Providence Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of the Providence Country Day School is to inspire lives of engaged citizenship in a diverse community of students in grades 5-12. By meeting high standards for academic achievement, ethical behavior and community participation, PCD students grow with confidence and prepare for a lifetime of learning and leadership. Individual commitment and active participation are the personal contributions that open doors to confidence and competence. Growth is the triumphant result of surpassing one’s own expectations. Diversity is the wealth of our community. When we embrace the many perspectives among us, we are enriched with an increased cultural awareness and sense of belonging. Our educational program balances rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. Our mission and values are upheld by a faculty distinguished by academic excellence and deep personal commitment....
School Overview:
Providence Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 12 | |
| County | Providence County, RI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 291 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(RI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 5 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 47 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 59 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 49 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers | |
This School |
(RI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 9 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- The mission of the Providence Country Day School is to inspire lives of engaged citizenship in a diverse community of students in grades 5-12. By meeting high standards for academic achievement, ethical behavior and community participation, PCD students grow with confidence and prepare for a lifetime of learning and leadership. Individual commitment and active participation are the personal contributions that open doors to confidence and competence. Growth is the triumphant result of surpassing one’s own expectations. Diversity is the wealth of our community. When we embrace the many perspectives among us, we are enriched with an increased cultural awareness and sense of belonging. Our educational program balances rigorous academics, visual and performing arts, and competitive athletics. Our mission and values are upheld by a faculty distinguished by academic excellence and deep personal commitment.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- Jim Donaldson: In a better sports world, Mac Bennett could have made his mark in a Rhode Island high school (The Providence Journal)
posted on July 4, 2009 at 09:31:48 pm
Jim Donaldson: In a better sports world, Mac Bennett could have made his mark in a Rhode Island high school - Paul A. Suttell (The Providence Journal)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 02:31:24 am
Paul A. Suttell - Biography of Paul A. Suttell (The Providence Journal)
posted on May 29, 2009 at 02:46:00 am
Paul A. Suttell - Intergalactic, planetary and awesome at PCD (East Providence Post)
posted on March 27, 2009 at 02:40:54 pm
EAST PROVIDENCE ? Two boys laid on the floor of the Providence Country Day School field house, painting their weird fish. It was a fat fish with a lit cigarette in its mouth. A collaboration between the two boys, the fish painting was only a black outline at the moment. - Former Providence Country Day headmaster dies at 85 (The Providence Journal)
posted on March 18, 2009 at 02:25:44 am
"His impact on this school is profound," said Susan Haberlandt, the Waterman Avenue school's current headmaster.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (02914) | School Zip (02914) |
(RI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 22,697 people | 1,048,319 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 17% | 35% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $33,683 | $40,087 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 5.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 55 years old | 55 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 51% / 49% | 54% / 46% |
School Map:
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- Meeting Street School - 88 students - view location
- Lincoln School - 394 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
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- French-american School Of Ri - 147 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Wheeler School - 696 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: East Providence, Providence County, Zip 02914
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