To Our Future Explorers and Families, Thank you for joining us today to Explore La Salle. We encourage you to take full advantage of this self-paced experience to discover the programs and opportunities that interest you most.
Today is all about what it means to be an Explorer. An Explorer is defined less by where he goes and more by how he approaches the world. Explorers ask thoughtful questions and look beyond surfacelevel answers. At our core, an Explorer is someone motivated to discover, eager to engage deeply, and ready to grow through the journey.
Use this passport as your guide but spend time at the stops that matter most to you, exploring the people, places, and experiences that may shape your future at La Salle.
If you need assistance at any point, student ambassadors will be available at each stop. They’re here not only to guide you, but also to share their experiences and answer your questions about life at La Salle.
Go Explorers!
Mr. Michael V. McCabe ’08 Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
McSHAIN CENTER
The Concentrations Program at La Salle College High School takes learning to another level and allows students to embark on an innovative journey where they can experience various career fields and earn credentials during their high school years. By navigating a pathway combining elective classes, clubs, and experiential learning activities as well as linked course content, interviews, service-learning opportunities, and independent research, La Salle students gain unparalleled academic and real-world insights.
By packaging current course offerings to create curricular pathways, La Salle currently offers concentrations in:
➞ Digital Media and Communication
➞ Engineering
➞ Global Business
➞ Health Sciences
➞ IT Professional
➞ Leadership, Public Service, and Law
➞ Music Production
STOP 2 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Take the steps down to the IT Department.
WEXP, LAB MANAGERS, AND ESPORTS
WEXP
WEXP is a digital content creation studio. Members of the WEXP Multimedia Manager Program produce a media content for La Salle’s various social media platforms and provides students real-world experience in live television production, field production, photography, social media as well as non-linear video editing using the Adobe Creative Cloud.
LAB MANAGERS
The program gives La Salle students hands on experience running a real network as they work with faculty and industry professionals to maintain, upgrade, and manage the school’s network. They also gain valuable experience from working with the schools’ multiple servers and supporting a network of over 1,400 users.
ESPORTS
The Esports Club provides students with an opportunity to compete alongside their peers while developing critical communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Students compete, organize, and manage live streams, while others provide commentary for our live events. Additionally, the club incorporates the North America Scholastic eSports Federation (NASEF) curriculum to promote creativity and develop well informed, productive, empathetic club members.
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ART STUDIO
Take the steps or elevator up to the Art Studio on the 4th Floor if you are interested in the Visual Arts. Alternatively, take the steps up to the 3rd Floor.
PAINTING, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, AND CERAMICS
The entire fourth floor of Saint Michael Hall is dedicated to the exploration and refinement in the disciplines of Visual Arts. Students design and create art, as well as ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, printmaking, and digital art. With complete studio access, students can work up to their potential and have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements in a number of ways. On exhibition throughout the school is a variety of student artwork being displayed as part of the school’s annual Arts Festival.
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SCIENCE
Take the steps to the 3rd Floor.
BIOLOGY (ROOM 315) CHEMISTRY (ROOM 335)
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It has been said that education is not the filling of a cup but the lighting of fire. At La Salle College High School, you’ll experience teachers, mentors, coaches, artists, scientists, futurists, and fellow students who will ignite the flame. You will carry it, forging your own path based on your unique mix of interests and skills. We are nationally recognized for a rigorous curriculum that can catapult you to academic success and your college of choice.
As an example, the science department offers 29 courses including six Honors courses and nine of the school’s 29 Advanced Placement courses. Hands-on instruction takes place in nine newly renovated labs with state-of-the-art equipment that includes two Anatomage Tables.
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COLLEGE COUNSELING
Take the steps down to the 1st Floor.
Staffed by a dedicated team of four full-time college counselors, an essay specialist, and an administrative assistant, the College Counseling Department support students and families as they navigate the college search, application, and selection process with confidence and clarity.
CLASS OF 2025
➞ The Class of 2025 was accepted into 259 colleges and universities and is continuing formal education at 102 colleges and universities in 27 different states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
➞ 66% of the Class of 2025 was accepted to one of the 50 Most Selective Colleges/Universities in the United States.
➞ The Class of 2025 earned nearly $65.6 million in documented scholarships and grants.
➞ 98 students in the Class of 2025 were members of the National Honor Society.
➞ 64% of the Class of 2025 had at least one qualifying score of 3 or higher (recommended score for college credit) on an AP exam.
STOP 6 MISSION AND MINISTRY
Walk across the hall to the Marian Chapel.
No matter how your path unfolds at La Salle, you will encounter moments that invite you into faith and service.
The Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry seeks to build a living faith community by providing religious experiences and service opportunities for both students and faculty. During the summer of 2025, nearly 500 rising juniors and seniors participated in one of nineteen voluntary summer service projects located in ten states and two countries. Liturgical programs are celebrated at significant times throughout the year. A retreat program is organized and conducted by the Office of Lasallian Mission and Ministry and assisted by many faculty members and student leaders.
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Campus Map Key
1. McCarthy Walking Trail 2. Glaser Field 3. Meehan Field 4. Ward Field
5. Brother Gratian of Jesus Environmental Study Center
6. Flannery Field and Devine Track
7. All-Purpose Field
8. Dunleavy Center
9. Allinson House (Admissions Office)
10. Alumni House
11. Tennis Courts
12. Outdoor Pool
13. Glaser Center and “The Pit”
14. Sterner Hall
15. Reagan House (Business Office)
16. Indoor Pool
17. Obie O’Brien Gymnasium
18. Auditorium
19. Whalen Courtyard
20. Main Office
21. Marian Chapel
22. Kestler Hall
23. Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue
Class of 1951 Courtyard
24. Christian Brothers’ Residence
25. Board of Trustees Room
26. McLean Hall
27. Saint Michael Hall
28. McShain Center
29. Innovation and Design Studio
30. David Program
31. Lourdes Shrine
32.Lower Bartley Field
33. Upper Bartley Field Parking Entrances
DAVID PROGRAM
Head down the hall to the David Program if you are interested in in learning about our program for students with mild learning differences.
The David Program at La Salle College High School is an additional academic support service for students with specific learning needs. The David Program serves a unique group of college bound students with documented mild learning differences in reading, writing, math, attention issues, organizational difficulties, and/or memory processing.
The David Program is available for an additional fee with limited openings each year. The program does not ensure success through the artificial manipulation of grades. Students who are part of the David Program are La Salle College High School students and have to meet the same academic requirements of La Salle College High School. There is no modification to the curriculum and the only accommodation that is guaranteed is extended time with the appropriate documentation.
Students apply for admission into the David Program at the same time they apply for admission to La Salle College High School.
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GYM
Walk around the corner to visit with one or more of our twenty-one varsity athletic teams.
If you are a high school athlete seeking to power a next-level journey, La Salle College High School owns a tradition of success and the state championships to show for it. We are a founding member of the traditionrich Philadelphia Catholic League and are the only school to have won a championship in every sport. In addition to numerous Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state titles, La Salle has captured 296 Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, which is the most of any school competing in the league.
CONSIDER THESE OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
➞ During 2024-2025, La Salle won 10 Philadelphia Catholic League Championships and 7 District 12 (City) Championships. In addition, we finished second in the Pennsylvania State Championship in 2 sports.
➞ In the last five years, La Salle has captured 88 championships in 16 different sports.
➞ In the last ten years, La Salle has achieved three National Championships along with 12 Pennsylvania State Championships in six different sports.
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Take the stairs down to the Robotics Lab.
Founded thirteen years ago, the Robotics Program has grown to be one of the most popular and successful programs at La Salle College High School. Explorer Robotics participates in FIRST Robotics Competitions (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and the program provides La Salle College High School students with meaningful, real-world experience in the fields of mechanics, software, business, and team management.
For the second consecutive year,
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MUSIC
Follow the hall back to the Music Department and learn about our fifteen performing ensembles.
La Salle’s expanding choral program has three very active performing groups. Aside from concerts, these groups perform at many functions in and around La Salle and smaller ensembles enhance our school liturgies by providing music. The theater program produces two shows per year and offers students the opportunity to become involved in and learn every aspect of the theatre.
Music is considered to be an integral part of a student’s education. Recognizing that students come to La Salle with diverse musical backgrounds, the music department offers courses at a variety of levels to provide an appropriate course of instruction to all. La Salle’s highly regarded and comprehensive music program is unmatched among high schools in the Delaware Valley. Over 400 instrumentalists participate in fifteen performing ensembles. La Salle’s Competition Band and Lab Band consistently receive superior ratings at local and regional jazz competitions. Recently, the Competition Band captured First Place at both the Steel Stacks Jazz Festival and the National Jazz Festival.
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STOP 11 GLASER CENTER
Head around the corner to the Glaser Center and learn about our Clubs and Activities, Transportation, and Summer Programs.
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La Salle College High School offers over 65 extra-curricular and cocurricular activities in an effort to develop a close and vibrant school community. Over 90% of students participate in an activity and the programs attempt to fully develop the school’s philosophy and mission as well as provide different experiences and leadership opportunities for students. Most clubs and activities meet during the school day at “Community Time” to allow more students to participate. Faculty moderators supervise every activity, and activities are added each year according to student interest. La Salle teams compete in Chess, Band, Investing, Robotics, Global Studies, Mathletes, and Mock Trial. In addition, several programs participate in virtual competitions. Extensive writing and editing opportunities are available through The Wisterian (newspaper), the Blue and Gold (yearbook), and the Gazebo (literary magazine).
A vibrant summer program prepares students for the HSPT (entrance exam) as well as introduces them to the La Salle community (and future classmates).
A variety of transportation options are available including bussing from seventeen different school districts, six private bus routes and public transportation through SEPTA’s regional rail lines.
STOP 12 ALL ABOARD!
Head outside for some refreshments and a tour of our campuis.
TROLLEY TOURS OF THE 85-ACRE CAMPUS REFRESHMENTS
LISTEN TO THE SOUNDS OF THE MUSIC PROGRAM
Conclude your day with a “Taste of La Salle.”
1) Stop by our grilles for some refreshments.
2) Board one of the trolleys for a guided tour of La Salle’s 85-acre campus that includes the Christian Brothers’ Residence, five of the eight athletic fields, the environmental study center, tennis courts, and outdoor pool,
3) Listen to the sounds of the music department as three of La Salle’s performing ensembles will rotate throughout the morning in “The Pit.”
4) Meet the Explorer!
5) Ask questions of our faculty, staff, and students.
6) Stop by the Enrollment Management table and show your passport. Collect ten or more stamps and receive a special gift to commemorate your visit.
Thank you for visiting with us and we hope to see you next year!
