The Providence School

210 S. Lexington Ave
Wilmore, KY 40390
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Bottom 50%
Serving 142 students in grades 6-12, The Providence School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Providence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The Providence School's student population of 142 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The Providence School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Providence School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1177 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
30%
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11-19%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
8%
11%
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White
81%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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70-79%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Providence School's ranking?
The Providence School is ranked #1177 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Providence School?
The graduation rate of The Providence School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Providence School?
142 students attend The Providence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Providence School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Providence School?
The Providence School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Providence School offer ?
The Providence School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Providence School part of?
The Providence School is part of Jessamine County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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