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Providence High School: Providence High School (Burbank, Calif.)
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Providence High School

  • LocationBurbank, CA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 507 students
Official website

Providence High School is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for grades 9 to 12 at 511 S. Buena Vista Street in Burbank, California, serving students since 1955. The school day begins with prayer, the chapel is open every school day, and Religious Studies is required for four years, including a required 11th-grade Social Justice course on Catholic social teaching. Every grade has a class retreat each year and seniors may apply for Kairos. Two Campus Ministry staff are named.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Providence High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Charles Boromeo Roman Catholic Church: 2.3 mi1Saint Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church: 2.4 mi2Jesus Sacred Heart Church: 2.7 mi3Saint Anne's Melkite Greek Catholic Church: 2.8 mi4Saint Patrick's Catholic Church: 2.9 mi5Campus Ministry, Providence High School: 0.1 miProvidence High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Charles Boromeo Roman Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  2. Saint Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 133 N 5th St, Burbank
  3. Jesus Sacred Heart Church — 2.7 mi
  4. Saint Anne's Melkite Greek Catholic Church — 2.8 mi
  5. Saint Patrick's Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (Monthly community gatherings are for a prayer service or Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school community gathers monthly to join in prayer. We gather for a prayer service or the celebration of Mass.”
      The school community gathers monthly for a prayer service or Mass; no Mass frequency is stated.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school community gathers monthly to join in prayer. We gather for a prayer service or the celebration of Mass.”
      The school community gathers monthly for a prayer service or Mass; no Mass frequency is stated.
    2. Student Leadership & Clubs | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/student-engagement · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Core Team invites all students to minister to their peers as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, musicians, and cantors at our school masses and prayer services.”
      School Masses and prayer services are held, and students serve in liturgical roles.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Religious Studies is required for four years (8 semesters, 40 credits), with a course in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies | 4 Years Required”
      Religious Studies is required for four years for graduation.
    2. Course Offerings Catalog 2026-2027 | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/def89f62-fa2d-4eb3-ab78-d4faafb7fca6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “#10250 - WORLD RELIGIONS (12th Grade) 5 Credits | Fall Semester”
      The 12th-grade Religion course is World Religions.
      “#10255 - Vocations (12th Grade) 5 Credits | Spring Semester”
      The Religious Studies courses listed are Christian Formation, the Mission of Jesus Christ, the Mission of the Church, Celebrating Sacraments, Social Justice, World Religions and Vocations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNo
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Offerings Catalog 2026-2027 | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/def89f62-fa2d-4eb3-ab78-d4faafb7fca6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “#10250 - WORLD RELIGIONS (12th Grade) 5 Credits | Fall Semester”
      The 12th-grade Religion course is World Religions.
      “#10255 - Vocations (12th Grade) 5 Credits | Spring Semester”
      The Religious Studies courses listed are Christian Formation, the Mission of Jesus Christ, the Mission of the Church, Celebrating Sacraments, Social Justice, World Religions and Vocations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each grade has a class retreat every year; seniors may also apply for Kairos.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through prayer, activities, and small group sharing exercises, each grade level spends one school day each year on a Class Retreat to enhance their spiritual relationships with others and God.”
      Each grade level has a class retreat every year.
      “The Kairos Retreat is a four-day, three-night, overnight experience open to seniors who apply to participate.”
      Seniors may apply for the Kairos retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two named Campus Ministry staff: Lorenzo Dacanay (Campus Ministry Manager) and Nina Mancuso (Campus Minister).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lorenzo Dacanay Campus Ministry Manager Religious Studies Faculty”
      Lorenzo Dacanay is Campus Ministry Manager.
      “Nina Mancuso Campus Minister Social Studies Faculty”
      Nina Mancuso is Campus Minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school day begins with prayer, and the school gathers for prayer services and Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school day begins with prayer, in which all are invited to pause, beginning the day with gratitude”
      The school day begins with prayer.
      “Our school community gathers monthly to join in prayer. We gather for a prayer service or the celebration of Mass.”
      The school community gathers monthly for a prayer service or Mass; no Mass frequency is stated.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The Community Impact page sets supplemental service hour expectations of 20 (10th grade), 30 (11th) and 40 (12th), 90 hours in total. The school says it emphasizes impact over tracking hours.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Impact | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/community-impact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10th Grade | Purpose & Potential | What is my style of service? How can I work with others to serve? | 20 Hours”
      Supplemental service hour expectation for 10th grade is 20 hours.
      “11th Grade | Faith & Curiosity | Where is my conscience guiding me? Who do I need to listen to and learn from? | 30 Hours”
      Supplemental service hour expectation for 11th grade is 30 hours.
      “12th Grade | Compassion & Tenacity | What impact do I want to have on the world as a Providence alum? And what will it take? | 40 Hours”
      Supplemental service hour expectation for 12th grade is 40 hours.
    2. Course Offerings Catalog 2026-2027 | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/def89f62-fa2d-4eb3-ab78-d4faafb7fca6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “every student is required to contribute their time and skills to service projects each year”
      The catalog says every student is required to contribute service each year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required 11th-grade Social Justice course reviews Catholic social justice documents.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies | 4 Years Required”
      Religious Studies is required for four years for graduation.
    2. Course Offerings Catalog 2026-2027 | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/def89f62-fa2d-4eb3-ab78-d4faafb7fca6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As part of this study, the class will review the social justice documents which the popes and the bishops have developed, using primary and secondary sources to aid understanding.”
      The required 11th-grade Social Justice course reviews Catholic social justice documents of the popes and bishops.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (A schoolwide Day of Impact of service and advocacy takes place each spring, and the Community Impact program includes service across four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Impact | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/community-impact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All members of the community will participate in the Day of Impact each spring semester, which includes a schoolwide day of service, reflection, collaboration, and advocacy.”
      The school holds a schoolwide Day of Impact of service, reflection and advocacy each spring.
    2. Course Offerings Catalog 2026-2027 | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/def89f62-fa2d-4eb3-ab78-d4faafb7fca6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “every student is required to contribute their time and skills to service projects each year”
      The catalog says every student is required to contribute service each year.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The school day begins with prayer and the chapel is open every school day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our school day begins with prayer, in which all are invited to pause, beginning the day with gratitude”
      The school day begins with prayer.
      “The Chapel is open every school day, and provides a Sacred Space where students, faculty, and staff can enjoy calm, peace, and prayer.”
      The campus chapel is open every school day for prayer.
  • Religious Studies is required for four years, and the 11th-grade Social Justice course covers Catholic social justice documents.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies | 4 Years Required”
      Religious Studies is required for four years for graduation.
    2. Course Offerings Catalog 2026-2027 | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/fs/resource-manager/view/def89f62-fa2d-4eb3-ab78-d4faafb7fca6 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As part of this study, the class will review the social justice documents which the popes and the bishops have developed, using primary and secondary sources to aid understanding.”
      The required 11th-grade Social Justice course reviews Catholic social justice documents of the popes and bishops.
  • Every grade has a class retreat each year, and seniors may apply for Kairos.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Through prayer, activities, and small group sharing exercises, each grade level spends one school day each year on a Class Retreat to enhance their spiritual relationships with others and God.”
      Each grade level has a class retreat every year.
      “The Kairos Retreat is a four-day, three-night, overnight experience open to seniors who apply to participate.”
      Seniors may apply for the Kairos retreat.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Providence High School

  • Address: 511 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: providencehigh.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, providencehigh.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

6 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Campus Ministry Core Team
    Grades 10 to 12
    Student leaders who plan Campus Ministry events and serve as altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers, musicians and cantors at school Masses and prayer services.
    providencehigh.org, providencehigh.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Monthly prayer service or Mass
    Monthly community gathering
    The school community gathers monthly for a prayer service or the celebration of Mass.
    providencehigh.org

Retreats 2

  • Class Retreats
    One school day each year for every grade
    Day of recollection in which each class becomes a faith community through prayer and small group sharing.
    providencehigh.org
  • Kairos Retreat
    Four-day, three-night overnight retreat for seniors who apply, with talks, small group sharing, prayer and the Eucharist.
    providencehigh.org

Service 2

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Faith & Spirituality | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/life-at-phs/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our school day begins with prayer, in which all are invited to pause, beginning the day with gratitude”
    The school day begins with prayer.
    “Lorenzo Dacanay Campus Ministry Manager Religious Studies Faculty”
    Lorenzo Dacanay is Campus Ministry Manager.
    “The Chapel is open every school day, and provides a Sacred Space where students, faculty, and staff can enjoy calm, peace, and prayer.”
    The campus chapel is open every school day for prayer.
  2. Contact Providence High School | Providence High Schoolprovidencehigh.org/contact · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “511 S. Buena Vista Street Burbank, California 91505”
    The school is at 511 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91505.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
55 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.82%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Los Angeles, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)507
Students in grades 9–12507
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio13.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges82%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

The Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: lacatholics.org, lacatholics.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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