Providence High School (North Carolina)

Providence High School
Address
Map
1800 Pineville-Matthews Road

Charlotte, North Carolina
28270

United States
Coordinates35°06′44″N 80°45′54″W / 35.112305°N 80.76489°W / 35.112305; -80.76489
Information
TypePublic
Established1989 (35 years ago) (1989)
School districtCharlotte Mecklenburg Schools
CEEB code340688
PrincipalTracey Harrill
(2009–present)
Teaching staff93.89 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Number of students2,048 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.81[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Black, white, and Vegas gold
   
NicknamePanthers
RivalArdrey Kell [1]
Websitewww.cmsk12.org/providenceHS

Providence High School is a public high school located off of Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, in suburban South Charlotte. Providence serves southern and southeastern Mecklenburg County and is a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District.

Its boundary includes a portion of Matthews.[2][3]

Amenities

  • Main building
  • Technical building
  • Greenhouse
  • Auditorium
  • Gym
  • Swimming pool
  • Football stadium
  • Baseball stadium
  • Practice fields
  • Tennis courts
  • Softball field
  • Outdoor track facilities

AP classes

[4]

Awards

  • 1992, 1993, 1997, 2004: North Carolina Wachovia Cup for best overall athletic program in North Carolina
  • 1996: Blue Ribbon "School of Excellence" [5]
  • 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05: North Carolina "School of Distinction" [5]
  • 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10: North Carolina "Honor School of Excellence"

Athletics

Providence High School is affiliated with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and is classified as a 4A school. Its mascot is the panther, and its colors are black, vegas gold, and white.

In 2001, the Providence Panthers women’s soccer team won the State of North Carolina 4A Championship game against Broughton with a win of 2-1.

In 2007, the Providence Panthers men's tennis team won the State of North Carolina 4A Dual Team Championships, and posted a perfect 17–0 season.[6]

In 2015, the Providence Panthers men's varsity baseball team won the State 4A Championship game against Millbrook with a win of 10–2.[7]

In 2016, the Providence Panthers women's varsity soccer team won the State of North Carolina 4A Championship game 2–1 against Apex Middle Creek.[citation needed]

In 2022, the Providence Panthers men's varsity baseball team went undefeated and won the State 4A Championship.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Providence High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "Town of Matthews Zoning Map" (PDF). Town of Matthews. Retrieved February 14, 2023. - Compare to school district maps.
  3. ^ "Providence High School" (PDF). Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "12th grade card 24-25.pdf". Providence High School Senior Registration Card. April 9, 2024. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Providence High School : Awards and Recognition". Archived from the original on January 19, 2009. Retrieved February 13, 2009.
  6. ^ "User account". North Carolina High School Athletic Association.
  7. ^ "Providence High School 14-15 Baseball Schedule". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  8. ^ Ty Buttrey stats. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  9. ^ (Feb 1, 2013). Wilson, Jen. Doritos ad with Charlotte ties may air during Super Bowl. Charlotte Business Journal. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  10. ^ "A Better Tomorrow". antawnjamison.
  11. ^ Kevin Shackelford stats. The Baseball Cube. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  12. ^ Chval, Sr., Craig (September 21, 2012). "Notre Dame Athletics|Jilen (Siroky) Bouwer". The University of Notre Dame. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  13. ^ Janes, Theoden. "Providence grad makes smart move with 'The Following'". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  14. ^ "Things to Do in Charlotte". TripSavvy. September 23, 2007. Retrieved July 26, 2020.