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The Providence School

210 S. Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390Jessamine County →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 06–12Non-Charter
156
Students
Total enrolled
65%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 25% vs nat'l
$15,150
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
6.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 56% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 156 students in grades 06–12 in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,150 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
6.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

The Providence School is a small high in Wilmore, Kentucky, serving grades 06–12 with 156 students. The district invests $15,150 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 65% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at The Providence School

156
Total Students
6.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution95 male · 61 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 124 students
Student Composition
74%
8%
9%
8%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black9%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210303001900

Academic Outcomes at The Providence School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
60-69
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
65%
State avg
93%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,150Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,150
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,666
Student Support$2,878
Administration$1,818
Operations$2,272
Other$1,515
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,150 spent per student, an estimated $6,711 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
34%
State government
48.1%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
18.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 65% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jessamine Early Learning VillageRosenwald Dunbar Elementary SchoolHattie C. Warner Elementary SchoolRed Oak Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
East Jessamine Middle SchoolWest Jessamine Middle School
↓
High School
West Jessamine High SchoolEast Jessamine High SchoolAshgrove AcademyJessamine Career and Technology Center
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyJessamine County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJessamine County →
Phone: (859)887-4600
NCES ID: 210303001900
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wilmore seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
West Jessamine High School
1,301 students · 09–12
● 36 opp41% FRL
High
East Jessamine High School
1,173 students · 09–12
● 36 opp57% FRL
Mid
East Jessamine Middle School
936 students · 06–08
● 36 opp56% FRL
Mid
West Jessamine Middle School
904 students · 06–08
● 36 opp48% FRL
Elem
Jessamine Early Learning Village
858 students · PK–KG
● 36 opp58% FRL
Elem
Rosenwald Dunbar Elementary School
547 students · 01–05
● 36 opp42% FRL
Elem
Hattie C. Warner Elementary School
528 students · 01–05
● 36 opp54% FRL
Elem
Red Oak Elementary School
516 students · 01–05
● 36 opp58% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
210 S. Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.