Seton-La Salle High School

Seton-La Salle High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1000 McNeilly Rd,  Pittsburgh, PA
4.6
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
30
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
30
Math
28
English
30
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%

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 119 Students
University of Pittsburgh 114 Students
Penn State 80 Students
Robert Morris University - Pennsylvania 69 Students
Slippery Rock University 41 Students
Saint Vincent College - Pennsylvania 40 Students
Washington & Jefferson College 36 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 31 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 26 Students
Carlow University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 45 Students
Business 44 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 21 Students
Criminology 17 Students
Physician Assistant 16 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Accounting 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 104 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/2/2025
Seton La Salle has given our student a challenging curriculum that enabled him to be accepted into his first choice college, supportive faculty and administration and a wide range of opportunities in the performing arts.
5.0 Works Here
1/30/2025
I am a science teacher at Seton LaSalle. Our school is a true community. We celebrate eachothers successes. We console eachother when we experience losses or disappointments. As a community we focus on the development of the whole student. Physical development with a variety of interscholastc sports. Mental development with a wide range of challenging courses. Spiritually with courses of study to understand and deepen ones faith.
5.0 Sophomore
12/17/2024
After my two years at Seton LaSalle, I have made many friends while learning new things in a good environment. I am constantly challenged, but I am also given the resources I need to face these challenges. Sometimes I am faced with an overwhelming amount of work, but the teachers and faculty help by providing whatever I need to successfully get through the more difficult times.
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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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Seton-La Salle High School

Seton-La Salle High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1000 McNeilly Rd in Pittsburgh, in the Mount Lebanon neighborhood. Annual tuition is $13,680. The school has a total enrollment of 410 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Seton-La Salle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 99.9%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $272,321. Discover additional schools in the area, like Keystone Oaks High School, Mt Lebanon Senior High School, Pittsburgh Pioneer, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Seton-La Salle High School.

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