Providence Academy (Plymouth, Minnesota) Catholic K-12 school in Plymouth, MN
Providence Academy 15100 Schmidt Lake Road
55446
United States
Coordinates 45°02′44″N 93°28′18″W / 45.0455°N 93.4716°W / 45.0455; -93.4716 School type Private , Coeducational Catholic, Private, Independent, College-PreparatoryMotto Fides. Scientia. Virtus. Faith. Knowledge. Virtue. 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] Average class size 18 Hours in school day 8 Campus size 41 acres Campus type College-prep Color(s) Navy blue and goldAthletics 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
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 .
History
At 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] Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis .[ 3] [ 4] [ 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
The buildings on the 41-acre campus are modeled on the campus of the College of William & Mary in Virginia.[ 2]
Academics
With Saint Agnes School in Saint Paul, it is one of two K-12 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis .[ 6] college-prep school accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.[ 1] [ 1]
Athletics
Providence girl's basketball won the Class AA state tournament in 2012, 2022, 2023, and 2024.[ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
Providence provides the following athletic programs with the Minnesota State High School League :[ 11]
Fall
Winter
Spring
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
References
^ a b c "School Profile 2023-2024" (PDF) . Providence Academy .^ a b O'Connor, Anne (February 8, 2000). "Upscale private school to be built in Plymouth" . Star Tribune . p. 16. Retrieved November 2, 2024 . ^ Draper, Norman (March 25, 2000). "New Plymouth-area private school goes parochial" . Star Tribune . Retrieved November 2, 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 November 2, 2024 .^ "Girls Basketball State Tournament 2024: Class AA Championship | News | MSHSL" . Minnesota State High School League ^ "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 November 2, 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 November 2, 2024 .^ Haggstrom, Ron (October 30, 2024). "Providence Academy girls basketball recruit Maddyn Greenway narrows college list" . Star Tribune . Retrieved November 2, 2024 . ^ a b Harrison, Jonathan (January 31, 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 . June 25, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 .
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Cathedrals
Cathedral of Saint Paul Basilica of Saint Mary Former cathedrals
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Guardian Angels Church, Chaska St. Peter's Church, Mendota Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Minneapolis Church of St. Stephen, Minneapolis Church of St. Wenceslaus, New Prague Church of St. Mark, Saint Paul Church of St. Mary, New Trier Church of St. Michael, St. Michael Church of the Assumption, St. Paul Church of St. Agnes, St. Paul Church of St. Bernard, St. Paul Church of St. Casimir, St. Paul St. Mary's Church of the Purification, Marystown Church of the Annunciation, Webster Township Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Wheatland Township Historic
Church of St. Hubertus, Chanhassen Chapel
Our Lady of Victory Chapel Education
Higher education
St. Catherine University University of St. Thomas Seminaries
Saint John Vianney College Seminary Saint Paul Seminary Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary (defunct)High schools
Academy of Holy Angels , RichfieldBenilde-St. Margaret's , St. Louis ParkBethlehem Academy , FaribaultChesterton Academy , EdinaConvent of the Visitation , Mendota HeightsCretin-Derham Hall , St. PaulCristo Rey Jesuit High School , MinneapolisDeLaSalle High School , MinneapolisHill-Murray School , MaplewoodHoly Family Catholic High School , VictoriaProvidence Academy , PlymouthSaint Agnes School , St. PaulSaint Thomas Academy , Mendota HeightsTotino-Grace High School , Fridley Priests Cemeteries Other
