4237 Burning Tree Dr
Charlotte, NC 28277

I disagree about bad reviews mentioning mental health support. Our daughter was struggling, we told teachers & counselors & they responded SO well. She received support at school & many teachers reached out to personally check in on her. Parent involvement is good. My only negative is the principal & she is leaving as of 2025, so hopefully issues with admin improve. Two children went there & both were prepared for the rigor @ PHS.

This is a great school, and the teachers and principal seem to be extremely involved in effective results delivery. The parents are also very active. We have a first grader, and he is learning more things than I did in 5th or 6th grade. And he loves going to school most of the time. He is not as infatuated with his teacher this year, but it is her first year in the school and may take some adjusting. I attended on of the coffee with the principal meetings which was focused more on testing, however it was a very open forum with lots of access. The students put together a wonderful International program featuring all nationalities in which students were ethnically engaged. Academic achievements are emphasized, but so is the expectation of the kids, so the testing should not be intimidating. However, a lot of attention is placed on it, so I can't see how it wouldn't be. Fortunately, our boy is very smart, although stubborn, and sometimes knows more than the teacher or his parents. We are adoptive parents and much older, so when he challenges a man with three degrees, including a Ph.D., it is eye-opening. I think it might be hard for a less fortunate or challenged young boy or girl. The teacher does have the class work together daily for some time with students of equal levels, so I found that a good method of keeping things moving is not just focused on the more or less advantaged. I give it an A.

I’ve been volunteering in K–12 schools in the area for a while and am very familiar with the various options available. Providence High School is one of the finest public schools in the greater Charlotte area. The teachers are genuinely experienced, and the school maintains a somewhat strict environment.There is a strong focus on college prep, SAT/ACT readiness, and rigorous coursework. Math, in particular, is known to be challenging at the school. Providence also has excellent sports teams and is gradually expanding to create a more balanced range of extracurricular activities.