Summary
Providence Catholic School is a Catholic, college preparatory school for girls in Downtown San Antonio, Texas, USA. It is accredited by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of The College Board. It is a member of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio.
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1215 North St. Mary's Street , , 78215 United States | |
| Coordinates | 29°26′6″N 98°29′11″W / 29.43500°N 98.48639°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1951[1] |
| Founder | Sisters of Divine Providence |
| Principal | Alicia Garcia |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Enrollment | approx. 250[1] (2020-2021) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and White |
| Athletics conference | TAPPS 5A |
| Team name | Provets |
| Rival | Incarnate Word, Holy Cross |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[2] |
| Newspaper | The Provue |
| Annual tuition | $6,835 - $10,395[1] |
| Athletic Director | Elise Marie Denoux |
| Website | providencecatholicschool |
History edit
The Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP), who had founded Our Lady of the Lake College (now University), established Providence High School as a girls' high school on September 4, 1951, with a broad selection of courses taught by 22 sisters. In 1993, Providence High School was incorporated, and established a decision-making board of directors that includes CDP sisters and civic leaders, educators and others.[3]
In fall of 2005, Providence added a Middle School for girls grades 6-8. It was renamed in 2008 to Providence Catholic School.[4]
Academics edit
Providence Catholic School offers 13 Advanced Placement courses including AP Biology and Chemistry. Providence also offers electives such as Broadcast Journalism and an Intern program. A variety of visual and performing arts courses are available.
Athletics edit
Students elect to participate in various competitive athletic activities, from basketball to cross country to track & field and volleyball. Two of the more recent sports additions are tennis and swimming.
Faculty and staff edit
Providence hosts a faculty of 34, including members of the CDP and lay teachers.
Notes and references edit
- ^ a b c d "Private School Guide 2020-2021". San Antonio Magazine. Vol. 16, no. 3. December 2020. pp. 46–49. ISSN 2327-8315.
- ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-23.
- ^ "Continuing the Vision" (PDF). Providence Catholic School. September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Mission & History". Providence Catholic School. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
External links edit
- Official website