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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% 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
Top Rankings
Providence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Providence High School's student population of 2,126 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)96%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
8%
25%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)97%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence High School's ranking?
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Providence High School part of?
Providence High School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Providence High School located?
Providence High School is located in the Oxford Hunt neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
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