Serving 2,126 students in grades 9-12, Providence High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Providence High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Providence High School is ranked #15 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Providence High School often compared to?
Providence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardrey Kell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Providence High School?
The graduation rate of Providence High School is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Providence High School?
2,126 students attend Providence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Providence High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence High School?
Providence High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Providence High School offer ?
Providence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Providence High School part of?
I'm a current sophomore at PHS. The teachers and classes are hit-or-miss. You'll find some teachers who are genuinely passionate about what they do, and others that don't care about the students at all. I've been lucky to have taken some amazing classes under instructors who fostered my love for learning, but I've also been in classes where it seemed as if the teacher's sole goal was to dent our GPAs and give busywork. For the most part, you'll find rigorous classes (there are plenty of APs). I personally don't love the social scene (there's plenty of drama, vaping, etc) but to each his own. When you take PE and health, be aware of the cockroaches (the pool is in the same building as the gym; that's why there are cockroaches). The other buildings are on the old side, but what else do you expect from a school constructed more than 30 years ago? Concerning clubs, it's fairly easy to join anything, but the administration is sus about letting students start clubs. I hope you have better luck with starting a club than I ever did. The Speech & Debate team is nationally ranked, and I know several people who qualify to nationals every year. The debate environment is a bit cliquey, but that's just my experience. Concerning PHS''s music department... I have no words. The prerequisites for the advanced music classes (think Wind Ensemble, AP Music Theory, etc) are a bit ridiculous. The must-not-be-named orchestra teacher is not pleasant. The orchestra teacher preaches empathy in SEL (Social Emotional Learning, required class for all students), but evidently doesn't practice it. I guess most teachers are over-worked, but maybe don't take it out on your students? The band teacher isn't much better. Sports are somewhat better - I've heard positive things about some coaches. I hope I don't come off as disappointed with my high school experience at PHS. I'm only a sophomore, and it hasn't been all that bad. However, I want to be realistic. Prospective students (I see your middle-schoolers!), please remember that high school forces you to grow up and mature. If you plan to take AP classes (besides psych lol), please remember to balance your mental health and your activities. PHS is rigorous, and you don't want to be doing schoolwork 24/7. Remember to do the normal high school things (once COVID-19 is over lol). Other than that, I've been satisfied with my experience at PHS.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cherry blossom
210/5/2010
I'm currently a sophomore at Providence. The teachers are either extremely hard, or easy. There is no middle ground. There are too many people at Providence as well, forcing most kids to eat in the mall, which actually means we eat cramped on the floor. Everyone treats each other like mortal enemies, there are ridiculously high standards, and it's an extremely cliquey school. It's basically a private school, and economically, most students here are from very wealthy families- just count the number of Range Rovers in the parking lot.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - court
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,126 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
