Why DeLaSalle

Greetings from Nicollet Island!

We are honored by your interest in exploring what makes DeLaSalle one of a kind.

Located in the heart of the Twin Cities’ urban core, DeLaSalle offers an educational experience unlike any other in Minnesota. Our campus on Nicollet Island places students at the intersection of culture, commerce, service, and faith — providing daily access to businesses, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community partners that extend learning far beyond the classroom walls.

Drawing students from more than 135 grade schools across the metro area, DeLaSalle is home to one of the most authentically diverse student bodies in the state. Students of every race, ethnicity, faith tradition, and socioeconomic background learn together here — united by shared values, high expectations, and a Catholic, Lasallian mission that calls each young person to discover their God-given potential and use it in service to others.

Our commitment to global education further distinguishes DeLaSalle. Through immersive coursework, cultural exchange, and international learning opportunities, students are prepared not only to succeed in college, but to lead with empathy, perspective, and confidence in an increasingly interconnected world.

Rooted in faith. Grounded in the city. Focused on the future. There is truly no place like DeLaSalle.

We would love the opportunity to welcome you to campus — because DeLaSalle is best experienced in person. Come and see for yourself.

Saint John Baptist de La Salle, pray for us.
Live Jesus in our hearts, forever.

Go Islanders!

Sam Johnson
Executive Director of Advancement

ISLANDERS ARE EVERYWHERE!

Where We’re From

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Capitol Hill Middle – St. Paul
Carondelet Catholic – Minneapolis
Central Lutheran – St. Paul
Chippewa Middle – Mounds View
City of Lakes Waldorf – Minneapolis
Columbia Heights Middle – Columbia Heights
Community of Saints, St. Paul
Connections Academy – Edina
Convent of the Visitation – Mendota Heights
Crosswinds Middle – Woodbury
Cyber Village Academy – St. Paul

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Harvest Prep – Minneapolis
Hazel Park Academy – St. Paul
Heritage Christian – Maple Grove
Heritage E-Stem Middle – West St. Paul
Highland Catholic – St. Paul
Highland Park Jr – St. Paul
Holy Family Academy – St. Louis Park
Holy Spirit – St. Paul
Home School –
Hope Academy – Minneapolis
Hopkins North – Hopkins

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Sacred Heart – Minneapolis
Sanford Middle – Minneapolis
Scott Highlands Middle – Apple Valley
Seven Hills Academy – Richfield
Seward Montessori – Minneapolis
Skyview Middle – Oakdale
Southview Middle – Edina
St. Agnes – St. Paul
St. Alphonsus – Brooklyn Center
St. Ambrose – Woodbury
St. Anthony Middle – St. Anthony
St. Charles Borromeo – St. Anthony
St. Helena – Minneapolis
St. John the Baptist – New Brighton
St. Joseph’s – West St. Paul
St. Louis Park Middle – St. Louis Park
St. Mark’s – St. Paul
St. Michael’s – Prior Lake
St. Odilia – Shoreview
St. Paul Academy – St. Paul
St. Peter’s – North St. Paul
St. Peter Claver – St. Paul
St. Raphael – Crystal
St. Rose of Lima – Roseville
St. Thomas More – St. Paul
St. Vincent de Paul – Osseo
Stonebridge World – Minneapolis
Sunrise Park Middle – White Park Lake

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Before & After DeLaSalle

Centrally located on historic Nicollet Island, DeLaSalle is the closest high school to downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, Old St. Anthony, and other Twin Cities landmarks.

More than 14,000 students have graduated from DeLaSalle over our 124-year history. Students come from neighborhoods all over Minneapolis and St. Paul and from communities as far away as 30 miles in each direction.

Consistently, between 97 percent and 100 percent of DeLaSalle’s graduates have matriculated to college – within the past decade to colleges and universities in over 40 states and seven countries.