La Salle Institute

What La Salle Institute does

La Salle Institute is an independent, Catholic, Lasallian college preparatory school operating from a single campus at 174 Williams Road in Troy, New York, serving approximately 541 students in grades 5 through 12. Founded in 1850 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers), the institution delivers a holistic K-12 educational program combining rigorous college-preparatory academics (14 AP and 9 college-credit courses), a JROTC leadership program designated Honor Unit with Distinction by the U.S. Army for 25 consecutive years, 21 athletic programs with 31 teams, music and fine arts, campus ministry, and structured community service. The school transitioned from an all-boys to a coeducational model in September 2021, expanding its addressable student base to female applicants and initiating a phased introduction of female athletic programs; coeducation is also a deliberate strategic alignment with two-thirds of U.S. Lasallian secondary schools that are already coeducational.

The institution's core academic products are the Middle School Program (grades 5–6, with 169 enrolled students) and the High School Program (grades 7–12, with 372 enrolled students), augmented by differentiated programming including the Cadets in College dual-enrollment partnership with Hudson Valley Community College, the International Student Program primarily enrolling students from China, the JROTC leadership curriculum, and a campus ministry and community service track. La Salle operates without any proprietary technology platforms, relying on standard educational-sector SaaS integrations: FACTS for tuition billing and financial aid, RenWeb for admissions application management, FamilyID for athletic registration, HUDL for athletic livestreaming, Google Calendar for event publishing, Square for the online bookstore, and GiveLively for donations.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition billed per grade level ($12,500 in 5th grade to $19,050 in 12th grade, all-inclusive of fees) and a higher-priced International Student Program at $58,000 per year that bundles academics, room and board with a host family, meals, uniforms, insurance, and cultural activities. More than half of enrolled families receive need-based financial aid, and tuition and fees cover less than 80% of annual operating costs, meaning that the Annual Fund and special-event fundraising such as the 2024 Gala & Auction (which raised over $70,000), the Cadet Open Golf Tournament, and the Cadet Cup provide material supplemental funding. The school is structured as a non-profit organization under the governance of a Board of Trustees, with a President (Kevin T. Calacone '99) and Principal (Steven Sgambelluri) leading operations; affiliations include regional transportation partnerships with 10+ Capital Region school districts and academic partnerships with HVCC and Siena College for credential-bearing coursework and an expedited MBA pathway.

Name

La Salle Institute

Legal name

La Salle Institute

Website

https://lasalleinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

La Salle Institute is a non-profit Catholic college preparatory school in Troy, NY, serving approximately 541 students in grades 5–12 through a Lasallian tradition combining rigorous academics, JROTC leadership, athletics, fine arts, and community service.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Domestic Tuition: Tuition revenue from domestic students in grades 5-12, ranging from $12,000-$18,500 per year depending on grade level, plus fees. Payment options include single payment, two payments, or monthly installments through FACTS tuition payment system.
2. International Student Program Tuition: Comprehensive international student program at $58,000 per year covering tuition, room and board with host families, meals, uniforms, medical insurance, and cultural trips.
3. Annual Fund and Donations: Unrestricted gifts supporting financial aid, technology, course development, Campus Ministry, extracurricular activities, and facility repairs. Tax-deductible contributions from parents, alumni, and community.
4. Special Events Revenue: Annual fundraising events including Gala & Auction, Cadet Open Golf Tournament, and Cadet Cup. Auction raised over $70,000 in 2024.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Salle Institute operates an independent, Catholic, coeducational college preparatory school serving students in grades 5-12. It delivers a Lasallian curriculum combining Middle School and High School academics with honors, AP, and dual-enrollment courses, a U.S. Army JROTC Leadership program (Honor Unit with Distinction for 25 consecutive years), Music & Fine Arts, 21 athletic programs with 31 teams, Campus Ministry and community service, and an International Student Program established in 2012.

Product overview

La Salle Institute is an independent, Catholic college preparatory school offering a unified educational program spanning grades 5-12. The core offering consists of Middle School and High School programs built on Lasallian tradition and values. The institution provides complementary programs including the JROTC Leadership Program (Honor Unit with Distinction for 25 years), the Cadets in College partnership with Hudson Valley Community College for dual enrollment, Music & Fine Arts (bands, chorus, sound engineering), Athletics (17 programs, 31 teams), Campus Ministry with community service, and an International Student Program. Together, these programs form a holistic educational experience focused on developing students spiritually, academically, athletically, and personally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle School Program School-within-a-school experience for grades 5-6 providing personalized attention, structured discipline, and Lasallian education with character development, student-led conversations, and a separate honors program.
• High School Program College preparatory academic program for grades 9-12 with honors, AP, and college-accredited courses preparing students for success in college and beyond, featuring individualized instruction and diverse academic pathways.
• JROTC Leadership Program U.S. Army-sponsored leadership curriculum developing self-confidence, personal pride, and accomplishment through classroom instruction and practical leadership experiences, designated as 'Honor Unit with Distinction' for 25 consecutive years.
• Cadets in College Program Partnership with Hudson Valley Community College enabling high school students to earn up to 12 college credits at no cost across Engineering/Technology, Liberal Arts, Computer Programming/Cyber Security, Fine Arts, Technical/Vocational, and Health Science tracks.
• Music & Fine Arts Program Comprehensive music program including Cadet Blues Jazz Ensemble (22-piece big band), Symphonic Band, Middle School Band, Choral Club, and Introduction to Sound Engineering course. Students perform at Christmas with the Cadets concert at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and various festivals.
• Athletics Program 17 athletic programs with 31 teams competing in Section 2 of NYSPHSAA, including cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, bowling, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, and track & field. Phase-in of female sports began in September 2021.
• Campus Ministry & Community Service Spiritual development program including daily reflections, chapel access, retreat programs, Rosary Group, Bible Club, Eucharistic Ministers, and community service opportunities including Lasallian Youth, Youth Mentoring, and St. Mary's Kenya Partnership.
• International Student Program Program established in 2012 for students from China and other countries, offering cultural immersion with host family placement, comprehensive tuition of $58,000 covering academics, room and board, insurance, and cultural trips.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate with graduates admitted to 377 colleges, universities, and prep schools
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative Cadets in College partnership allowing LSI high school students to earn up to 12 college credits at no cost over four years. Classes taught by HVCC faculty on HVCC campus with college students. Six disciplinary tracks: Engineering/Technology, Liberal Arts/GenEd, Computer Programming/Cyber Security, Fine Arts, Technical/Vocational, and Health Science. LSI pays for credits; additional credits available at reduced rate.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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