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#839 of 1,284 schools in KY
The Providence School
High School · Jessamine County · Wilmore, KY
A Jessamine County high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 S. Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Providence School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 10% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Providence School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,731
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jessamine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,349 | Compare → |
| Ashgrove AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 6 | Compare → |
| East Jessamine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jessamine County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Providence School is listed in Jessamine County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Providence School
The Providence School is a public high school in Wilmore, KY, part of Jessamine County, serving approximately 150 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Providence School
What grades does The Providence School serve?
The Providence School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Providence School?
The Providence School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Providence School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Providence School is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Providence School rank in KY?
The Providence School ranks #839 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is The Providence School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Providence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at The Providence School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Providence School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Providence School a charter school?
No, The Providence School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Providence School a Title I school?
No, The Providence School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Providence School?
82.7% of students at The Providence School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jessamine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.0%
- Phone
- (859) 887-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 40390)
- 7,480
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40390; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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