Discover La Salle
We help young adults Explore Their Passions and Find Their Purpose
As the largest, diverse, co-educational Catholic high school in Pasadena, we are inspired by our Lasallian heritage. This heritage draws from the Christian Brothers whose reputation for excellence in education extends over 300 years.
La Salle at a Glance
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Academics
We Redefine Learning
Be sure to check out our Academics overview to see a snapshot of our different curricular offerings and graduation requirements.
In addition to our robust academic offerings, we are proud to also offer our students three distinct pathways through our Centers for Innovation. In line with our five-year Strategic Plan, the Centers for Innovation provide students with hands-on, engaging experiences that ignite their passions and prepare them for future careers.
We are proud to offer 22 AP Courses:
| 2D Art & Design | Government & Politics |
| 3D Art & Design | Human Geography |
| Biology | Language & Composition |
| Calculus AB | Literature & Composition |
| Calculus BC | Macroeconomics |
| Chemistry | Drawing |
| Chinese Language & Culture | Physics: Electricity & Magnetism |
| Computer Science: A | Physics: Mechanics |
| Computer Science Principles | Spanish Language & Culture |
| European History | Statistics |
| French Language & Culture | United States History |
La Salle’s Centers for Innovation offer our students five distinct pathway programs for hands-on, experiential learning and discovery. The CARLOW Center for Medical Innovation leverages La Salle’s state of the art learning lab and medical-grade equipment to expose students to real-life scenarios and learning opportunities. The Center for Cultural Perspectives breaks down the walls of a traditional classroom and leverages the world-wide Lasallian network of schools to allow students to travel abroad and welcome students to campus from around the world. The Center for Cinematic Arts brings out the creativity and spark of students passionate about photography, videography, digital media, graphic design, journalism and much more! The Center for Linguistic Exploration is dedicated to helping students achieve professional proficiency in languages aligned with the rigorous standards of the Flagship Language Program. The Center for Discovery and Design focuses on the engineering design process, analytical and numerical modeling methods, and rapid prototyping, all aimed at developing a strong foundation in engineering. The newly added, Center for Human Potential, unlocks the unique gifts of every learner, empowering students to grow in confidence, resilience, purpose, and self-discovery on a four-year journey of becoming who they are meant to be.
Students are challenged with our Honor courses below:
| Algebra II Honors | English IV Honors |
| Biology Honors | Geometry Honors |
| Chemistry Honors | Physics Honors |
| English I Honors | Precalculus Honors |
| English II Honors | Spanish II Honors |
| English III Honors | Spanish III Honors |
Our project-based learning encourages students to explore and challenge the processes that are typically associated with classroom learning. Students learn by doing and participating in projects that prepare them for the career opportunities of tomorrow. Whether creating games, building circuits, designing bridges, or flying drones, students participate in a multi-disciplinary curriculum of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
We encourage and empower students to engage in creative thinking and problem solving that shapes lifelong thinking and learning no matter the application. We offer a unique, four year arts program, encouraging students to study a chosen artistic field. Students have the opportunity to enroll in one of six artistic disciplines:
| Choir | Instrumental Music |
| Dance | Studio Art |
| Film & Television Production | Theatre |
Athletics
Exceptional Athletics & Exemplary Academics
With dozens of championship-caliber athletic teams, our student-athletes develop their talents and learn skills like cooperation, dedication, leadership, and performance under pressure. Our year round calendar of sports offers our athletes of all levels the opportunity to play, grow, and excel.
Our student-athletes maintain a 3.5 GPA on average
65% of students participate in Athletics
We currently hold 208 Varsity League Championships and 25 CIF-SS Championships
Most recently, our Girls Varsity Basketball Team secured the 2026 CIF Southern Section Division 1 Championship Title
Our Lasallian Core Principles
The Core of Who We Are
Our Five Core Principles drive all of our decisions, actions, and work at La Salle College Preparatory. From academics and counseling to arts and athletics, these Lasallian principles guide our students, faculty, and staff everyday. In following each, we carry out our mission in the name of our founder, St. John Baptist de La Salle.
We celebrate our inclusive, co-educational and diverse community because it prepares our students for an increasingly global culture and economic landscape.
Our rigorous academic program challenges our students in the classroom and our broad offering of co-curricular programs empower and enable our students to discover their path to excellence.
Our diverse student-body fosters acceptance of all persons and enables spaces in which differing and opposing points of view can be shared and heard. We do not tolerate prejudice, bigotry or discrimination because it has no place in the world.
We place a strong emphasis on service through classes and opportunities to serve in our community and around the world. We do this to instill in our students a sense of responsibility; that their impact in addressing social challenges is needed and can be felt beyond our walls.
We are proud of the service, love and care that our Catholic faith and heritage unlock in our community. We educate our students about the importance of faiths around the world and how faith is central to shaping values.
We celebrate our inclusive, co-educational and diverse community because it prepares our students for an increasingly global culture and economic landscape.
Our rigorous academic program challenges our students in the classroom and our broad offering of co-curricular programs empower and enable our students to discover their path to excellence.
Our diverse student-body fosters acceptance of all persons and enables spaces in which differing and opposing points of view can be shared and heard. We do not tolerate prejudice, bigotry or discrimination because it has no place in the world.
We place a strong emphasis on service through classes and opportunities to serve in our community and around the world. We do this to instill in our students a sense of responsibility; that their impact in addressing social challenges is needed and can be felt beyond our walls.
We are proud of the service, love and care that our Catholic faith and heritage unlock in our community. We educate our students about the importance of faiths around the world and how faith is central to shaping values.
Clubs & Co-Curricular Activities
Over 45 Dynamic Clubs and Competition Teams
With so many to choose from, La Salle is uniquely positioned to help our students get involved with their passion, cause, or hobby. Students are encouraged not only to participate in clubs, but are provided with the support and mentorship needed to become leaders and create new student-run organizations.
Signals without Boarders |
Tom Clancy Club |
La Salle Black Student Association (BSA) |
Step Up Dance Club |
Global Envoy |
Art4Change |
Woman Advancing Healthcare Club |
Armenian Club |
AI Creator’s Club |
Stitch and Serve |
MediCraft |
Science Outreach Club |
Next-Gen Girl |
Music for the Public |
A Cappella Club |
Board to Death |
Heartfelt Helpers |
Filipino Balikbayan Club |
Lancer PPE |
Mental Health Club |
Star Wars Club |
Keyboard Club |
Hispanic Student Association |
Cosmetology Club |
Trader Joes Club |
Le Club Français |
Chinese Lion Dance & Martial Arts Club |
Disability Awareness & Inclusion Club |
Hydroponics Club |
La Salle Key Club |
Art and Creativity |
Community Crux |
Reading Partners Club |
Market Minds |
Wounded Warriors |
Aerospace Club |
Common Grounds |
Badminton Club |
Marine Biology Club |
Japanese Club |
La Salle for UNICEF |
Asian Students Association |
Table Tennis |
Lancers Watch Women Sports |
Lancer Drivers |
ASL Club |
Aid in Motion (A.I.M) |
Super Smash Bros Club |
Geography Club |
Genesis Dance Club |
Academic Decathlon / World Scholar’s Cup | Mock Trial |
Speech & Debate | VEX Robotics |
California Scholarship Federation | National Honor Society |
National Chinese Honor Society | National Honor Society for Dance Arts |
National Arts Honor Society | Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society |
Science National Honor Society | Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica |
International Thespian Honor Society | Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society |
Student Support Services
We Care for the Whole Student
Our comprehensive counseling services include college and career counseling, as well as social-emotional counseling. Along with counseling services, we are proud to offer a 4-year mentor program in addition to robust academic support, ensuring our students are supported throughout their entire journey at La Salle.
Our College Counseling Center helps students effectively plan and negotiate the complicated academic, social, and emotional landscape of higher education, guiding students to the Colleges and Universities where they can thrive.
Our dedicated faculty and staff provide student mentorship small groups that help stimulate growth and development inside and outside the classroom to ensure our students receive the attention and opportunities that drive success.
Operating like office hours at the collegiate level, this designated time at the end of the school day allows for students to ask their teachers questions, make up any quizzes or tests they may have missed, and seek additional support to help them achieve academic success.
We care about our students as a whole. We know every child entrusted to our care is different, and our approach to counseling celebrates the individual gifts, talents, and needs of each student. Our wrap-around services focused on student-well wellness ensure each student receives the care and support they need to thrive.
College Counseling
Our College Counseling Center helps students effectively plan and negotiate the complicated academic, social, and emotional landscape of higher education, guiding students to the Colleges and Universities where they can thrive.
Mentorship
Our dedicated faculty and staff provide student mentorship small groups that help stimulate growth and development inside and outside the classroom to ensure our students receive the attention and opportunities that drive success.
Academic Support
Operating like office hours at the collegiate level, this designated time at the end of the school day allows for students to ask their teachers questions, make up any quizzes or tests they may have missed, and seek additional support to help them achieve academic success.
Social-Emotional Well-being
We care about our students as a whole. We know every child entrusted to our care is different, and our approach to counseling celebrates the individual gifts, talents, and needs of each student. Our wrap-around services focused on student-well wellness ensure each student receives the care and support they need to thrive.
Student Life and Ministry
Forming Students to be Leaders Rooted in Faith, Service and Community
Student Life at La Salle College Preparatory provides everyone the opportunity to grow in faith, engage in service, and take an active role in the community life of the school.
Student Life merges the organizations of Associated Student Body with Campus Ministry. It seeks to live the mission of the school by nurturing the talents of each student through leadership roles such as student life officers, class representatives, retreat leaders, liturgical ministers and more.
Students gain a sense of responsibility for others by organizing inclusive activities such as retreats, on-campus service projects and team-building experiences. Students are challenged to embrace diversity through the various programs, clubs and organizations on campus.
Building Community Through School Activities
Our Student Life team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community. Organizing a variety of events and activities throughout the year, their mission is to create a space where every student feels valued and connected. By sharing school spirit and promoting involvement, they help to build a strong sense of belonging among our student body.
Some events Student Life hosts include:
New Student Orientation | Pep Rallies |
Showdown | Lunch Time Activities |
Dress Up Days | Dances |
And so much more!
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We Recognize Private School Education is a Significant Investment
Last year, we awarded more than $5 million in financial aid and scholarships. Our Financial Aid Committee reviews all financial aid applications thoroughly, and we strive to assist as many qualified students as possible. Admission decisions and financial aid awards are kept separate, and requesting financial aid in no way jeopardizes your child’s opportunity for admissions.
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Testimonials
Read what current students, parents, and alumni have to say about us here at
La Salle College Preparatory.
“Being at La Salle means you belong to a family of caring individuals that support your child’s development. Our children have had amazing experiences here and they were shaped into wonderful human beings that care about the world and those around them. They were challenged and we could not have made a better decision in choosing to join this special community.”
“What I love most about attending La Salle are the amount of opportunities that we offer. I feel comfortable trying anything that I'm interested in and just going out of my comfort zone because I know that I'll be welcome here.”
“La Salle is the best choice. They (the students) will be challenged, they will be supported, they will be nurtured, they will be invested in. Everybody on campus will believe in them. Everybody will want to see them succeed.”
“People come from all walks of life. And one of the biggest lessons I've learned from La Salle was how to embrace diversity, how to work with people from different backgrounds and strengths, and really kind of collaborate together and deliver on a common goal.”
“I was truly inspired by my teachers, who both challenged me and supported me, especially as I found my passion in science and technology. La Salle shaped me into the person I am today and prepared me for my future in every way possible.”
“My time at La Salle has been so fulfilling and really busy! I’m involved in many clubs, our Student Life Leadership Team, National Honor Society, and our school drama productions. I also enjoy the fact that service and giving back is who we are and it’s something that I’ll carry with me far beyond my time at La Salle.”
My experience at La Salle provided me with tremendous opportunities to become an excellent leader, learner, and collaborator. I was truly inspired by my teachers, who both challenged me and supported me, especially as I found my passion in science and technology. La Salle shaped me into the person I am today and prepared me for my future in every way possible.
The beauty of La Salle is the community, faculty or fellow students, who are there to support you and help you use your curiosities and passions to grow and thrive and eventually help you succeed in whatever journey awaits you after you leave La Salle.
Among Niche's Best Ranked Schools
Preparing Students to Be Tomorrow’s Leaders
Being amongst some of the most competitive private high schools in the Los Angeles area, we are one of the highest ranking Catholic High Schools in California. With a 99% graduation rate, Niche- a school search platform- considers La Salle as one of the best private college prep high schools offering a variety of college level courses to help prepare students for the next step in their journey.
