North St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2001 by the Christian Brothers
of the Midwest, DLS offers an empowering middle school education
to at risk 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls and boys from the Ville
neighborhood.
The key components of a DLS education are:
- SMALL CLASS SIZE
- A HOLISTIC EDUCATION WITH EMPHASIS ON READING,
WRITING, AND MATH - PERSONAL EDUCATION PLANS FOR ALL STUDENTS
- DEDICATED TEACHERS AND STAFF
- AN EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY AND A YEAR-ROUND
ACADEMIC CALENDAR - PARENTAL/GUARDIAN PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL
COMMUNITY - ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY IN EDUCATION
- A GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS DAILY
STUDY HALLS, SOCIAL GUIDANCE, AND COLLEGE PREPARATION
Quick Facts
Member of NativityMiguel Network of Schools
Founded: 2001
Location: Ville Neighborhood
Enrollment 2010-2011: 57
Students enrolled in Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program: 92%
Ethnic Background: 100% African-American
Class Size: 9 – 13 students
Annual tuition: approximately $19,500 (including Graduate Support)
Annual Budget: approximately $1,125,000
Monthly Family Contribution: $35-75/month
Number of Graduates: 7 classes and a total of 98 graduates
Graduates in high school: 62
De La Salle high school graduation rate: 92%
Neighborhood high school graduation rate: 38%
Graduates pursuing higher education after high school graduation: 65%
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, De La Salle Middle School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
