Serving 150 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Providence School's student population of 150 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The Providence School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Providence School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
5%
11%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Providence School's ranking?
The Providence School is ranked #1261 out of 1,267 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Providence School?
The graduation rate of The Providence School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Providence School?
150 students attend The Providence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of The Providence School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Providence School?
The Providence School has a student ration of 6:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Providence School part of?
The Providence School is part of Jessamine County School District.
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