Seton-La Salle High School

Seton-La Salle High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1000 McNeilly Rd,  Pittsburgh, PA
4.5
4.0
410 Students
A
Niche Grade
In 1979, the merger of two Pittsburgh institutions – the all-boys South Hills Catholic High School and the all-girls Elizabeth Seton High School – produced the area’s largest private co-ed high school. Seton LaSalle Catholic High School now enrolls more than 400 students from 29 local school districts and around the world at a serene, tree-shrouded 26-acre campus in Mt. Lebanon’s northeastern reaches. Seton LaSalle has been ranked the best co-ed Catholic school in Pittsburgh by Niche and the best private school in the South Hills by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette readers. With the belief that each individual has God-given talents to discover and develop for the benefit of themselves and society, Seton LaSalle takes a holistic approach to assist each student in reaching his or her full potential. The school’s rigorous curriculum includes 40-plus honors classes and 19 advanced-placement classes. A full 98% of its graduates pursue higher education, including 19 national merit scholars in recent years. Many of its alumni have gone on to illustrious careers, including a Tony Award-winning Broadway composer; professional sports players, coaches and team presidents; a CEO of a Fortune 500 company; a Billboard chart-topping guitarist; and an auxiliary bishop. Seton LaSalle also ranks highly for its extracurricular and sports offerings, with over 40 clubs and activities and 20 state-sanctioned athletic teams. Its athletes have won 130 section championships, 28 regional championships and 6 state championships, and 18% of its graduates progress into college athletics.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
99.9%
Annual Tuition
$13,680
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
22
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
95%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
79.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.7%
Black
7.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Hispanic
2.3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#19 Best Catholic Schools in Pennsylvania
#28 Best HS For Athletes in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Duquesne University 112 Students
University of Pittsburgh 109 Students
Penn State 77 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 70 Students
Slippery Rock University 42 Students
Saint Vincent College - Pennsylvania 39 Students
Washington & Jefferson College 36 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 34 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 26 Students
Carlow University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 44 Students
Business 41 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Biology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 19 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Physician Assistant 16 Students
Education 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 97 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/22/2024
I have loved my years at the school and would recommend anyone to go there. I wish the administration and staff would listen to the students more and take feedback.
5.0 Alum
7/9/2024
I had a wonderful experience at Seton LaSalle High School. I felt more than prepared for college in every way.
5.0 Parent
7/29/2022
As a parent of a current student and 2 former students our experience with Seton LaSalle Catholic High School has been amazing. Seton LaSalle has been a cornerstone in the development and preparation for our children. This is due to the rigorous academics, the numerous sports and activities and of course the administration, teachers and coaches that play such an instrumental role in the development of the students. I can unequivocally say, this was one of the best decisions and investments we made to prepare and position our children for their future. All this in a faith based family centered community. Go Rebels !!
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4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/22/2015
Both of my children graduated recently from Seton-La Salle. They were extremely well-prepared for college. In fact, they both received substantial academic scholarships, in part due to the excellent academic preparation they received in high school. As freshmen, they were introduced to a new sport,...
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1.0 student
6/13/2014
False promises and unsatisfactory help. I went to Seton for my freshman year, hoping that it would do its job for "preparing me for the next step in life'. That was wrong however. Teacher help is hard to come by, and organization is also not where it should be. Instead of finding substitute teachers...
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5.0 other
6/26/2013
Great school, with amazing technology. I graduated several years ago, and came back to help out with a JA program. I was blown away by the changes in the school. This school has better instructional technology than most of the public schools in the area. Every child is given a lap top, and every cla...
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1.0 student
6/3/2013
I attended Seton for 3 years. I know, it s not ideal to leave after junior year, but I could not take it anymore. The social environment is extremely unhealthy. The girls are very catty and it seems that the school revolves around cliques. The boys are very immature and quite rude. I have witnessed...
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