Baptist de La Salle Reconciliation Eucharistic Adoration & Daily Mass”
  The school's scheduled liturgies are the Opening, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Holy Week and Ascension liturgies, plus prayer services, reconciliation, and adoration and daily Mass.
No faith-based student club appears in the school's club directory.
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/student-life/clubs-activities/list-of-clubs-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
  “Respect & Belonging Black Student Union Acceptance For All Athletes Helping Athletes Human Rights Club Environmental Club”
  The club directory lists a Human Rights Club.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry and Marian Chapel

Address: 8605 Cheltenham Ave, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel (Marian Chapel), campus ministry area, grotto, Christian Brothers' residence

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Catholic clubs and student life

18 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 6 off campus

Retreats 4

Fratelli junior retreatOff campus
Two-day, one-night retreat on choices and relationships, led by faculty and senior student leaders; juniors may instead take a one-day off-campus retreat.
lschs.org, lschs.org
KairosOff campus
Six times a year (176th Kairos in September 2026)
Three-day, two-night retreat for juniors and seniors led by faculty, staff and student leaders; seniors must make Kairos or a one-day retreat to graduate.
lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org, resources.finalsite.net
Freshman retreatOn campus
Class of 2030 induction and retreat, August 21, 2026
Required one-day on-campus retreat on Lasallian identity.
lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org
Sophomore retreatOn campus
Required one-day on-campus retreat on the Road to Emmaus.
lschs.org, lschs.org

Service 6

Branch Out DayOff campus
October 19, 2026
Freshman service day that begins students' service experience.
lschs.org, lschs.org
Weekly service programsOff campus
Weekly (Mon-Thu)
Outreach cooking, Center City food outreach, Rising Stars tutoring and Triest Hall visits, plus monthly St. Francis Inn soup kitchen service and lunches for retired Sisters of St. Joseph.
lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org
Junior summer service tripsOff campus
Summer before senior year
Week-long service immersions in the U.S. and abroad aimed at learning Catholic social teaching through service; more than 150 students served at 12 sites in 2026.
lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org
Serve AC (sophomore summer service)Off campus
Five-day sessions in late May and June
Atlantic City immersion with service, prayer and reflection.
lschs.org
Thanksgiving prayer service and food driveOn campus
November
Food collected in the annual drive is blessed at the prayer service and given to food banks.
lschs.org
La Salle RespondsOn campus
School-wide initiative that funds student, faculty and staff requests for charitable donations.
lschs.org

Clubs and groups 2

Human Rights ForumOn campus
Community Time
Student advocacy on social justice issues.
lschs.org
Human Rights ClubOn campus
Listed in the club directory under Respect & Belonging.
lschs.org

Liturgy and prayer 6

School liturgiesOn campus
Opening of school, All Saints, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Holy Week, Ascension; school Mass Oct. 15, 2026
School-wide liturgies on major feasts, some celebrated during the school day.
lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org
Class of 2028 Ring MassOn campus
November 15, 2026
Class Mass for the junior ring ceremony.
lschs.org
Liturgical ministriesOn campus
Students serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers and music ministers.
lschs.org
Advent and Lenten morning prayer servicesOn campus
Weekly in Advent and Lent, 7:30 AM, Marian Chapel
Student-planned and student-led prayer services.
lschs.org, lschs.org, lschs.org
Reconciliation servicesOn campus
Fall and spring
Students may receive the sacrament during a regular school period; also available through the Ministry Office.
lschs.org, resources.finalsite.net
Eucharistic adoration and daily MassOn campus
Varies throughout the year
Offered on a schedule that changes through the year.
lschs.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 (5)

La Salle Student Handbook 2026-2027 (PDF)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1785497391/lasalle/dahy2h3uqdha7tje9hyg/LSCHSStudentHandbook2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry seeks to build a living faith community at La Salle through prayer, liturgy, retreats, and community service.”
The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry runs prayer, liturgy, retreats and service.
“The Grotto and adjacent seating area are for class use with the supervision of a teacher.”
The campus has a grotto used by classes.
“The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry seeks to build a living faith community at La Salle through prayer, liturgy, retreats, and community service.”
The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry runs prayer, liturgy, retreats and service.
Mission & Ministry - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/mission-ministry/overview · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Mission & Ministry Staff Bro. David Hawke Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office Sean McLaughlin Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office Michelle Sheibley Faculty and Staff Religion Department, Lasallian Mission & Ministry Office”
Three people are listed as Mission & Ministry staff: Bro. David Hawke, Sean McLaughlin and Michelle Sheibley.
History - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/about-la-salle/history · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“The De La Salle Christian Brothers have run La Salle College High School since its birth.”
The De La Salle Christian Brothers have run the school since its founding.
“At the center of the addition stand the Marian Chapel and adjoining Whalen Courtyard.”
The Marian Chapel is at the center of the academic wing.
“a campus ministry area”
The academic wing includes a campus ministry area.
Campus Map - La Salle College High Schoollschs.org/about-la-salle/campus-map · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“Christian Brothers' Residence”
The Christian Brothers' residence is on the campus map.
“Christian Brothers' Residence”
The Christian Brothers' residence is on the campus map.
All Boys Private High School in Philadelphia | LSCHSlschs.org · verified Oct. 8, 2026
“8605 Cheltenham Ave Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038”
The school is at 8605 Cheltenham Ave, Wyndmoor, PA 19038.

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Academic Excellence

91 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score99%
Students per teacher 25% of score11.3 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 Philadelphia, PA
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	1,158
Students in grades 9–12	1,158
Coed or single-sex	All-male
Student–teacher ratio	11.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	99%
Setting	Suburb

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 Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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NCES school ID 01186933
8605 Cheltenham Ave, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
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Is La Salle College High School a Catholic high school?: Yes. La Salle College High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers).
What is La Salle College High School’s Compass Score?: 87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is La Salle College High School Compass Recommended?: Yes. La Salle College High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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