DELASALLE CHARTER SCHOOL

DeLaSalle Charter School is an active, independent public charter district situated at 3737 Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Set within a large city environment in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, the district operates two school sites dedicated to serving secondary learners across grades 6 through 12. As a public charter district focused on middle and high school education, DeLaSalle provides tailored academic pathways aimed at preparing urban youth for post-secondary success. Through its accessible digital platform and deep community roots in Jackson County, the district offers an open, welcoming educational home focused on empowering students during key developmental years.

The district fosters a close-knit, supportive environment for its student body of 220 learners, with the highest concentration of enrollment spanning grades 9 through 12. Reflecting the rich diversity of its surrounding neighborhood, the student population is predominantly Black (188 students), alongside Hispanic (14 students), multiracial (9 students), and White (9 students) peers. DeLaSalle supports this community with a robust staffing model comprising 72 full-time equivalent (FTE) professionals. This includes 26 dedicated classroom teachers—resulting in an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 8.5 to 1—complemented by a substantial team of 45 support staff and instructional aides. This high proportion of support personnel highlights DeLaSalle’s commitment to providing comprehensive wraparound services, personalized mentorship, and academic intervention tailored to every student's needs.