Providence Grove High School

pghs.randolph.k12.nc.us/

653 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Providence Grove High School, located in Climax, North Carolina, is a key secondary educational institution serving the Randolph County School System. Situated in a rural setting, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where students, faculty, and staff prioritize academic growth and personal development. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core academic programs, Providence Grove High places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that encourage leadership and collaboration. The school’s identity is closely tied to its role in the surrounding community, emphasizing school spirit and a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools and values to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

653

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Providence Grove High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	460
Hispanic	111
Black	36
Asian	2
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
460 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
111 (17.0 %)
Two or More
40 (6.1 %)
Black
36 (5.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Randolph County School System
Phone:	(336)685-0728
Website:	http://pghs.randolph.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 164

Grade 10 172

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 158