Providence Christian School
School Notes Overview:
Providence Christian School, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama. Providence, established in 1995, strives to be a school that touches the whole family and encourages all students to become all that God calls them to be. By God's grace we are striving to be a school that impacts the entire family and encourages each student to become all that God calls him to be. The School exists as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the families of the Wiregrass Community who share FPC's vision for classical, Christ-centered education. This educational model emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The families associated with the school will be seen as having the primary responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical instruction of the children. The school's aim is to provide a loving atmosphere that compliments a godly home. ...
School Overview:
Providence Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | |
| County | Houston County, AL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 546 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 73 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 69 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 64 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 58 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers | |
This School |
(AL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Providence Christian School, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, Alabama. Providence, established in 1995, strives to be a school that touches the whole family and encourages all students to become all that God calls them to be. By God's grace we are striving to be a school that impacts the entire family and encourages each student to become all that God calls him to be. The School exists as a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in partnership with the families of the Wiregrass Community who share FPC's vision for classical, Christ-centered education. This educational model emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The families associated with the school will be seen as having the primary responsibility for the spiritual, intellectual, and physical instruction of the children. The school's aim is to provide a loving atmosphere that compliments a godly home.
- Profile last updated: 08/27/2008
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posted on April 2, 2009 at 12:37:10 pm
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (36303) | School Zip (36303) |
(AL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,744 people | 4,453,863 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 30% | 19% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $32,618 | $37,765 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 35 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Houston Academy - 643 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Northside Methodist Church And Academy - 746 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- Grace Bible Academy - 121 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
- Crossroads Baptist Academy - 98 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Emmanuel Christian School - 434 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
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