Type
-
Enrollment
1,650
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Official PDF evidence provided is a Providence Day School 2018-2019 school profile, not a 2025-2026 profile. Extracted values below reflect that historical source exactly, including whole-school enrollment for 2018-2019, Upper School details where explicitly stated, and standardized testing/college outcomes for the classes and years named in the document.
College Counseling
College guidance emphasizes ethical obligations in admissions, compliance with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice, and reporting serious disciplinary matters when requested by colleges.
Advanced Coursework
Advanced and AP offerings include advanced English and math courses, post-AP math courses (Calculus III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra), Global Leadership, honors fine arts courses, and Global Online Academy courses indicated on the transcript.
Matriculation Notes
100% of graduates attend four-year colleges or universities.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
55th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 55% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Institutional Resources
18th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 18% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
5th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 5% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
36th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 36% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
43rd percentile
Lower reported student experience than 43% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 1-5
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 27
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,360
- Average ACT
- 28
Profile
Student Body
- States Represented
- 39
- Students of Color
- 28%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 21%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Providence Day School provides a quintile rank for its seniors.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Yearly and cumulative GPAs add 0.5 quality point for Advanced courses and 1.0 quality point for AP courses; end-of-course transcript grades are unweighted; students scoring below 70 in an AP course do not receive additional weighting.
- Disciplinary Reporting
- Reports behavioral probations, suspensions, and expulsions to colleges that request this information through time of graduation.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$94,927,416
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$9,298,612
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$63,592,024
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$38,541
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw
Head of Upper School
Eric Hedinger
Institutional
Contacts
Director of Admissions
Cecil Stodghill
Director of College Guidance
Jack Whelan
Associate Director of College Guidance
Laura Clark
Associate Director of College Guidance
Kim Stodghill
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
SAIS
Accredited
SACS
Institutional
School Codes
High School Code
340687
External References
Links
Search & Answers
Providence Day School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Day School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Providence Day School.
How many students are enrolled at Providence Day School?
The current school profile reports about 1,650 students enrolled at Providence Day School.
What grades does Providence Day School offer?
Providence Day School currently reports serving grades 12.
Is Providence Day School a day school or a boarding school?
Providence Day School is a private school.
Does Providence Day School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 27 AP courses at Providence Day School.
Does Providence Day require community service?
No. The school profile says there is no community service requirement.
Do seniors have to complete an internship or capstone?
Yes. All seniors complete a required 30-hour Senior Project internship before graduation.
Can students earn anything beyond the regular high school diploma?
Yes. Students may also choose to pursue the Global Studies Diploma.
Does Providence Day report class rank or weight GPA?
Yes. The school provides quintile rank for seniors, and GPA weighting adds 0.5 for Advanced courses and 1.0 for AP courses. Transcript course grades themselves are shown unweighted.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF www.providenceday.org/uploaded/Academics/College_Guidance/3770_College_Guidance_College_Profile_18-19.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Founded Year • Honors Program |
| Admissions www.providenceday.org/admissions | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Enrollment • Grades Served • Student-Teacher Ratio |
| Admissions Process www.providenceday.org/admissions/admissions-process | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Tuition and Financial Assistance www.providenceday.org/admissions/tuition-and-financial-assistance | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Grades Served • Receiving Financial Aid |
| What's Special About Providence Day www.providenceday.org/admissions/why-providence-day | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Faculty Count • States Represented |
| Home www.providenceday.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Faculty Count |
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Source Links
Known Website Addresses
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 1-5 | Grades 1-5 $32,960 Grades 6-12 $36,325 Tuition is subject to change for the 2027-2028 academic school year |
| Lowest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 1970, Providence Day School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory school |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 1650 | For the 2018-2019 school year there are 1,650 students enrolled in grades TK (Transitional Kindergarten) – 12 |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8 | PD At A Glance 8:1 Student faculty ratio |
| Founded Year | 1970 | Founded in 1970 |
| School Leadership | - | Dr. Glyn Cowlishaw, Head of School 704-887-6021 • [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Cecil Stodghill, Director of Admissions 704-887-6002 • [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | Providence Day is accredited by SAIS and SACS. |
| School Codes | - | High School Code: 340687 |
| AP Courses | 27 | AP AND ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGS ... English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition; Calculus AB and BC; Statistics; *Biology, *Chemistry, *Physics, Environmental Science; Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles; French Language, Chinese, German, Latin Vergil, Spanish Language; World History, US History, European History, US Government and Politics, Psychology, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Human Geography; Studio Art, Art History, Music Theory. |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | AP AND ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGS ... Fine Arts Honors Band, Honors Chorus, Honors Strings |
| Advanced Course Notes | Advanced and AP offerings include advanced English and math courses, post-AP math courses (Calculus III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra), Global Leadership, honors fine arts courses, and Global Online Academy courses indicated on the transcript. | AP AND ADVANCED COURSE OFFERINGS ... Calculus III (post-AP) Differential Equations (post-AP) ... Linear Algebra (post-AP) ... Global Leadership ... Honors Band, Honors Chorus, Honors Strings |
| Faculty Count | 236 | 236 faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | College guidance emphasizes ethical obligations in admissions, compliance with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice, and reporting serious disciplinary matters when requested by colleges. | We advise students of their ethical obligations in the admissions process regarding disciplinary issues, withdrawing applications, and placing enrollment deposits. Providence Day School complies with the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1360 | SAT (135 testers) Mean/Middle 50% ... Total 1360/1250-1450 |
| Average ACT | 28 | ACT (143 testers) Mean/Middle 50% ... Composite 28.3/25-32 |
| Matriculation Summary | 100% of graduates attend four-year colleges or universities. | 100% of our graduates attend four-year colleges or universities. |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | 39 | 39 states |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 28 | For the 2018-2019 school year there are 1,650 students enrolled in grades TK (Transitional Kindergarten) – 12, 28% of whom represent students of color. |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 21 | Approximately 21% of Providence Day School families receive some form of financial assistance. |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Providence Day School provides a quintile rank for its seniors. | Providence Day School provides a quintile rank for its seniors. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Providence Day School provides a quintile rank for its seniors. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | Yearly and cumulative GPAs reflect the weighting scale: .5 quality point for Advanced courses, 1.0 quality point for AP courses. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Yearly and cumulative GPAs add 0.5 quality point for Advanced courses and 1.0 quality point for AP courses; end-of-course transcript grades are unweighted; students scoring below 70 in an AP course do not receive additional weighting. | Yearly and cumulative GPAs reflect the weighting scale: .5 quality point for Advanced courses, 1.0 quality point for AP courses. End-of-course grades on the transcript reflect the unweighted grade. Students scoring below 70 in an AP course will not receive additional weighting on their GPAs. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | Reports behavioral probations, suspensions, and expulsions to colleges that request this information through time of graduation. | Providence Day School reports all student behavioral probations, suspensions and expulsions through time of graduation to any colleges and universities that request this information. |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Source evidence is a 2018-2019 school profile rather than a 2025-2026 profile.; Boarding status is not reported in the supplied evidence.; No admission rate, applicant volume, or yield data are reported.; Reported testing is strong: mean SAT 1360 and mean ACT 28 (2018-2019 profile).; Academic program includes 27 AP courses plus post-AP math offerings such as Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra.; AP results are strong: 924 AP exams taken by 376 students, with 87% scoring 3+ and 66% scoring 4 or 5.; College guidance is clearly staffed, with a Director of College Guidance and two Associate Directors of College Guidance.; Testing policy for applicants is not reported.; No states represented, countries represented, or international-student-share data are reported.; No financial-aid participation metrics are reported.; College outcome evidence includes a reported 100% four-year college matriculation rate, but enrolled-college detail is not recoverable from the supplied acceptances list. |