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September 26, 2025

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March 31, 2025

ABC 20 “Tom White’s legacy endures as De La Salle’s Special Olympics team wins third championship”

January 30, 2025

13 Meteors Honored as Illinois State Scholars

December 3, 2024

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President’s Update

President Michael Zunica gives an update on De La Salle Institute

Meteors Cheerleading Highlighted on WGN Morning News

Meteors Cheerleading will be heading to New York City to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

ABC 20 “Tom White’s legacy endures as De La Salle’s Special Olympics team wins third championship”
13 Meteors Honored as Illinois State Scholars
Great Futures Begin Here | 2024-2025 Admissions Video

We’re excited to unveil our new admissions video, offering an authentic look into life at De La Salle Institute.

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Admissions

Your legacy begins when you become a Meteor. To learn how to start preparing for the powerful experience that is a Meteor education, explore De La Salle: Attend our open house. Schedule a Shadow Day. Observe classes. Tour our campus. Meet our dedicated faculty. Experience student life. We can’t wait to meet you.

ADMISSIONS NEWS
January 31, 2023

Midtown Educational Foundation Student Profile

Financial Aid night 09/16/2025

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Join us for a Financial Aid Night at De La Salle from 6-8pm to get all the information you need on financing your high school experience at De La Salle Institute. Register here
Words From our community

"As parents, we love that our child continues to grow strong in faith and academics through the Lasallian approach to Catholic education at De La Salle Institute that encourages faith, service, community and social justice."

Jessica, Parent of ’23 student

"We love how safe the school is and appreciate the rich and diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Learning happens not only in the classroom, but throughout campus life."

Dan, Parent of ’25 student

Student Life

A prep school without the ego. Make memories, find your friends for a lifetime, and experience a powerful Lasallian education where faith, service, community, and social justice create a legacy of excellence.

President’s Update

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President Michael Zunica gives an update on De La Salle Institute
STUDENT LIFE NEWS
September 18, 2025

Meteors Cheerleading Highlighted on WGN Morning News

March 31, 2025

ABC 20 “Tom White’s legacy endures as De La Salle’s Special Olympics team wins third championship”

January 30, 2025

13 Meteors Honored as Illinois State Scholars

Profile at a glance

750

TOTAL ENROLLMENT

60

FACULTY

15:1

STUDENT:TEACHER RATIO

96%

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About Us

Founded in 1889, De La Salle remains committed to excellence in education by serving a diverse student body through an innovative STEAM curriculum taught by inspired faculty and staff. Live Jesus in Our Hearts, Forever!

ABOUT US NEWS
December 3, 2024

Christmas Appeal

August 12, 2024

President’s Installation

September 22, 2023

September 2023 Lasallian Educator of the Month

President’s Update

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President Michael Zunica gives an update on De La Salle Institute

We are committed to excellence in education

De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian Education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society.

Learn more about how the Lasallian mission provides a transformative experience that is both innovative and holistic.

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Teaching based on the vision and spirituality of Saint John Baptist de La Salle

Living the Institute’s mission for more than three centuries

Centering on Catholic values and personal relationships

Leading with De La Salle Christian Brothers and Lasallian Partners

Advancing innovations in teaching, technology and scholarship