School Overview
Provident Charter School, located on Troy Hill Road in Pittsburgh, is a specialized educational institution specifically designed to support students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Unlike traditional public schools, Provident employs a research-based, multisensory approach to instruction—specifically the Orton-Gillingham method—which is integrated across their entire curriculum. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing highly trained specialists, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap for students who struggle in conventional classroom settings, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence necessary to reach their full academic potential.

Beyond its academic focus, Provident Charter School fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes the unique strengths of students who learn differently. The school’s mission is to provide an equitable education for those who might otherwise be underserved in the public system, focusing on reading fluency, self-advocacy, and emotional well-being. By prioritizing evidence-based literacy interventions alongside a comprehensive standard curriculum, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Pittsburgh area seeking an educational model tailored to the specific neurological needs of their children.
306
Total Students
62.4
Full-Time Teachers
4.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Provident CS
Demographic Student Count
White197
Hispanic8
Black75
Two or More26
  • White
    197 (64.4%)
  • Black
    75 (24.5%)
  • Two or More
    26 (8.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Provident CS
Phone: (412)709-5160
Website: http://www.providentcharterschool.org/
Grade Range: 2nd - 8th
Total Students: 306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 4.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 63
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Provident CS
Grade Student Count
Grade 220
Grade 347
Grade 466
Grade 563
Grade 647
Grade 737
Grade 826
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Provident CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15751.3%
Male14948.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)