Mission Statement
La Salle Academy, Philadelphia is a small, independent, Catholic grade school, educating children grades 3rd through 8th grades and owned by our committed Board of Trustees. In the traditions of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St. Joseph, La Salle Academy (LSA) exclusively serves children from low-income families from across Philadelphia. LSA is a San Miguel model school dedicated to achieving children’s success in a supportive, faith-based learning environment.
La Salle Academy is dedicated to educating children whose life opportunities are limited by financial, social, and academic challenges, and whose parents/guardians desire, but cannot afford, a Catholic education. La Salle Academy provides a small class size (no more than 15), an extended day and year, and the academic, social, and spiritual support necessary for students to achieve success and to be lifelong learners. With a strong awareness of Christ in themselves and others, La Salle Academy students and graduates are confident of their self-worth and will be of service to the communities in which they live. La Salle faculty and staff are committed to educating the whole child and acknowledging the potential in every student.
What Makes La Salle Academy Unique:
- Small Classes: 15:1 student/teacher ratio
- Extended School Day/School Year (11 months)
- Enrichment Programs/Homework Club
- Tuition support: $250 - families must qualify for federal free/reduced price lunch
- Full time Social Worker
- On-site nurse and Education Plus Health program
- Graduate Support Program: mentorship through high school
- Catholic High School scholarships available to LSA graduates
La Salle Academy makes a proven difference:
- 92% High School Graduation (compared to 70% - School District of Philadelphia)
- 93% Daily Attendance Rate
- 1,496 school hours annually per year (596 more hours annually than PA Public Schools)
LSA Graduate Support Program Gets Results:
Of the 175 LSA alumni since the first graduating class in 2008:
- over 25% are attending a four-year college or university
- over 20% are attending a two-year college
- nearly 40% are serving in the military or employed and working full time
The Goals of La Salle Academy
La Salle Academy seeks to:
- Promote the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of its students, staff, and benefactors.
- Follow a rigorous, rounded academic program that provides students with the knowledge, strategies, and attitudes to become successful learners, responsible adults, and empowered members of society.
- Involve parents, guardians, and other caregivers in their child's education.
- Be financially accessible to all its students.
The students and staff established school-wide goals that we repeat each morning. Those goals are to be Peaceful, Responsible, Consistent, Motivated, and Respectful. We strive to instill in our students the foundation of a good character with strong leadership skills and a willingness to serve others.
Discrimination Policy
La Salle Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies and scholarship, athletic, and other school-administered programs.