Provident CS
Charter School
325 Students
Middle School 2nd - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 218 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 64 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 31 |
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White218 (67.1 %)
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Black64 (19.7 %)
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Two or More31 (9.5 %)
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Hispanic10 (3.1 %)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 43 |
| Grade 3 | 55 |
| Grade 4 | 65 |
| Grade 5 | 53 |
| Grade 6 | 41 |
| Grade 7 | 36 |
| Grade 8 | 32 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 153 | 47.1% |
| Male | 172 | 52.9% |
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