The Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP), who had founded Our Lady of the Lake College (now University), established Providence High School as a girls' high school on September 4, 1951, with a broad selection of courses taught by 22 sisters.

In 1993, Providence High School was incorporated, and established a decision-making board of directors that includes CDP sisters and civic leaders, educators and others.

[4] Providence Catholic School offers 13 Advanced Placement courses including AP Biology and Chemistry.

Students elect to participate in various competitive athletic activities, from basketball to cross country to track & field and volleyball.

Providence hosts a faculty of 34, including members of the CDP and lay teachers.