Providence Academy is a private, co-ed, Catholic college-preparatory PreK–12 school in Plymouth, Minnesota founded in 2001. It is located in and affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
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15100 Schmidt Lake Road , 55446 United States | |
| Coordinates | 45°02′44″N 93°28′18″W / 45.0455°N 93.4716°W |
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| School type | Private, Coeducational Catholic, Private, Independent, College-Preparatory |
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| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 2001 |
| CEEB code | 242-021 |
| Chairperson | Robert Cummins |
| Director | Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P. |
| Headmaster | Todd Flanders |
| Chaplain | Rev. Connor McGinnis |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Age | Pre-K to 12th |
| Enrollment | 946[1] (2023–2024) |
| Average class size | 18 |
| Hours in school day | 8 |
| Campus size | 41 acres |
| Campus type | College-prep |
| Color(s) | Navy blue and gold |
| Athletics | 26 varsity sports |
| Athletics conference | Independent Metro Athletic Conference (IMAC) |
| Mascot | Lenny the Lion |
| Team name | Lions |
| Accreditation | Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) |
| Newspaper | Providence Academy Word |
| Website | www |
History
editAt the end of the 1990s, Dan Frederick (former president of Alarmex), Bill Cooper (president of TCF Bank Minnesota), Bob Cummins (executive at Primera Technology), and prominent businessmen in the Twin Cities area raised $20 million to fund a new private school "grounded in Judeo-Christian values."[2] Not long after the announcement of its establishment, Providence became an official Catholic school associated with the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.[3] Ground was broken on Mach 25, 2000.[4] It opened in September of 2001.[5]
In 2006, a $14 million, 95,000 square foot addition added 16 new classrooms, including new engineering laboratories, a lecture hall, media center, and science and technology labs.[5]
Campus
editThe buildings on the 41-acre campus are modeled on the campus of the College of William & Mary in Virginia.[2]
Academics
editWith Saint Agnes School in Saint Paul, it is one of two K-12 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.[6] Providence is a college-prep school accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.[1] The composite mean ACT score of the classes of 2021–2023 was 29, and 97% of graduates enrolled in 4-year colleges.[1]
Athletics
editProvidence girl's basketball won the Class AA state tournament in 2012, 2022, 2023, and 2024.[7][8] Girl's soccer won the Class A championship in 2024.[9] Girl's Class A track and field won the state championship in 2008.[10]
Providence provides the following athletic programs with the Minnesota State High School League:[11]
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
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| Cross-country | Alpine Skiing | Baseball |
| Football | Basketball | Shooting Clays |
| Swim & Dive | Dance (high kick and jazz) | Golf |
| Tennis | Hockey | Lacrosse |
| Volleyball | Nordic Skiing | Robotics |
| Swim & Dive | Softball | |
| Wrestling | Tennis | |
| Track & Field | ||
| Volleyball |
Notable alumni
edit- Maddyn Greenway, daughter of Chad Greenway[12][13]
- Ari Peterson, daughter of Adrian Peterson[14][13]
References
edit- ^ a b c "School Profile 2023-2024" (PDF). Providence Academy.
- ^ a b O'Connor, Anne (Feb 8, 2000). "Upscale private school to be built in Plymouth". Star Tribune. p. 16. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Draper, Norman (25 March 2000). "New Plymouth-area private school goes parochial". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Norby, Pat (April 6, 2000). "New school to stress cultural 'core knowledge'". The Catholic Spirit.
- ^ a b Williams, Chris (August 17, 2006). "Schools in Buffalo and Plymouth to open new buildings". The Catholic Spirit.
- ^ "Find a School - Catholic Schools". Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Girls Basketball State Tournament 2024: Class AA Championship | News | MSHSL". Minnesota State High School League. March 16, 2024.
- ^ "State Girls Basketball Championship Games 1976-2024" (PDF). Minnesota State High School League.
- ^ "2024 Soccer State Tournament: Class A Girls Championship | News | MSHSL". MSHSL. November 1, 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Girls Track and Field State Meet Champions - 1972-2024" (PDF). Minnesota State High School League.
- ^ "Providence Academy | Schools | MSHSL". Minnesota State High School League. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Haggstrom, Ron (30 October 2024). "Providence Academy girls basketball recruit Maddyn Greenway narrows college list". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ a b Harrison, Jonathan (31 January 2024). "Ari Peterson, daughter of Vikings great Adrian Peterson, receives offer from Gophers". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Ari Peterson, standout hooper daughter of Adrian Peterson, to play for Minnetonka". Bring Me The News. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
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