South Providence School

500 South Providence St, Waxhaw, NC 28173 | (704) 843-5771
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Student Enrollment: 91
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3 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 91 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: No
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 500 South Providence Stree, Waxhaw, NC 28173
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Barry Ross
  • Fax: (704) 843-5708
  • Website: sps.ucps.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-94
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
College Board Number: 344090
School District Details
  • Union County School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $7,584
  • Graduation Rate: 73.8%
  • Dropout Rate: 3.2%
  • Students Per Teacher: 15.9
  • Enrolled Students: 39,021

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 91
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 18.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 4.9
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 67 (73.6%)
  • Females: 24 (26.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 11 (12.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 59 (64.8%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 70 (76.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
South Providence School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black4953.8%
Asian--
Hispanic77.7%
White3538.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For South Providence School
  Number Percent
7th Grade1213.2%
8th Grade3538.5%
9th Grade3134.1%
10th Grade55.5%
11th Grade55.5%
12th Grade33.3%
Graduation Information (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
15.2%
District:
80.7%
State:
71.7%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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Overall Rating: 3

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2 reviews for South Providence School

  • Reviewed by Student on October 26, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • the school is very helpful to the kids that go to south providence
  • Reviewed by Student on May 06, 2008
  • Rating: 1 (1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • this is the worst school you could ever want your child to go to. for 1 they don't teach the kids anything 2 they sit around and let your kids act a fool all day and three its an alternative school why would you want your kids going there any way. oh one more thing if you want your kids to be smart you have to think smart thanks.

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