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Catholic high school

La Salle Institute

  • LocationTroy, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 532 students
  • SponsorDe La Salle Christian Brothers
Official website

La Salle Institute in Troy, New York is an independent Catholic college preparatory school, founded in 1850 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and serves students in grades six through twelve. Its campus ministry page describes a chapel open every day for prayer, a morning reflection, Thursday Adoration, a full-day retreat for each grade, and Masses in the gym through the year with local clergy presiding. Its service programs include weekly visits to a nursing home and a partnership with a Christian Brothers school in Kenya.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of La Salle Institute, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Holy Trinity Polish Roman Catholic Church: 1.3 mi2Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.5 mi3Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church: 1.5 mi4Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church: 1.9 mi6Campus Ministry at La Salle Institute: 0.1 miLa Salle Institute (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 175 Williams Road, Troy
  2. Holy Trinity Polish Roman Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
  3. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 310 Spring Avenue, Troy
  4. Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church — 1.5 mi · 459 2nd Street, Troy
  5. Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 416 3rd Street, Troy
  6. Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 45 Brookside Avenue, Wynantskill

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.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

44 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 campus ministry page lists about five all-school Masses in the year (Back to School, All Saints Day, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, St. La Salle Day or Ascension Thursday). Class, baccalaureate and graduation Masses are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fall/ Early Winter: Back to School Liturgy, All Saints Day, Junior Ring Ceremony/Mass, Christmas Liturgy Late Winter/Spring: Ash Wednesday, High School Baccalaureate Mass, High School Graduation, St. La Salle Day/Ascension Thursday Liturgy, Middle School Graduation/Mass”
      The listed Masses for the year are the ones named in this list.
      “The La Salle Institute Community comes together throughout the academic year to celebrate Mass with local clergy presiding.”
      The school comes together for Mass during the year, with local clergy presiding.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The campus ministry page lists the Masses celebrated during the academic year, and none of them is a daily or weekly Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses take place in the gym in the mornings. Masses are celebrated during each season and are listed below.”
      Masses are held in the gym during the morning, in each season, as listed.
      “Fall/ Early Winter: Back to School Liturgy, All Saints Day, Junior Ring Ceremony/Mass, Christmas Liturgy Late Winter/Spring: Ash Wednesday, High School Baccalaureate Mass, High School Graduation, St. La Salle Day/Ascension Thursday Liturgy, Middle School Graduation/Mass”
      The listed Masses for the year are the ones named in this list.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered every Thursday; students may take part.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Thursday, students may participate in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered every Thursday.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are celebrated with local clergy presiding.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The La Salle Institute Community comes together throughout the academic year to celebrate Mass with local clergy presiding.”
      The school comes together for Mass during the year, with local clergy presiding.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
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 (The campus ministry page says each grade level attends a full-day retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each grade level will attend a full-day retreat”
      Each grade level attends a full-day retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (A campus minister is listed; not named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning, the campus minister shares a reflection with the entire school”
      A campus minister shares a daily reflection with the whole school.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Rosary Group and the Bible Club are both listed on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Rosary Group at La Salle facilitates group prayer by inviting all faculty and students to gather every Monday morning to recite the rosary.”
      A Rosary Group meets every Monday morning and is open to students.
      “The Bible Club is also available to students who wish to deepen their knowledge and love of God’s written word through the scriptures.”
      A Bible Club is open to students.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (A morning reflection is shared with the whole school, the chapel is open every day for prayer, and every class begins with a prayer or reflection.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every morning, the campus minister shares a reflection with the entire school”
      A campus minister shares a daily reflection with the whole school.
      “The Chapel remains open every day to allow students the opportunity for prayer.”
      The chapel is open every day for student prayer.
    2. Student/Parent Handbook 2026-2027 | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Handbook-2026-2027.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At La Salle Institute, all classes and meetings begin with a prayer, personal reflection or a moment of silent reflection.”
      Every class begins with a prayer, reflection or silent moment.
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.
  • 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 (Weekly nursing home visits, a partnership with a Christian Brothers school in Kenya, and a mentoring program with a school in Albany are described on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Tuesday and Thursday, La Salle students go to the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home to play games and engage in activities with the elderly residents.”
      Students visit a nursing home each Tuesday and Thursday through the Lasallian Youth program.
      “we have built a unique partnership with St. Mary’s, a Christian Brothers school in Kenya”
      The school has a partnership with a Christian Brothers school in Kenya.
      “The Youth Mentoring program at La Salle gives students in grades 9 through 12 the opportunity to serve as mentors to boys living at La Salle School in Albany.”
      Students in grades 9 through 12 can mentor boys at a school in Albany.

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

Strengths

  • The chapel is open every day for prayer, and students may attend Adoration each Thursday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Chapel remains open every day to allow students the opportunity for prayer.”
      The chapel is open every day for student prayer.
      “Every Thursday, students may participate in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Eucharistic adoration is offered every Thursday.
  • Students serve in a weekly nursing home program and in a partnership with a Christian Brothers school in Kenya.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each Tuesday and Thursday, La Salle students go to the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home to play games and engage in activities with the elderly residents.”
      Students visit a nursing home each Tuesday and Thursday through the Lasallian Youth program.
      “we have built a unique partnership with St. Mary’s, a Christian Brothers school in Kenya”
      The school has a partnership with a Christian Brothers school in Kenya.
  • Each grade level attends a full-day retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “each grade level will attend a full-day retreat”
      Each grade level attends a full-day retreat.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry at La Salle Institute

  • Address: 174 Williams Road, Troy, NY
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, gym (Masses)

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 4

  • Lasallian Youth nursing home visitsOff campus
    Tuesdays and Thursdays
    Students visit the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home to play games and take part in activities with residents.
    lasalleinstitute.org
  • Youth MentoringOff campus
    Once a week
    Students in grades 9 through 12 mentor boys living at La Salle School in Albany.
    lasalleinstitute.org
  • Canned Food Wednesday
    Weekly
    Students bring canned goods or donations to benefit a food pantry in Cohoes. Grades compete for the highest donation.
    lasalleinstitute.org
  • St. Mary's Kenya partnership
    Each year students take part in Penny Wars and donate goods to benefit students at St. Mary's, a Christian Brothers school in Kenya.
    lasalleinstitute.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

Faith formation 3

  • Rosary Group
    Mondays, morning
    Group prayer of the rosary, open to any student or faculty member who wishes to take part.
    lasalleinstitute.org
  • Bible Club
    Open to any student who wants to learn more about God's written word through the scriptures.
    lasalleinstitute.org
  • Thursday Adoration
    Thursdays
    Students may take part in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each Thursday.
    lasalleinstitute.org

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

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry and Community Service | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/student-life/campus-ministry-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry at La Salle Institute is devoted to bringing students closer to Christ”
    The campus ministry aims to bring students closer to Christ through service and daily worship.
    “Every morning, the campus minister shares a reflection with the entire school”
    A campus minister shares a daily reflection with the whole school.
    “The Campus Ministry at La Salle Institute is devoted to bringing students closer to Christ”
    The campus ministry aims to bring students closer to Christ through service and daily worship.
    “The Chapel remains open every day to allow students the opportunity for prayer.”
    The chapel is open every day for student prayer.
  2. Contact and Direction | La Salle Institutelasalleinstitute.org/about/contact-and-direction · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “La Salle Institute is conveniently located near Interstates 787, 87 and 90 at 174 Williams Road in Troy, NY”
    The school is at 174 Williams Road in Troy, New York.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14 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 Albany, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)532
Students in grades 9–12368
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingSuburb

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 Albany

The Most Reverend Mark O'Connell, Bishop of Albany

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Yes. La Salle Institute is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Albany. Its sponsor is De La Salle Christian Brothers.

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