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.
- Enrollment: Total – 765
- Faculty: 70
- Teacher to Student Ratio: 11:1
- Accreditation: Cognia, Illinois State Board of Education.
De La Salle Institute’s Leadership Team
Ms. Anne Marie Tirpak
President
Mr. Thomas Schergen ’97
Principal
Mr. Lawrence Blakley ’83
Vice President of Operations
Mr. John Robinson
Vice President of Finance
Carlene Klaas
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Emily Vogel
Vice President of Mission and Ministry
School Population
De La Salle is located in the heart of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Drawing students from 232 grade schools–both urban and suburban–De La Salle’s population is diverse racially, culturally, and socio-economically.
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| White, non-Hispanic | 13% |
| African American | 44% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Bi-Racial | 3% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Catholic | 52% |
| Non-Catholic | 48% |
Graduate Profile
| 4 Year College | 88% |
| 2 Year College | 5% |
| Trade School | 6% |
| Military | 0% |
| Enter Work Force | 1% |
| Undecided | 0% |
De La Salle Institute admits qualified students without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin.
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Portrait of a Graduate
Inspired by the life of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers, a graduate of De La Salle Institute Chicago, through their attitudes, actions and words, is:
A PERSON OF FAITH
A De La Salle Institute graduate has faith in the presence of God; embraces the Christian values of love, respect, compassion and generosity; and actively nurtures their spirituality. Seeing the world through eyes of faith, a core principle of Lasallian education is “Let us remember that we are in the Holy Presence of God.”
AN ADVOCATE FOR SERVICE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
A De La Salle Institute graduate seeks a life based on Christian values. The graduate is aware of poverty and injustice in the world and through education, community service and advocacy actively works to understand and dismantle systems of oppression. A De La Salle Institute graduate “Enters to Learn and Leaves to Serve” realizing the privilege of a Catholic, private education is for service to and solidarity with others.
A BUILDER OF COMMUNITY
A De La Salle Institute graduate actively builds community by respecting the value and dignity of all. A person steeped in the Lasallian charism is well-rounded and cultivates community by being compassionate and accepting of individual and collective strengths and limitations. Diversity and inclusion are embraced. No one is left out, and everyone finds a place. This is expressed in the common phrase for Lasallian education worldwide: “The Lasallian Family.”
AN ACHIEVER OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
A De La Salle Institute graduate is prepared for college, career and life. Graduates have acquired the practical skills required to function productively in society and do so with the ability to think critically and to make sound judgments. Graduates take responsibility for their own education and become lifelong learners. This core principle of Lasallian education is expressed in the ideal: “Teaching Minds and Touching Hearts.”
A LEADER WITH INTEGRITY
A De La Salle Institute graduate is a courageous leader. Graduates live life rooted in Christian principles and model honesty, authenticity, trustworthiness and accountability. Graduates have learned resilience and are aware of their strengths and limitations. They make conscious choices and are fully aware of how one’s actions affect others. They know, as stated by our founder Saint John Baptist de La Salle, “God has chosen you to do his work.”
Adopted in 2022
