Providence Catholic School

After plodging through a mediocre parochial grade school, my daughter is excelling in Providence High School. She is excited to have so many unique and genuine friends, challenged by the academic regimen, and enthralled by the variety of artistic electives. I am astonished to see how well she has developed in one year, spiritually, scholastically, and socially. She absolutely hates to miss school for any reason since becoming Providence student.
—Submitted by a parent

As a former student and alumnae of this institution, I can firmly attest that the education and values that I had received from Providence High School was highly beneficial to my future. I graduated almost ten years ago, and in those ten years I look back and am sincerely grateful to Sisters of Divine Providence for preparing me for my Undergraduate and Graduate work. I will say that even when I was in high school there were bullies that loved to terrorize girls who were different from the rest of the pack. Our graduating class had a major problem with this issue. In short, Providence will prepare your daughter for college, but she will have to develop tough skin in order to survive through graduation.

Our daughter is going into the 8th grade she loves it at providence so do we she has learned how take charge of her time
—Submitted by a parent

This is my Fifth year at providence and it is everything i could ever ask for in a school. its not the easiest to get through, but it's worth it. honestly i don't appreciate the comments about the middle school. THERE ARE BULLIES EVERYWHERE!!! and believe me, when teachers find out, THEY ARE KICKED OUT! But, you can't aviod mean people your whole life. this is a place where if you have a problem, you can easily fix it. it is a small school and the teachers are there around the clock to help you and work for you. WE are there #1 priority. Our school is competitive and quite successful. Don't knock it until you try it guys. And if you didn't like it, then you didn't try hard enough.

I hear great things about the High school but if you think you are going to get the same experience in the Middle School I am sorry to disappoint you. PPS is not a place for your daughter. The teachers are rude and have no business in a classroom setting when they consistently yell and demean students in front of the class. Teachers do not respect the students and are very comfortable in their positions. The "Mean Girls" of the school are tolerated and terrorize other students while the faculty does absolutely NOTHING! I assure you that the lack of self esteem your daughter will receive attending this Middle School is not worth it.
—Submitted by a parent

I just graduated from Providence this year (2010) and I can truly say that this school is incredible. I am now on my way to a prestigious 4yr University and feel fully prepared due to the school. If your daughter attends Providence she will feel immediately at home, everyone is friendly, the staff and teachers are great and willing to spend time one on one if needed, and being located right downtown the school is culturally diverse, welcoming all. DO take advantage of as many AP courses as possible they are rigorous and can possibly save money in the long run for example I don't have to take another english or history course in college. The school also offers great extra-curricular activities and clubs. A band program is also offered and this is the only co-ed class with Central Catholic, I was in band and loved it. <3 PHS

My daughter attended Providence Prepatory for grades 6th thru 8th and is getting ready to be a Freshman there. Providence is a great school with a low student to teacher ratio & a faith based education. My daughter attended the ACTS retreat during the Summer & not only wants to go every year until she graduates but has encouraged me to attend one as well. She is on the volleyball team, which has good commoradory. The importants of volunteering in the community is taught & shown to them by requiring them to achieve service hours through out the year. The teachers love teaching there & it shows through their dedication & understanding.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is the worst school and Please be careful because the school has double standards and lots of bulling students and the some teachers will not respond to emails and if your daughter is teachers pet she can be number one no matter what and if you want respect please dont choose this school.
—Submitted by a parent

We are proud parents of a 7th grader. This is a wonderful school enviroment. My daughter has being enriched in so many ways, Faith, Service, Love and Dedication. GO PROVETS GO!
—Submitted by a parent

I'm an alumna of Providence, and I am grateful for the solid education I received at PHS and the caring, creative teachers I met there.

I am a 7th grader at Providence. I really love it there because everyone is nice. I also like the fact that we have small classes so in that case we have more time with the teacher. I am so far happy hear and hope that i may be able to attend high school here.
—Submitted by a student

Graduates of Providence embody the ideals of a Providence woman: faith, service, leadership.

I have worked at Providence for six years in the English department. Our teachers are dedicated, giving countless hours to professional improvement through attending conferences and working on curriculum alignment outside of the school year, developing dynamic methods to teach material, and being present to the students before, during, and after school. We educate, challenge, and nurture girls to reach their goals and the goals they only imagined. Universities such as Stanford and Notre Dame are among the institutions our young women are invited to attend after their time at Providence. It is a fine learning haven for girls to become confident, successful women. I am honored to teach at Providence.
—Submitted by a teacher

The best Catholic high school in San Antonio ... great education, Religious presence, college preparedness, wonderful culture, diversity.
—Submitted by a parent

It's an great school. My daughter comes home telling me everthing she has learned from the school. I'm very happy with Providence.
—Submitted by a parent

Well I am an 8th grader attending Providence Prep. I really think Providence is a great school. The teachers are very helpful and the learning is easy. You just have to put forth the effort to succeed and Providence will do the rest to prepare you for life. At Providence we learn not only academics but morals and how to be a good, natural, excellent person.
—Submitted by a student

I really enjoy going to this school! Right now I am a 7th grader at Providence Prepatory and I never want to leave. :)
—Submitted by a student

I graduated from PHS a few years ago and loved the experience. When you first walk through the halls you really become part of a family. My only complaint is they could do a lot better in the college application process. All the counselor did was encourage us to apply and asked to make copies of our acceptance letters. I'm a first generation college student currently in the process of transferring to a 4-year university- I could have used more support than a list of universities under my name in the lobby.

Providence is an outstanding school! The school has assembled a first rate faculty, they are challenging, nurturing and truly care about our daughters. A wonderful school for girls!
—Submitted by a parent

The environment that they create for you to learn and to grow in faith along with your friends that soon become like sisters to you. They provide you with discipline and allow opportunities to go to college and to make your future what you want it to be.
—Submitted by a student