Providence High School
School Notes Overview:
Mission Statement: Providence High School, a Catholic college preparatory institution for young women, which is sponsored by the Congregation of Divine Providence, provides a program of academic excellence grounded in faith and trust in a Provident God. Providence prepares young women of diverse backgrounds for the world of tomorrow and encourages them to develop intellectual curiosity, deepen their faith, practice integrity, and seek justice....
School Overview:
Providence High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1953 | ||
| County | Bexar County, TX | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 391 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-girls | ||
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 89% | 36% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 6 - 42 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 46 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 58 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 47 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 95% | ||
| Average Class Size | 11 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (school uniform required) |
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This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Tuition Notes | High School- $7388. fees and books Middle School- $4715. fees and books | ||
| Head of School | Anne Bristol | ||
| Admissions Director | Nora Walsh | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 11 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Bowling | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Drill Team | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Ambassadors | Drama Club | ||
| Environmental Club | Eucharistic Choir | ||
| Eucharistic Ministers | JROTC | ||
| Literary Club | Liturgical Choir | ||
| National Honor Society | Page Turners (Book club) | ||
| Student Council | |||
School Notes:
- Admission to Providence is competitive and each candidate is considered based on her individual achievements, academic promise and character. The Admissions Committee will review transcripts of grades, standardized test scores, attendance and discipline as well as student essays and teacher recommendations.
- Profile last updated: 09/02/2009
In the News:
- Fischer taught at and led Catholic schools 65 years (San Antonio Express-News)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 05:43:27 am
Obituary: Sister Marietta Fischer died Monday of natural causes. She was 93. - Women's soccer league looking for players (The Southside Reporter)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 10:25:53 pm
It seems Crystal Grier and Erika Morris just can't get enough of soccer. That's why each is happy to have the chance to keep playing. - University students from Independent Press area make their marks on campus (Independent Press)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 03:14:03 pm
University students from Independent Press area have made their marks on campus this spring semester, 2009. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class William M. McLinden graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Airman McLinden... - Catholic fundraiser Spinner retires (San Antonio Express-News)
posted on May 16, 2009 at 12:49:30 am
Barbara Spinner, a well-known fundraiser for the Archdiocese of San Antonio and other Catholic causes, retired Friday after a 20-year career. - Death row confession clears 1992 murder (San Antonio Express-News)
posted on April 7, 2009 at 04:37:47 am
A Texas death row inmate confessed to the 1992 stabbing death of a San Antonio convenience store clerk just hours before he was put to death last month.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (78215) | School Zip (78215) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 1,395 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 23% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $25,161 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.1 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 67 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 17% / 83% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Central Catholic High School - 555 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- St. Anthony Catholic High School - 455 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- St Gerard Catholic School - 142 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Incarnate Word High School - 516 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Francis Academy - 135 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
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