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
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$29,250
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A
B
A-
A
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B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.71
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
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Full Time Teachers
43
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Part Time Teachers
2
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Teachers in First or Second Year
26.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1250
Math
610
Verbal
640
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Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
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Number of AP Courses
20
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AP Pass Rate
54%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
81%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
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Boys Athletic Participation
High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
55.3%
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Male
44.7%
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White
65%
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Hispanic
15.3%
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Asian
13.3%
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Two or more races
3.4%
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Black
2.8%
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Native American
<1%
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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
152 Students
University of Southern California
121 Students
California State University - Northridge
120 Students
Loyola Marymount University
105 Students
University of California - Irvine
102 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara
99 Students
University of California - San Diego
95 Students
University of California - Berkeley
74 Students
Cal Poly
70 Students
San Diego State University
67 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
54 Students
Biology
47 Students
Film and Video Studies
44 Students
Psychology
42 Students
Nursing
27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Marketing
22 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
21 Students
Communications
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/18/2025
What an absolute gem of a school. Coming from LAUSD this is a breath of fresh air for both parents and kids. Everyone is so invested in the school and it has a real family feel. We couldn't be happier. We're thrilled to be here.
4/5/2025
The worst parts were some of the teachers. A couple of them were fired because they turned out to be a danger to the kids. The best parts were my friends I made and the classes
6/27/2023
It is a smaller school, but because of that the students are known by teachers, staff, and fellow students. Teachers, staff, and counselors all work together to make sure that students succeed. Parents are kept informed about how their student is doing and about campus news via a variety of mediums, including Schoology, Aeries, email, and the school portal.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/18/2025
We are new to the school and absolutely love it. Coming from LAUSD this is a breath of fresh air. Teachers are attentive and caring, there’s a real family vibe and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.
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...
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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 3.71, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $1,280,299. 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.