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Seton La Salle Catholic High School

  • LocationPittsburgh, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 433 students
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Seton LaSalle Catholic High School is a diocesan Catholic high school in Mt. Lebanon, Pittsburgh. Two priests serve as co-chaplains. Mass is offered in the school chapel each Friday for one grade level, with all-school Masses monthly, and the chapel is open for adoration on each First Friday of the school year. Each class takes an annual day-long retreat off campus, and theology is a required course in each of grades 9 through 12.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Seton La Salle Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Pius X Catholic Church: 0.6 mi1Ressurection Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Winifred Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Bernard Church: 0.9 mi4Saint Annes Church: 1.6 mi5Saint Norbert Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSeton La Salle Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Pius X Catholic Church — 0.6 mi
  2. Ressurection Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Winifred Church — 0.9 mi · 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, Mount Lebanon
  4. Saint Bernard Church — 0.9 mi · 315 Washington Road, Pittsburgh
  5. Saint Annes Church — 1.6 mi · 400 Hoodridge Drive, Castle Shannon
  6. Saint Norbert Catholic Church — 1.7 mi

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (A class Mass is offered in the chapel each Friday for one grade level, and all-school Masses are held monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel each Friday for one grade level. All-school Masses are held monthly and on holy days of obligation.”
      A Mass is offered in the chapel each Friday for one grade level, and all-school Masses are held monthly.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (A chaplain typically hears confessions on each First Friday during adoration. Four full days a year (two in Advent and two in Lent) are also set aside for confession.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “at least one chaplain typically remains on campus throughout the day each First Friday, to hear confessions during Adoration”
      A chaplain typically hears confessions on each First Friday during adoration.
      “Thanks to the ministry of our two priest chaplains, we are able to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation available on a regular basis. Each year, four full days (two in Advent and two in Lent) are set aside”
      Two priest chaplains make the sacrament of reconciliation available, with four full confession days each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in the chapel on each First Friday of the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On each First Friday of the school year, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held throughout the day in the chapel.”
      Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held in the chapel on each First Friday of the school year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Two priests, Fr. Michael Ackerman and Fr. John Kist, are named as co-chaplains.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Michael Ackerman Co-Chaplain Fr. John Kist Co-Chaplain Mr. Nick Astle Campus Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Susan Hirst Liturgical Coordinator Ms. Anna Fitzgibbon Music Minister”
      Two priests serve as co-chaplains, and the campus ministry team includes a coordinator, a liturgical coordinator and a music minister.
    2. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Thanks to the ministry of our two priest chaplains, we are able to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation available on a regular basis. Each year, four full days (two in Advent and two in Lent) are set aside”
      Two priest chaplains make the sacrament of reconciliation available, with four full confession days each year.
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 (Computed from the 2025-26 Program of Studies: a required religion course in each of grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, one credit each year. Grade 9 is Catholic Christianity, grade 10 Scriptures, grade 11 Sacraments and Morality, grade 12 Vocations and CST (the traditional track course; the classical track has its own courses).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-2026 | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/ourpages/auto/2026/4/15/5466121592066641018/Copy%20of%20Program%20of%20Studies%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade: 9 Enrollment: Required Prerequisites: None Credit: 1.0”
      Grade 9 has a required religion course, Catholic Christianity.
      “Grade: 10 Enrollment: Required Prerequisites: None Credit: 1.0”
      Grade 10 has a required religion course, Scriptures.
      “Grade: 11 Enrollment: Required Prerequisite: None Credit: 1.0”
      Grade 11 has a required religion course, Sacraments and Morality.
      “Grade: 12 Enrollment: Required Prerequisite: None Credit: 1.0”
      The grade 12 religion course, Vocations and CST, is required.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy I, Intro to Philosophy, is offered to grades 11 and 12 as an elective.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-2026 | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/ourpages/auto/2026/4/15/5466121592066641018/Copy%20of%20Program%20of%20Studies%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Intro to Philosophy Grades: 11, 12 Enrollment: Elective; Semester I only; CS Required”
      Philosophy I, Intro to Philosophy, is offered to grades 11 and 12 as an elective.
  • 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
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The academic program at Seton LaSalle is designed to help the students develop as Christian men and women intellectually and spiritually”
      The academic program is designed to form students as Christian men and women intellectually and spiritually.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class attends an annual day-long retreat off campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class attends an annual, day-long retreat off-campus.”
      Each class attends an annual day-long retreat off campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two co-chaplains and a campus ministry coordinator are named, plus a liturgical coordinator and a music minister.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Michael Ackerman Co-Chaplain Fr. John Kist Co-Chaplain Mr. Nick Astle Campus Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Susan Hirst Liturgical Coordinator Ms. Anna Fitzgibbon Music Minister”
      Two priests serve as co-chaplains, and the campus ministry team includes a coordinator, a liturgical coordinator and a music minister.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Little Way, Rebels for Life, Coffee and Catholicism, and Men's Bible Study are listed as student clubs or groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/community-service-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Little Way is a student-run faith club inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux.”
      The Little Way is a student-run Catholic faith club.
      “Rebels for Life is a student club dedicated to upholding the dignity of life at all stages.”
      Rebels for Life is a pro-life student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Angelus is prayed each school day at the beginning of sixth period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each day at the beginning of sixth period, the entire school community pauses to pray the Angelus.”
      The school community prays the Angelus each day at the beginning of sixth period.
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Required service is counted in projects each semester (one or two, by grade), not in total hours. Each project should take at least 2 to 3 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores must complete at least one service project in the fall and one in the spring.”
      Freshmen and sophomores complete one service project each semester.
      “Juniors and seniors must complete at least two service projects in the fall and two in the spring.”
      Juniors and seniors complete two service projects each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required senior course, Vocations and CST, includes an examination of Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Program of Studies 2025-2026 | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/ourpages/auto/2026/4/15/5466121592066641018/Copy%20of%20Program%20of%20Studies%202025-2026.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “An examination of the themes of Catholic social teaching and an in-depth analysis of justice, both divine and civil”
      The required senior religion course, Vocations and CST, examines the themes of Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/community-service-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rebels for Life is a student club dedicated to upholding the dignity of life at all stages.”
      Rebels for Life is a pro-life student club.
      “Each year, students attend the national March for Life in Washington, DC.”
      Students attend the national March for Life in Washington, DC each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students volunteer weekly at the Red Door, an outreach of Divine Mercy parish downtown.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/community-service-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each week, students volunteer at the Red Door, an outreach of Divine Mercy parish downtown.”
      Students volunteer weekly at the Red Door, an outreach of Divine Mercy parish downtown.

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

Strengths

  • Mass is offered in the chapel each Friday for one grade level, with all-school Masses monthly.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is offered in the chapel each Friday for one grade level. All-school Masses are held monthly and on holy days of obligation.”
      A Mass is offered in the chapel each Friday for one grade level, and all-school Masses are held monthly.
  • Each class takes a day-long retreat off campus every year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each class attends an annual, day-long retreat off-campus.”
      Each class attends an annual day-long retreat off campus.
  • Two priests serve as co-chaplains.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Michael Ackerman Co-Chaplain Fr. John Kist Co-Chaplain Mr. Nick Astle Campus Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Susan Hirst Liturgical Coordinator Ms. Anna Fitzgibbon Music Minister”
      Two priests serve as co-chaplains, and the campus ministry team includes a coordinator, a liturgical coordinator and a music minister.
  • A pro-life club attends the national March for Life each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Get Involved | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/community-service-2 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rebels for Life is a student club dedicated to upholding the dignity of life at all stages.”
      Rebels for Life is a pro-life student club.
      “Each year, students attend the national March for Life in Washington, DC.”
      Students attend the national March for Life in Washington, DC each year.

Concerns

  • Required service is set by number of projects, not total hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores must complete at least one service project in the fall and one in the spring.”
      Freshmen and sophomores complete one service project each semester.
      “Juniors and seniors must complete at least two service projects in the fall and two in the spring.”
      Juniors and seniors complete two service projects each semester.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 1000 McNeilly Rd, Mt. Lebanon, PA 15226
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Dunlap Family Blessed Sacrament Chapel

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Source: slshs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, slshs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, slshs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 1

  • Day-long class retreatOff campus
    Annual, for each class
    Each class attends a day-long retreat off campus. Underclass retreats are hosted by a team from NET Ministries, and upperclass retreats by campus ministry.
    slshs.org, slshs.org

Service 3

  • March for Life (Washington, DC)Off campus
    Each year
    Students attend the national March for Life in Washington, DC, with Rebels for Life.
    slshs.org
  • Red Door volunteer outreachOff campus
    Weekly
    Students assemble and distribute lunches, serve coffee, organize clothing donations and help the food pantry at the Red Door, an outreach of Divine Mercy parish downtown.
    slshs.org
  • Community service projects
    Required independent service projects each semester: one for freshmen and sophomores, two for juniors and seniors.
    slshs.org, slshs.org

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Weekly RosaryOn campus
    Wednesdays, 7:25 AM until homeroom
    Students and faculty pray the Rosary for pro-life causes, the school community, and personal intentions.
    slshs.org
  • Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOn campus
    Each First Friday of the school year
    Adoration in the chapel throughout the school day, from the end of Mass until the end of the school day, with students and faculty taking turns.
    slshs.org
  • Angelus
    Daily, beginning of sixth period
    The school community prays the Angelus each day.
    slshs.org
  • Music ministry and liturgical ministry
    Students sing in the choir at Masses, both in the chapel and at all-school Masses, and can serve in other liturgical roles.
    slshs.org, slshs.org

Faith formation 2

  • The Little Way
    Meets monthly
    Student-run faith club inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux, meeting to grow in faith through prayer, Scripture and fellowship.
    slshs.org
  • Men's Bible Study
    Bible study with guided questions for young men and male faculty, meeting during Rebel Recreation periods, hosted by Mr. Ayer.
    slshs.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Rebels for Life
    Pro-life student club dedicated to upholding the dignity of life at all stages.
    slshs.org
  • Coffee and Catholicism
    Student faith group that meets during Rebel Recreation periods, hosted by Mr. Astle.
    slshs.org, slshs.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 (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Michael Ackerman Co-Chaplain Fr. John Kist Co-Chaplain Mr. Nick Astle Campus Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Susan Hirst Liturgical Coordinator Ms. Anna Fitzgibbon Music Minister”
    Two priests serve as co-chaplains, and the campus ministry team includes a coordinator, a liturgical coordinator and a music minister.
    “Fr. Michael Ackerman Co-Chaplain Fr. John Kist Co-Chaplain Mr. Nick Astle Campus Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Susan Hirst Liturgical Coordinator Ms. Anna Fitzgibbon Music Minister”
    Two priests serve as co-chaplains, and the campus ministry team includes a coordinator, a liturgical coordinator and a music minister.
  2. Curriculum | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1000 McNeilly Rd”
    The school's street address is 1000 McNeilly Road.
  3. Sacraments & Prayer | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mt. Lebanon, PA 15226 Phone: (412) 561-3583”
    The school's ZIP code is 15226 and its main telephone number is 561-3583.
  4. Chapel | Seton LaSalle Catholic High Schoolslshs.org/apps/pages/Chapel · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “constructing a chapel within the school building has been the most critical undertaking to date”
    The Dunlap Family Blessed Sacrament Chapel is located within the school building.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
65 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.86%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.2 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Pittsburgh, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)433
Students in grades 9–12433
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges86%
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 Pittsburgh

The Most Reverend Mark Eckman, Bishop of Pittsburgh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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Is Seton La Salle Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Seton La Salle Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
What is Seton La Salle Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Seton La Salle Catholic High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Seton La Salle Catholic High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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