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La Salle High School

  • LocationUnion Gap, WA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 203 students
Official website

La Salle High School in Union Gap, Washington is a Catholic, college-preparatory school in the Lasallian tradition. Its handbook describes planned Eucharistic celebrations and Reconciliation during Advent and Lent, and its staff page names a priest as chaplain. Four-year retreats, service immersion trips and a religious studies requirement of four credits are published; no Mass schedule or confession times appear on the readable pages.

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  1. Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.7 mi

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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

59 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 (The handbook says Eucharistic celebrations for the school community are planned, without stating how often.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (3.3 Campus Ministry Program)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eucharistic celebrations and prayer services which reflect the cycle of the liturgical calendar are planned and carried out through the work of students and faculty, including the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.”
      The school plans Eucharistic celebrations for its community, with Reconciliation offered during Advent and Lent. No frequency is stated.
  • 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.
  • 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 (The handbook offers the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (3.3 Campus Ministry Program)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eucharistic celebrations and prayer services which reflect the cycle of the liturgical calendar are planned and carried out through the work of students and faculty, including the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.”
      The school plans Eucharistic celebrations for its community, with Reconciliation offered during Advent and Lent. No frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration and Confession is listed as a Campus Ministry area.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Activities | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/students/student-life/faith-service-community/student-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Liturgical Life Adoration and Confession Sacramental Preparation Integration with Religious Studies Retreats”
      Campus Ministry lists Liturgical Life, Adoration and Confession, Sacramental Preparation, and Retreats among its program areas. No adoration times are published.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Rev. Jesus Mariscal is listed as chaplain on the school's staff page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev.Jesus Mariscal Chaplain”
      Rev. Jesus Mariscal is listed as the school's chaplain.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religious Studies requires 4.0 credits; a full-year course is 1.0 credit; four full-year equivalents. The catalog lists freshman and sophomore Religion courses, and juniors and seniors choose from upper-division courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (4.4 Graduation Requirements)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religious Studies 4.0 Credits”
      Religious Studies is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
      “Students earn one-half (.5) credit for successful completion of a semester course and one (1.0) credit for a full year course.”
      A full-year course is worth 1.0 credit, so the 4.0 religious studies credits equal four full-year courses.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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 (Retreats are listed for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/students/student-life/faith-service-community/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “During the one-day retreat, the Freshman class will be given an opportunity to learn more about their new classmates.”
      Freshmen have a retreat.
      “This one-day retreat for sophomores focuses on class collaboration and communication.”
      Sophomores have a retreat.
      “This overnight retreat at Camp Ghormley allows our juniors the opportunity to prayerfully discern, in a supportive environment, topics of relationships and forgiveness.”
      Juniors have an overnight retreat.
      “Before our seniors leave the halls of La Salle, they have the opportunity to gather as a class during their three-day retreat at Camp Ghormley.”
      Seniors have a three-day retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional ministry staff are named: the Director of Campus Ministry and the chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev.Jesus Mariscal Chaplain”
      Rev. Jesus Mariscal is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Brother Javier Antonio Hansen, FSC Director of Campus Ministry, Associate Director of Admissions”
      Brother Javier Antonio Hansen, FSC is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Justice and Peace is an upper-division Religious Studies course (selective, one semester) that includes Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (Upper Division Religious Studies)lasalleyakima.org/s/Course-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Principles derived from Scripture, Catholic social teaching, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the consistent ethic of life are the basis for analysis.”
      The upper-division Justice and Peace course, in the Religious Studies department, uses Catholic social teaching as a basis for analysis.
  • 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
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (3.3 Campus Ministry Program)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “After-school, weekend and extended service immersion trips are available for students to participate in throughout the year.”
      Campus Ministry offers service immersion trips to students throughout the year.
    2. Service & Immersions | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/students/student-life/faith-service-community/service-immersions · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Seattle Immersion: Takes place in Seattle, WA, focusing on Urban Poverty and Homelessness.”
      The school runs service immersions focused on poverty and related justice issues.

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

Strengths

  • Retreats are published for every grade from 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/students/student-life/faith-service-community/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “During the one-day retreat, the Freshman class will be given an opportunity to learn more about their new classmates.”
      Freshmen have a retreat.
      “This one-day retreat for sophomores focuses on class collaboration and communication.”
      Sophomores have a retreat.
      “This overnight retreat at Camp Ghormley allows our juniors the opportunity to prayerfully discern, in a supportive environment, topics of relationships and forgiveness.”
      Juniors have an overnight retreat.
      “Before our seniors leave the halls of La Salle, they have the opportunity to gather as a class during their three-day retreat at Camp Ghormley.”
      Seniors have a three-day retreat.
  • A chaplain is named on the staff page, and the Campus Ministry has a named director.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/about/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev.Jesus Mariscal Chaplain”
      Rev. Jesus Mariscal is listed as the school's chaplain.
      “Brother Javier Antonio Hansen, FSC Director of Campus Ministry, Associate Director of Admissions”
      Brother Javier Antonio Hansen, FSC is listed as Director of Campus Ministry.
  • Religious Studies is a four-credit graduation requirement, and the school states that religious values run through the curriculum.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (4.4 Graduation Requirements)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religious Studies 4.0 Credits”
      Religious Studies is a graduation requirement of 4.0 credits.
      “develops an awareness that religious values permeate the entire curriculum by integrating content with that of other departments.”
      The Religious Studies program states that religious values are integrated across the curriculum.
  • Service immersion trips are offered, and an upper-division Religious Studies course covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (3.3 Campus Ministry Program)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “After-school, weekend and extended service immersion trips are available for students to participate in throughout the year.”
      Campus Ministry offers service immersion trips to students throughout the year.
    2. 2026-2027 Course Catalog (Upper Division Religious Studies)lasalleyakima.org/s/Course-Catalog-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Principles derived from Scripture, Catholic social teaching, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the consistent ethic of life are the basis for analysis.”
      The upper-division Justice and Peace course, in the Religious Studies department, uses Catholic social teaching as a basis for analysis.

Concerns

  • Confession is described for Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (3.3 Campus Ministry Program)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Eucharistic celebrations and prayer services which reflect the cycle of the liturgical calendar are planned and carried out through the work of students and faculty, including the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent.”
      The school plans Eucharistic celebrations for its community, with Reconciliation offered during Advent and Lent. No frequency is stated.

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Campus ministry home

La Salle High School Campus Ministry

  • Address: 3000 Lightning Way, Union Gap, WA 98903
  • Location: On campus

Source: lasalleyakima.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, lasalleyakima.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 2

  • Service immersion tripsOff campus
    Throughout the school year
    Immersion trips focused on poverty, reservation life and related issues, including Seattle, Browning (Montana), White Swan (Washington) and El Paso, Texas. Lists differ between the school's pages.
    lasalleyakima.org, lasalleyakima.org
  • Volunteer and service partners
    The school partners with service sites in the Yakima Valley; students contact the Director of Service for opportunities.
    lasalleyakima.org

Faith formation 1

  • Sacramental preparation and vocation formation
    The school encourages students to engage in their church communities and supports sacramental preparation, which takes place in the home parish.
    lasalleyakima.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Sacrament of Reconciliation (Advent and Lent)
    During Advent and Lent
    The handbook says the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
    lasalleyakima.org
  • Eucharistic celebrations and prayer services
    Planned by students and faculty to reflect the liturgical calendar, in large and small group settings.
    lasalleyakima.org

Retreats 1

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. Student Activities | La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org/students/student-life/faith-service-community/student-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Rooted in the Lasallian Catholic tradition, we provide students with a variety of opportunities to deepen their spiritual lives through prayer, worship, and service.”
    Campus Ministry describes opportunities for prayer, worship and service in the Lasallian Catholic tradition.
    “Liturgical Life Adoration and Confession Sacramental Preparation Integration with Religious Studies Retreats”
    Campus Ministry lists Liturgical Life, Adoration and Confession, Sacramental Preparation, and Retreats among its program areas. No adoration times are published.
  2. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbook (3.3 Campus Ministry Program)lasalleyakima.org/s/2026-2027-Parent-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “A campus ministry team formed by faculty and student leaders provides these ministries.”
    A campus ministry team of faculty and student leaders provides Campus Ministry programs.
  3. La Salle High Schoollasalleyakima.org · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “3000 Lightning Way, Union Gap, WA 98903”
    The school's address is 3000 Lightning Way, Union Gap, WA 98903.

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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.
100 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.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.5 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 Yakima, WA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)203
Students in grades 9–12203
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio7.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingRural

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 Yakima

The Most Reverend Joseph J. Tyson, Bishop of Yakima

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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