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Established
  
c.1940

Faculty
  
116

Number of students
  
1300

Phone
  
+1 401-233-1150

Founded
  
1940

Principal
  
Joseph B. Goho

Grades
  
9-12

Color(s)
  
Blue and Gold

Mascot
  
Cougar

Address
  
1828 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904, USA

District
  
North Providence School District

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North Providence High School (often abbreviated NPH or NPHS) is a public high school in North Providence, Rhode Island that serves grades 9-12. It is part of the North Providence School District and its sports teams compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. North Providence, whose school colors are blue and gold, is home to Cougars. The high school graduated its first class c.1940. In 1992, part of the school burned down while school was still in session. Trailers were placed in the parking lot and used as classrooms while a new wing was built. The school grounds include a football and baseball field. Within the building there are three gymnasiums, a fitness and training room, and a wood shop. The school is also equipped with tunnel access to the town’s Natatorium Complex. North Providence High employs 116 faculty and staff for the student body of approximately 1,300 students.

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Athletics

Although most of North Providence’s sports teams complete in either Division II or III, many athletes compete at the state level. The sports offered at North Providence High School include:

  • Football
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis
  • Dance Team
  • Cheerleading
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming
  • Ice Hockey
  • Wrestling
  • Girls’ Lacrosse
  • Golf
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track
  • Baseball
  • Fast Pitch Softball
  • Unified Basketball
  • Extracurricular

  • National Honor Society
  • Academic Decathlon
  • Drama Club
  • International Club
  • Italian Club
  • Math Club
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  • Student Government Day
  • Yearbook
  • Student Council
  • Mock Trial
  • Model Legislature
  • Broadcasters’ Club
  • Newspaper (Cougar Courier)
  • Science Olympiad
  • Concert Band
  • A Capella
  • Marching Band
  • Youth Commission
  • SADD-Students Against Drunk Driving
  • Jazz Band
  • Concert Choir
  • Gay Straight Allience
  • Angel Network
  • Nerd Herd
  • Student Council

    Student Council is made up of six students filling six positions, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Committee Girl and Boy. All grade levels have a Student Council committee that works cooperatively with a Class Advisor to plan class events. These events include the ordering of class rings, Junior Prom, and during Senior Year, Spirit Week, Spirit Night, Homecoming, Winter Ball, Senior Prom, Senior Class trip, and Senior Night.

    Notable alumni

  • Ernie DiGregorio, former NBA player
  • Cody Wild, Professional Hockey Player
  • References

    North Providence High School Wikipedia