Upper School Admissions · Grades 9–12
Most schools prepare students to go to college. We prepare them for the conversation when they get there.
Upper School at Providence Academy is defined by serious academics, broad opportunity, meaningful relationships, and a culture where you are encouraged to care, compete, create, and lead. Whether you've been a Lifelong Lion or you're joining us for the first time in high school, Providence Academy quickly feels like home. Here, students find a warm, welcoming place to bring their best and grow into who God is calling them to be.
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Step inside and discover why so many families trust Providence Academy to prepare their children for a bright future.
Student life
A full and joyful community.
Faith
Daily prayer, weekly Mass, confession, and adoration. A school chaplain and the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation on campus. Mission trip and service opportunities.
Athletics
30 varsity-level sports teams and state-championship dynasties. Premium fields and facilities, no-cut rosters, and leadership and team-building development.
Fine Arts
A state-of-the-art performing arts center and art studio, with multiple concerts and performances throughout the year.
The Classroom
Dual enrollment courses and expert faculty. Deep reading, clear writing, real thinking.
Academic outcomes
Prepared for college and life.
A Providence Academy graduate is not merely ready for the next academic step. He or she is formed to think clearly, live faithfully, lead courageously, and serve generously in a complex world. Grounded in truth and guided by faith, our students leave Providence Academy with intellectual confidence, moral conviction, and a joyful sense of purpose — knowing who they are, what they believe, and how to bring their best to whatever comes next.
The Class of 2025
Why Providence Academy
An education built on what lasts.
Faith
A Christ-centered community where prayer, the sacraments, and the Holy Spirit are part of every day, and every student is encouraged toward a life of purpose.
Knowledge
Students read the great books that shaped the West — from Homer and Augustine to the Federalist Papers — and learn to think, write, and argue with clarity.
Virtue
Character is formed here as deliberately as the intellect, so students grow into principled young adults with the courage to do what is right.
Joy
Small classes, close friendships, and a community where every student is known by name make Providence Academy a place students are glad to be.
"Providence Academy provided me with a Classical education that nurtured my young mind, eager to learn and to grow, all while strengthening me for the academic road ahead. But beyond simply the classes I took and the books I read, my teachers fostered within me a deep love for community, for friendship, and for my Faith. I was gifted the freedom to explore the endless possibilities of who I might become through the lens of all that God has called me to be. For that, I am deeply grateful."— Providence Academy alum
Visit campus and see for yourself.
The best way to understand Providence Academy is to walk the halls, sit in a class, and meet the people who make it what it is.