- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlotte, NC
Providence High School
Federal NCES profile for Providence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370297002220
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #10 of 24
- high schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Providence High School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Providence High School ranks #10 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Providence High School held near 2,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+78 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.9 → 99.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+78 students YoY 370297002220 · Charlotte, NC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,167 enr · 23.3:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Providence High School held near 2,126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+78 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.9 → 99.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Providence High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school
Providence High School
2,167 students
What this shows Providence High School reports 2,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence High School compares
Providence High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 84% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,167 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,167
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Asian 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Providence High School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Providence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Charlotte
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Myers Park High School
Standard public school
3,225 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Ardrey Kell High School
Standard public school
3,036 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
South Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,534 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
East Mecklenburg High School
Standard public school
2,422 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Palisades High School
Standard public school
2,332 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Julius L. Chambers High School
Standard public school
2,225 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence High School
How many students attend Providence High School?
Providence High School has 2,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 2,048 (2022-23) → 2,126 (2023-24), nearly flat (+78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence High School is 23.3:1, which is 47% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Providence High School?
10.6% of students at Providence High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence High School?
The largest demographic group at Providence High School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence High School?
Providence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Providence High School rank among high schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Providence High School ranks #10 of 24 high schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Providence High School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.