Providence at a Glance
498 Students
Providence is a diverse, mission-inspired community dedicated to preparing young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Founded 1955
Since 1955 we have been realizing the vision of the Sisters of Providence by crafting an education tailored to the needs of today’s students.
10:1 Ratio
Our student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive individualized attention to cultivate their growth in and out of the classroom.
2o AP Courses
17 Honors-level and 20 Advanced Placement courses, spanning every subject area is offered for students interested in challenging themselves in their classes.
4o+ Clubs
We have 43 active including consisting of honor societies, affinity groups, and interest/activity groups on campus.
21 Sports
Providence High School offers 21 athletic programs, many with multiple levels of competitive play available to our student-athletes.
At Our Core
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.Our Vision
As people of Providence, we practice joy, challenge ourselves intellectually, and commit to faithful service by valuing everyone as individuals within the healthiest possible learning community.Our Promise
Know me; Care for me; Ease my way.
About Our Academics
Graduation Requirements
Religious Studies | 4 Years Required |
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Social Studies | 3 Years Required |
English | 4 Years Required |
Mathematics | 3 Years Required |
Science | 3 Years Required |
World Languages | 2 Years Required |
Visual & Performing Arts | 1 Year Required |
Physical Education & Wellness | 4 Semesters Required |
Electives | 5 Semesters Required |
Honors & AP Courses
Providence High School offers 17 Honors-level courses and 20 Advanced Placement courses, spanning every subject area. Our process ensures that each student receives guidance based on their individual ambitions and abilities to ensure they are academically prepared to handle the challenge of an advanced or college-level course.
Please refer to our Course Offerings Catalogue for course descriptions & pre-requisites for Honors & AP classes.
Pioneers
Since fall of 1955, Providence High School's mascot has been the Pioneers. When we say Pioneer, we're not thinking of American folk hero, Davy Crockett and racoon skin hats. We think of the tenacious legacy and heritage of the Sisters of Providence that founded our school.
ACCREDITED BY
Providence High School is governed by an independent Board of Regents and accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).
affiliations
Other memberships and affiliations include the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Independent School Management (ISM), SoCal People of Color in Independent Schools, California Teacher Development Collaborative, and Making Caring Common.
About Our Student Life
With over forty clubs and organizations, a multitude of extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, and a variety of Associated Student Body-led activities and events, there is ample opportunity to become involved on campus.
Traditions & Events
Clubs & Organizations
Students can explore their interests in our clubs and various organizations, categorized as affinity groups, organizations, or interest/activity clubs. All students are encouraged to participate in these organizations that take place outside of the academic classroom. Some of our clubs are service-oriented while others foster either an academic or intrinsic interest in our student body.
Where Our Graduates Go
College Acceptances
The list reflects the last four years of college acceptances at Providence High School.
Academy of Art University
Adelphi University
American International College
American University
Arcadia University
Arizona State University, Tempe
Art Center College of Design
Azusa Pacific University
Bard College
Baylor University
Belmont University
Berklee College of Music
Bethany Lutheran College
Binghamton University
Biola University
Boise State University
Boston University
Bradley University
Brandeis University
Brigham Young University, Provo
Bucknell University
California Baptist University
California College of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
California Lutheran University
Cal Poly, Humboldt
Cal Poly, Pomona
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, East Bay
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, San Marcos
Central Washington University
Chapman University
Clark University
College of the Canyons
Colorado Christian University
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Columbia College Chicago
Columbia University
Concordia University, Irvine
Cornell University
Denison University
DePaul University
Drew University
Drexel University
Elon University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Fairfield University
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fisher College
Fordham University
George Mason University
Glendale Community College
Gnomon
Gonzaga University
Grand Canyon University, Traditional Campus
Harvard University
Hawaii Pacific University
Hofstra University
Humboldt State University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Ithaca College
James Madison University
John Cabot University
Johns Hopkins University
Kent State University
Kenyon College
La Sierra University
Lafayette College
Laguna College of Art and Design
Lake Forest College
Lewis & Clark College
LIM College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Manhattan College
Manhattanville College
Marist College
Marist-LdM, Florence
Marymount California University
Massachusetts College
McGill University
MCPHS University
Mercyhurst University
Merrimack College
Miami University, Oxford
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Montana State University
Mount Saint Mary’s University
New York University
North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Nova Southeastern University
Occidental College
Ohio University
Ontario Tech University
Oregon State University
Otis College of Art and Design
Oxford Brookes University
Pace University
Pace University, New York City Campus
Pasadena City College
Pennsylvania State University
Pepperdine University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Portland State University
Pratt Institute
Providence College
Purdue University
Queen's University Kingston
Quinnipiac University
Reed College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Richmond American University London
Rider University
Ringling College of Art and Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rockford University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University, New Brunswick
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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Saint Mary's College
Saint Peter's University
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Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Seton Hall University
Skidmore College
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Stony Brook University
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Temple University
The American University of Paris
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The George Washington University
The New School
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The University of Montana
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Tulane University of Louisiana
Union College
United States Air Force Academy
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