School Overview
Provident Charter School, located on Troy Hill Road in Pittsburgh, is a specialized educational institution specifically designed to support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Unlike traditional public schools, Provident employs a research-based, multisensory approach to instruction—specifically the Orton-Gillingham method—which is integrated across their entire curriculum. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing highly trained specialists, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students who struggle in conventional classroom settings, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence necessary to reach their full academic potential.

Beyond its academic focus, Provident Charter School fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes the unique strengths of students who learn differently. The school’s mission is to provide an equitable education for those who might otherwise be underserved in the public system, focusing on reading fluency, self-advocacy, and emotional well-being. By prioritizing evidence-based literacy interventions alongside a comprehensive standard curriculum, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Pittsburgh area seeking an educational model tailored to the specific neurological needs of their children.
325
Total Students
67.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Provident CS
Demographic Student Count
White218
Hispanic10
Black64
Asian2
Two or More31
  • White
    218 (67.1 %)
  • Black
    64 (19.7 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Provident CS
Phone: (412)709-5160
Website: http://www.providentcharterschool.org/
Grade Range: 2nd - 8th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Provident CS
Grade Student Count
Grade 243
Grade 355
Grade 465
Grade 553
Grade 641
Grade 736
Grade 832
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Provident CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15347.1%
Male17252.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)