Academics Overview
De La Salle North Catholic High School offers a rigorous college prep curriculum. We are the only high school in Portland to require 4 years of English, Theology, Mathematics, Science, and Corporate Work Study, 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 2023 was accepted to college.
Course & Graduation Requirements
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology | Theology I | Theology II | Theology III | Theology IV | ||||
| English | English I | English II | English III | English IV, AP Language & Literature | ||||
| Mathematics | Geometry, Algebra | Algebra II, Geometry | Honors Pre-Calculus, Algebra II | Calculus†, Pre-Calculus†, Data Science | ||||
| Science | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | AP Chemistry, Forensics, Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology† | ||||
| Social Science | World History | US History & Ethnic Studies | Civics | 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 | ARC | ARC | ARC | ARC | ARC | ARC |
† Dual Credit (college level)
* Academic support directed by teacher/administration; ARC is our Academic Resource Center
- Electives for ALL Grades: Ceramics, Drawing/Painting, Product Design, Leadership, Recreational Fitness, Student Council, Weight Training, Yearbook
- Elective for 10th Grade Only: Engineering I
- Electives for 11th Grade Only: Engineering II, Health Science, AP Spanish
- Electives for 11th and 12th Grades Only: Community 101
- Note: Electives can change from semester to semester depending on student interest and teacher availability.