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#75 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 19% of private schools

La Salle High School

High School · Union Gap, WA

A private high school in Union Gap, WA serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

3000 LIGHTNING WAY, Union Gap, WA 98903

  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment235
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where La Salle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High8,652/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union Gap), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,188

Median home value

$265,900

Median rent

$1,232/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White51.1%
Hispanic44.3%
Asian2.6%
Native American1.3%
Black0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yakima OnlineEnrollment path unverified3.79–122.9 mi335Compare →
Yakima Open DoorsEnrollment path unverified7.29–122.9 mi319Compare →
Yakima Satellite Alternative ProgramsEnrollment path unverified7.06–122.9 mi53Compare →
Davis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–123.4 mi2,218Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

La Salle High School is listed in Union Gap, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About La Salle High School

La Salle High School is a private high school in Union Gap, WA, serving approximately 235 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Salle High School

What grades does La Salle High School serve?

La Salle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend La Salle High School?

La Salle High School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Salle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at La Salle High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does La Salle High School rank in WA?

La Salle High School ranks #75 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is La Salle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

La Salle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is La Salle High School a private school?

Yes, La Salle High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is La Salle High School a religious school?

La Salle High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
235
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Yakima County
Area population (ZIP 98903)
19,010
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98903; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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