Perhaps best known for its nationally ranked football team, De La Salle offers much more than just athletics. As a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition of the Christian Brothers, DLS stresses service and integrating a strong faith-based curriculum in the lives of the boys. It has strong academics, a lively performing arts program and many clubs and other activities. And yes, its athletic program is one of the state's best, attracting top young athletes from all over the Bay Area. Acceptance is fairly competitive, and like its sister school, Carondelet, it keeps and open wait list.