About

PROVIDENCE HALL

Providence Hall is a Christian, college preparatory, co-educational school serving grades 7-12.  The school was founded in the fall of 2007 and is the only independent Christian 7-12 program in Santa Barbara.  Providence Hall is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the College Board, Christian Schools International, and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF).

Location: In the heart of Santa Barbara
Average class size: 13
Student to faculty ratio: 8 to 1 

FACULTY
Our faculty members have been carefully recruited and selected on the basis of personal character and Christian commitment, and on their proven ability to be inspiring, challenging, motivating and passionate about their discipline as well as the students they teach. They have joined Providence Hall because they are committed to our distinctive mission and to developing a love for learning in their students that will carry them through their lifetime. They understand their significant responsibility to be role models and mentors, and they develop strong bonds with students in and out of the classroom.

STUDENT BODY
Providence Hall is comprised of students from as far north as Santa Ynez and as far south as Ventura and Camarillo. They come from Christian schools, independent schools, home schools, and public schools. Demographically, they represent more than 20 churches and a variety of denominations. Additionally, Providence Hall students represent an important mix of cultural backgrounds, so essential in developing an understanding of all ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds.

Providence Hall students are committed to and excited about learning in a challenging academic environment that fosters academic, athletic, and artistic excellence. Providence Hall students come to learn, to grow, to develop their intellect and character, and to earn acceptance into the nation’s finest colleges and universities.

TUITION ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
From its founding, Providence Hall has always desired for the school to reflect the larger Santa Barbara community. It is our goal that all families desiring a Providence Hall education will have one. Therefore, we have developed a need-based tuition assistance and scholarship program to benefit qualified families.

We encourage you to allow the Financial Aid Office to work with you to make this distinctive educational opportunity and very unique community in Santa Barbara available to your family. We look forward to sharing the experiences of students whose families thought they could never provide a Providence Hall education for their children, and now they have graduated and are in college! 

Learn more about our tuition assistance program in the admissions pages of this website.

LIONS ATHLETICS
Providence Hall views athletics as an extension of the classroom and recognizes that athletics will play an important and unique role in educating the whole person–mind, body, and spirit. Participation in competitive athletics at Providence Hall provides the opportunity for purposeful physical activity that promotes physical fitness and development, physical coordination and mental acuity, as well as an arena for exercising teamwork and leadership skills.

(HS) denotes High School,  (MS) denotes Middle School

 Learn more about the sports program in the athletics pages of this website.

PHYSICAL CULTURE
We believe that our bodies are a gift from God, making the development and preservation of that gift a sacred responsibility. This perspective gives purpose and direction to our Physical Culture program. After completing this program, students will possess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that will enable them to pursue lifelong physical fitness and wellness.

Learn more about the Physical Culture program in the student life pages of this site.

SPIRITUAL LIFE
As a Christian college preparatory school with the highest of academic standards, Providence Hall is committed to nurturing the life of the spirit both in and out of the classroom as well as to developing the life of the mind. Intentional opportunities for the spiritual growth abound, from mentoring relationships with individual members of the faculty, Bible study and prayer groups, guest speakers, the integration of faith and learning across the curriculum, and corporate worship through the Providence Hall community.

A weekly student-led chapel program encourages the development of worship as a regular practice, and the Foundations of the Christian Faith course provides a rich education in the beliefs, history, and current state of the Christian church worldwide.

Providence Hall students are encouraged to ask questions about their faith and to develop and “own” their faith. They are able to accomplish this as a result of open and honest dialogue within a community of mature Christians who can help them respond to the big questions on faith. 

 Learn more about the spiritual life of the school in the student life pages of this site.

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
The visual and performing arts are a vital part of the school.  The curriculum is centered on belief that a basic understanding of the arts is necessary within a liberal arts curriculum.  Our program allows students to develop their artistic skills through classroom instruction and production experience in a multitude of artistic disciplines.

 Learn more about the performing arts in the arts sections of this website.

COLLEGE COUNSELING
Providence Hall’s college counseling program works in tandem with the school’s college preparatory mission. We walk alongside students, and their families for four years as we educate, counsel, and mentor them through the exploration and application to colleges and universities throughout the country.

In an effort to assist students in this process, we provide access to a number of opportunities that aid them in their journey. We plan annual college trips around the country, beginning in the 9th grade. In addition to our college trips and hosted college fairs, we hold several grade-specific college information nights for our parents and students designed to educated them on writing the college application, the application process, and applying for financial assistance. 

The college decision-making process is a major transition in life and ought to be weighed heavily. Our goal is to equip each student with the necessary resources needed to make the most informed decision possible.  At the end of a student’s senior year, he or she will be well prepared and have many good options for the future.  

Learn more about the College Counseling department in the academic section of this website.