Providence High School

1800 Pineville-Matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28270

providencehighschool.wearecms.com

2,048 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Providence High School, located in the prominent Pineville-Matthews area of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a flagship institution within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School (CMS) district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school serves a large, diverse student body and maintains a strong reputation for excellence in both college preparatory coursework and extracurricular engagement. The campus is well-regarded for its robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, which challenges students to excel in various disciplines and prepares them for success in competitive higher education settings.

Beyond the classroom, Providence High School is characterized by a vibrant school culture that emphasizes student leadership, athletics, and the arts. The school consistently performs well in regional sports competitions and hosts a wide array of student-led clubs and organizations, fostering a sense of community and school pride. With its focus on balancing high academic standards with a well-rounded student experience, Providence remains one of the most sought-after public high schools in the Charlotte area, consistently striving to develop well-prepared and engaged global citizens.

2,048

Total Students

93.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Providence High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,320
Hispanic	206
Black	187
Asian	274
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,320 (64.5 %)
Asian
274 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
206 (10.1 %)
Black
187 (9.1 %)
Two or More
59 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5390
Website:	http://providencehighschool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,048
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 555

Grade 10 509

Grade 11 495

Grade 12 489