Providence High School (Burbank, California)

Providence High School in Burbank, California, is a co-ed, independent, Catholic, college preparatory high school, founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1955.[2] Located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Providence High School
Address
511 South Buena Vista Street

Burbank
,
(Los Angeles County)
,
California
91505

United States
Coordinates34°9′16″N 118°19′37″W
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational, College Prep
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic;
Sisters of Providence (Montreal, Quebec)
Established1955
FounderSister Mary Gleason, SP
OversightProvidence health system
CEEB code050402
Head of schoolScott McLarty
Staff20
Faculty60
Grades9-12
Enrollment508 (2022-2023)
Average class size19
Color(s)Forest Green and Teal    
Athletics conferenceIndependent League
MascotPioneers
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges[1] Western Catholic Educational Association, California Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Independent Schools
YearbookEsprit
AffiliationProvidence health system, Sisters of Providence
Head of SchoolScott McLarty
Websitewww.providencehigh.org

History

On 19 September 1955, the school admitted 81 girls to its new educational facility. Due to construction delays, the building was not finished upon their arrival, and they start instruction in circus tents in the school parking lot. By November 1955, the school's building completed construction. In 1959, 68 students would attend its first commencement ceremony.[3][4]

In 1960, the school was accredited by the Board of Admissions and Relations of the University of California. According to the Burbank Leader, in 1974 the school opened as a co-educational institution.[3][4]

Providence's first head of school, Joe Sciuto served the school until Spring 2019.[5] Administrative leadership changed in the Fall 2019 when Scott McLarty was selected to become Providence High School's second Head of School and changing former Principal Allison Castro's title to Assistant Head of School.[6][7]

Focus Programs

Cinema Arts Focus Program

The Cinema Arts Focus Program intends to help students explore media through an in-depth hands-on curriculum. The program conducts various activities through the Cinema Arts Focus Center, an art studio accessible to students. Cinema Arts students are given the opportunity to compete in various film competitions and to hear from guest speakers currently working in the industry.[8]

Medical Focus Program

The four-year program covers topics from health, medicine, and biotechnology to health care within political, social, economic, religious and ethical frameworks.

The program is the result of a partnership between Providence High School and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Expansion of the program now includes participation and support of the following organizations/institutions: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Shriner's Hospital, University of Southern California University Hospital, LAC+USC Medical Center, Glendale Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, Midway Medical Center, Huntington Memorial Hospital, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[9][10]

Technology Focus Program

The Technology Focus Program is designed as a broad-based introduction into various kinds of technology, providing a launching pad for further college study and industry application.[11]

In 2018, the Technology Focus Program Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling a 32-station computer lab, four 3-D printers, a CNC machine, a mill machine and a laser cutter. This facility is open for Technology Focus Program students enrolled in the four-year program.[12]

Notable Alumni

References
  1. WASC-ACS. "WASC-Accrediting Commission for Schools". Retrieved 2009-06-05.
  2. "Providence High School History". www.providencehigh.org. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  3. "On the Town: Providence High hits hole in one with fundraiser at golf course". Burbank Leader. 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  4. Laurell, David (2014-04-08). "On the Town: Providence High starts fundraising event". Burbank Leader. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  5. "Providence's head of school reflects on his local legacy as he prepares for new job". Burbank Leader. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  6. "Providence picks Loyola High alum for next head of school". Burbank Leader. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  7. "Question & Answer: Providence High School's new head of school happy to be home". Burbank Leader. 2019-07-12. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  8. Campa, Andrew J. (2018-07-06). "Providence High's summer acting camp continues to be a big draw". Burbank Leader. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  9. "Outstanding high schoolers get a taste of medicine at Providence". www.chausa.org. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  10. "Focus Programs". www.providencehigh.org. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  11. "Providence High School, Focus Programs". Providence High School. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  12. "Providence High School provides 21st-century learning with new facility". Burbank Leader. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
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