Providence Academy

15100 Schmidt Lake Road, Plymouth, MN, 55446-0166
Tel: (763)258-2502
Grades: PK - 12 | 915 students
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Providence Academy is a private, Catholic college-preparatory school located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road in Plymouth, a western suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Three schools under one roof, Providence Academy serves Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade with its lower school, sixth through eighth grade with its middle school and ninth through twelfth grade with its high school or upper school. Rigorous academics are combined with faith and character development to prepare students' minds and spirits for life outside the classroom. The words, “faith, knowledge and virtue”, best express the mission and philosophy of Providence Academy.

School Overview:
Providence Academy
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 2001
Student Body
Total Students 915 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 77%
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Advanced Biology Advanced Chemistry
Advanced Physics Calculus II
College Latin Poetry College Latin Prose
Honors Algebra I Honors Algebra II
Honors Biology Honors Calculus
Honors Geometry and Trigonometry Honors Physics
Honors Pre-Calculus
Average SAT score 1207
Average ACT score 27
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 16 / Mar. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,855
Tuition Notes 2013-2014 Tuition: PreK: $8,128 half day ($12,855 full day) K: $14,030 Grades 1-5: $15,225 Grades 6-8: $16,195 Grades 9-12: $16,555
% on Financial Aid 24%
Admissions Director Sarah Hogan
Admissions Associate Sally Nathe
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Diving
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 21 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Boys Lacrosse Business Club
Campus Ministry Dead Directors Society
Drama/Theater House System
Industrial Arts Club Lincoln Society
Lions for Life Math League
National Honors Society Peer Tutoring
Sailing Club Science Olympiad
Ski/Snowboard Club Speech/Debate
Spirit Squad (Cheer) Student Ambassadors
Student Council Theater Council and Drama Club
Writing Club

School Notes:

    “I loved my time at Providence Academy, but I didn't realize how unique the school is until after I graduated...I found that I was more secure in my faith than the majority of my friends who went to other parochial schools, I was more prepared for the academic rigor of college than most of my friends who went to prestigious preparatory schools, and I was more able to make sound decisions and more capable of living on my own than nearly every one of my peers. I could not be more grateful for Providence's dedication to ‘Faith, Knowledge, and Virtue,’ as the commitment not only to academic development, but spiritual and moral development as well, truly prepared me for the world outside our beautiful yellow halls”. – a Providence graduate Providence Academy seeks to enroll a student body that is:
    • Committed to learning
    • Of strong moral character
    • Multi-talented with a variety of interests
    • Enthusiastic about a faith-centered community
    • Interested in developing themselves to the fullest in faith, knowledge, and virtue
    • To be successful in the college-prep rigor at Providence Academy, admissions standards require students to have a transcript or report card showing academics at grade level or above. Students are expected to have a history of positive behavior. Siblings of current students are given priority placement if applications are received by the first round deadline in mid-January. Admission Criteria The Admissions Committee takes the following into consideration when evaluating students for admission*: 
    • aptitude
    • academic achievement and readiness
    • emotional and social development
    • motivation
    • interests, talents and extra-curricular activities and achievements
    • cooperation from the family in helping the school meet the needs of the student
    • ability of the school to meet the needs of the student
    • commitment of the student and the family to Christian education and formation
    • *Pre-Kindergarten students must have reached the age four by September 1 of the year of enrollment. An applicant’s admissions file must have the following items to be considered complete and ready for review by the Admissions Committee: 
    • Parent and student application with $100 application fee (waived for online applications)
    • Transcript or report cards from the last two years**
    • Teacher recommendation/s** (one from a current teacher for grades Pre-K -5th; one from a Math plus one from an English teacher for grades 6 and above)
    • Parent and student interview
    • Assessment/Entrance exam (Providence Academy assessment for grades Pre-K-5th; ISEE testing for grades 6 and above)
    • To apply for admission, click here.

    Profile last updated: 04/10/2013

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended April 16,2013 - Providence Academy is such an incredible place. I attended PA for my high school years and was deeply impacted by their mission of educating the "Whole Person" through faith, knowledge and virtue. Not only did I receive a top-notch, college-prep education, but I also received so many other valuable things that helped develop my character and faith. These lessons will continue to impact my daily life for many years to come. I cannot wait to send my own children to Providence someday so that they can experience the same incredible education and formation that I received while attending this school!*-Posted by Student/Alumni *
  • Recommended May 01,2012 - Providence Academy has been a God send to our family. True to its mission of faith, knowledge and virtue, our children have grown tremendously at PA.*-Posted by Parent *

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