Located at 511 South Buena Vista Street in Burbank, Providence is a private, coed Catholic college preparatory school founded by the Sisters of Providence. Established in 1955, Providence High School opened as an all-girls school with 81 female students who attended the first two months of school under a circus tent in the school parking lot, as the building had not yet been completed.
In 1974, the Archdiocese declared the school coed and admitted male students. In the 1980s, attendance dropped to an all-time low of less than 200 students, threatening the future of the school. A strong commitment from both parents and community was able to elevate the student population to 400 and save the institution from closure. Today, Providence services ninth through twelfth grades and student enrollment totals 477.
Providence High School offers three primary focus programs which include cinema arts, medical and technology. In addition, academic programs include English, mathematics, performing arts, physical education, religious studies, science, visual arts and world languages. The average class size consists of around 17 students per class. Providence boasts a 100% graduation rate with 86% of graduating students going on to attend a four-year college.
Providence High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
511 S Buena Vista St,
Burbank, CA
525
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Joe Sciuto
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$29,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A-
A
A
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
43
Part Time Teachers
2
Teachers in First or Second Year
26.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
54%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
81%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
54.4%
Male
45.6%
White
52.4%
Hispanic
24.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
13.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black
2.5%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#71
Best HS for the Arts in California
#81
Best Catholic Schools in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles
148 Students
University of Southern California
119 Students
California State University - Northridge
113 Students
University of California - Irvine
100 Students
Loyola Marymount University
100 Students
University of California - San Diego
94 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
94 Students
University of California - Berkeley
77 Students
San Diego State University
68 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
65 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
53 Students
Biology
44 Students
Film and Video Studies
43 Students
Psychology
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Nursing
23 Students
Communications
22 Students
Marketing
21 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/30/2024
The abundant school spirit is something that Providence prides itself on and is something, I believe, that has enhanced the high school experience.
11/2/2022
I have been involved in many programs throughout my years at Providence. I am a part of the medical focus program and have branched out to different opportunities because of the amazing staff members at Providence. Overall I am very pleased with my high school academic experience. I know where ever I go to college I will represent the school confidently knowing that I am ready for the next step in my academic career.
2/26/2020
I do love the school and many of the teachers, but they have made notable mistakes. Including when they had to use an online course for an AP physics class which caused some adjustment issues. Overall, There are not other mistakes on that magnitude, but there are minor annoyances that cause it to fall from being perfect.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/25/2025
My child graduated about 2 years ago and we did not have a good experience with the teachers and staff. We felt unsupported and unseen when it came to issues of bullying. A teacher screamed in my child's face and when we brought it up to the admin, nothing was done, this happened multiple times with...
8/15/2024
This is our second year at Providence, and our sophomore is thriving. They've built a strong group of friends and often call upon each other for social and academic support. My child enjoys her teachers and feels sufficiently challenged by the curriculum. We think they are safe & heard at Providence...
2/26/2024
This school is becoming corporate. What made Providence unique was its close community even among admin and students. Providence was an amazing environment because students were listened to and felt comfortable with every faculty member. Thanks to the new head of school this is all gone. The identit...
3/30/2023
As a new parent, I like the environment and the teaching styles, methods, and strategies of the teachers, and the school's administration. Providence size is not a big school, which is why we like it for my daughter who is a shy person who develops her good self-esteem because of the support of the...
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List Price Range
$643K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$1,323,904
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$109,722
% of College Grads
46.4%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,600 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
77.7%
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Providence High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 511 S Buena Vista St in Burbank, CA. Annual tuition is $29,250. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Providence High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,323,904. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lycée International de Los Angeles - Burbank campus, Brighton Hall, Oakwood Secondary, and more. Learn more about what Burbank has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Providence High School.