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Charles Barnes’ leadership a key for young De La Salle

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Great Futures Begin Here | 2024-2025 Admissions Video

November 6, 2024

Entrance Exam Information

November 1, 2024

Chicago Tribune: Mario Ramirez, who plays midfield and forward, makes pair of saves in OT for De La Salle. ‘My nerves skyrocketed.’

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Charles Barnes’ leadership a key for young De La Salle

As one of the veterans on a young De La Salle boys team, Charles Barnes knows he must be a leader.

Great Futures Begin Here | 2024-2025 Admissions Video

We’re excited to unveil our new admissions video, offering an authentic look into life at De La Salle Institute.

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Chicago Tribune: Mario Ramirez, who plays midfield and forward, makes pair of saves in OT for De La Salle. ‘My nerves skyrocketed.’

Mario Ramirez '25, comes in as backup goalkeeper to make a pair of saves and helps the Meteors advance to the Sectional Championship

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Admissions

Your legacy begins when you become a Meteor. To learn how to start preparing for the powerful experience that is a Meteor education, explore De La Salle: Attend our open house. Schedule a Shadow Day. Observe classes. Tour our campus. Meet our dedicated faculty. Experience student life. We can’t wait to meet you.

ADMISSIONS NEWS
October 31, 2024

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Entrance Exam Information

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Words From our community

"As parents, we love that our child continues to grow strong in faith and academics through the Lasallian approach to Catholic education at De La Salle Institute that encourages faith, service, community and social justice."

Jessica, Parent of ’23 student

"We love how safe the school is and appreciate the rich and diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Learning happens not only in the classroom, but throughout campus life."

Dan, Parent of ’25 student

Student Life

A prep school without the ego. Make memories, find your friends for a lifetime, and experience a powerful Lasallian education where faith, service, community, and social justice create a legacy of excellence.

Charles Barnes’ leadership a key for young De La Salle

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As one of the veterans on a young De La Salle boys team, Charles Barnes knows he must be a leader.
STUDENT LIFE NEWS
December 2, 2024

Great Futures Begin Here | 2024-2025 Admissions Video

November 1, 2024

Chicago Tribune: Mario Ramirez, who plays midfield and forward, makes pair of saves in OT for De La Salle. ‘My nerves skyrocketed.’

October 4, 2024

Meteor Football Looks Ahead to 2025

Profile at a glance

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TOTAL ENROLLMENT

70

FACULTY

10:1

STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO

96%

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About Us

Founded in 1889, De La Salle remains committed to excellence in education by serving a diverse student body through an innovative STEAM curriculum taught by inspired faculty and staff. Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever!

ABOUT US NEWS
August 16, 2024

Blue & Gold Fall Sports Preview

August 12, 2024

President’s Installation

September 22, 2023

September 2023 Lasallian Educator of the Month

Christmas Appeal

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Christmas Appeal As the Christmas season approaches, we are reminded of the spirit of giving and the powerful impact we can have when we come together as a community. This year, as we celebrate De La Salle Institute’s 135th anniversary, we reach out to you with a special appeal – one that reflects our shared values of compassion, support and solidarity. This holiday season, we ask for your support to help provide tuition relief for our families in need with a gift to support the student financial assistance program. Your generosity can make a world of difference to a student whose dream of graduating from De La Salle may otherwise be out of reach. No gift is too small, and every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring that all of our students can continue their education with pride, regardless of their financial situation. Here’s how you can help: Consider making a special Christmas gift to our student financial assistance program. Your contribution will go directly to supporting families who need help with tuition for the upcoming semester. Click here. Encourage others in our educational community to consider a gift to De La Salle. The more support we have,…

We are committed to excellence in education

De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian Education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society.

Learn more about how the Lasallian mission provides a transformative experience that is both innovative and holistic.

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Teaching based on the vision and spirituality of Saint John Baptist de La Salle

Living the Institute’s mission for more than three centuries

Centering on Catholic values and personal relationships

Leading with De La Salle Christian Brothers and Lasallian Partners

Advancing innovations in teaching, technology and scholarship