Catholic Education An Investment in the Future De La Salle Institute Chicago's Catholic High School Where Great Futures Begin Faith, Service and Community are key tenets of a Lasallian education and are representative of the letters that follow the name of a Christian Brother - F.S.C. - meaning Fratres Scholarum Christianarum. The De La Salle Brothers are a Catholic religious teaching congregation, founded in France by Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers. Today, Saint de La Salle's educational movement spans the globe. We use the FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment (FACTS) to determine financial aid eligibility. The window for submitting completed financial aid applications opened on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Families MUST apply online.  Families seeking financial assistance must fill out the FACTS Application if they wish to be considered for financial aid from us or any of our partner scholarship organizations. Approximately 80% of students receive financial aid or scholarships from De La Salle and over $2.3 million in aid was awarded to our students for the 2025-2026 school year! Below are scholarship opportunities available to incoming De La Salle Institute freshmen to advance Lasallian education and its core values of Faith, Service and Community. St.…

Experience De La Salle Since 1889, De La Salle’s location in Chicago’s South Loop/Bronzeville neighborhoods makes it a place for students to learn with neighbors they otherwise may never have met. Our school reflects the diversity of Chicago within its walls, a second home for students from across 70 different zip codes and 200 grade schools. We value diversity as part of our Lasallian mission. Whether students are engaged in classes, catching up with peers in the courtyard after school, or competing in intense games and heated matches, you can experience De La Salle’s commitment to inclusion and celebration of its diversity. De La Salle is a family. Period. But we’re not just any family; ours stretches around the world. We’re connected to an expansive network of Lasallian schools stretching over 80 different countries. That’s a lot of people dedicated to faith, service, community, and social justice - the heart of our mission. Our commitment to student success means you’ll notice innovative programs and flexible student schedules that both honor high expectations and reflect the needs of each student to have fun. You’ll experience a zest for forward momentum - all while honoring time-honored traditions. You’ll meet De La Salle’s…