Academics Overview
De La Salle North Catholic High School offers a rigorous four-year college prep curriculum. We are the only high school in Portland to require 4 years of English and religion, 4 years of math and science, 3 years of social studies, and comprehensive elective offerings.
Average class size is 21, and the student to teacher ratio is 17:1.
Although students enter our school an average of 1.5 years behind in reading and math, 98% of the class of 2022 was accepted to college.
Course & Graduation Requirements
| 9th grade | 10th grade | 11th grade | 12th grade | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology | Jesus Christ in Scripture | Jesus Christ Revelation | Mission of Jesus Christ | Mission of the Church | Social Justice | History of Catholicism | Sacraments | World Religions |
| English | English I | English II | American Literature | World Literature, AP Language & Literature | ||||
| Mathematics | Geometry Honors, Algebra I | Algebra I Honors, Algebra II | Algebra II, Honors Pre-Calculus | Pre-Calculus†, Calculus†, Math & Society | ||||
| Science | Physics | Chemistry | Biology † | Advanced Chemistry, Forensics, Environmental Science†, H. Anatomy & Physiology† | ||||
| Social Science | World History | US History & Ethnic Studies | Government | Economics | ||||
| Spanish | Spanish I, Spanish Heritage I | Spanish II, Spanish Heritage II | ||||||
| Addl. Required | PE I | Health I | PE Elective | College Readiness | Health II | |||
| CWSP | Work Study I | Work Study II | Work Study III | Work Study IV | ||||
| Selective* | ARC | ARC | Foundations, ARC | Foundations, ARC | Foundations, ARC | Foundations, ARC | Foundations, ARC | Foundations, ARC |
† Dual Credit (college level)
* Academic support directed by teacher/administration
- Electives for ALL Grades: Ceramics, Design, Drawing/Painting, Leadership, Mythology, Photography, Recreational Fitness, STEM (such as Computer Science, Engineering), Weight Training, Women’s Empowerment, Yearbook
- Electives for 11th-12th Grades: Community 101, Psychology, Spanish III, Yoga
- Electives for 12th Grade Only: AP Spanish