I wanted to take a moment to share an updated perspective on Great Hearts Live Oak. Over time, I've…read morecome to appreciate just how dedicated the staff is. They continue to be supportive, professional, and always willing to communicate with parents. Whether it's through phone calls, emails, or text messages, they make an effort to keep families informed, which is something I really value. The curriculum remains challenging and encourages students to think critically. While there are still some concerns about the lack of specific cultural observances, I do see that the school focuses on deeper discussions about historical events rather than just surface-level recognition. I can respect that approach, even if it's different from what some might expect. One issue that still comes up a lot is the car line. The construction in the area has settled down a bit, but now there's a new challenge--sharing the road with other businesses. It definitely adds another layer of congestion, but I think it's important to acknowledge that a lot of the frustration comes from how we, as parents, handle the process. There are still too many instances of people not paying attention, blocking driveways, or leaving huge gaps in the line, which just makes things worse. If everyone followed the guidelines, it would probably run a lot smoother. The school is still a charter, which means funding is always a challenge. It runs largely on donations and tuition, but not every family contributes equally, which puts extra strain on resources. At the same time, the staff is stretched thin, and I know that makes classroom management tough. It's understandable that some behavior issues might be handled more strictly just because teachers have so much on their plates. One thing I've been thinking about lately is how easy it is for us as parents to rate and critique a school, but I wonder how the school would rate us. A child's education isn't a one-way street where only the school has to be accountable--parents play just as big of a role in making sure their child succeeds. Whether it's supporting teachers, reinforcing expectations at home, or just being mindful of how we contribute to the school community, it's something to consider. Overall, my experience with Great Hearts Live Oak has been positive, even with the challenges. No school is perfect, but I do see the effort they put in, and that matters. I just hope that as a community, we can all recognize that education is a shared responsibility, not just something for the school to carry on its own.

Our experience at Great Hearts has been extremely disappointing, especially regarding how my son…read morewas treated and supported. Despite having an IEP in place, the school consistently failed to follow it or provide the accommodations he needed to succeed. The lack of communication and accountability from certain teachers was alarming. Instead of feeling encouraged, my son became increasingly discouraged and dreaded going to school -- something no child should ever feel. There was little to no positive feedback or emotional support offered, and the overall attitude toward his well-being seemed indifferent at best. As a parent, it was heartbreaking to watch his confidence decline in an environment that is supposed to nurture learning and growth. Thankfully, we were able to move him to a school that values kindness, inclusion, and support -- and the difference has been night and day. I sincerely hope Great Hearts leadership takes this feedback seriously and makes meaningful changes to ensure no other child has to go through a similar experience.

my kid has a big birth mark scar on his head and hes insecure about it so he wears a hoodies…read moreteachers told him to take off the hoodie and just get over it

This school has been nothing but trouble my kid gets called fat almost everyday and getting into…read morefights and they don't know how to communicate with parents don't send your kid here

Called the number that was provided on a printed document, and was greeted by Natalya Sarjeant, the…read moreschool's secretary. Immediately Natalia had an attitude when asked about a reaching the Special Olympic Dept. When asked why she was speaking to me the way she was she continued on in the same tone about what she was doing, in no way did try to correct, control nor deescalate her attitude. If this is how she speaks to people, they need to not have her answer phones.

Every one here is weird and also teachers are mean except three it sucks but I put up with it…read moreeveryday

Go Mavericks! I came here for a class through the NEISD…read moreContinuing Education program. This is a huge high school on the northeast side of San Antonio. It takes up a large area, and is built sorta at an angle from the intersection. There's plenty of parking here, and the school design looks interesting with cool courtyards with trees and benches along the outside of the school. I was disappointed with the state of the restrooms here. It seems like these students have some hardships with the state of the restroom, much of which can be attributed to lack of upkeep and cleaning the place after all these students. The classroom we were situated in was nicely decorated with Harry Potter stuff, and cool stuff on the walls. It was a nice location to get educated! The school administration has bulletin boards letting students know where the rules stand, and upcoming sports and events and such.

The gym just got a new floor & it is Awesome...one of the best High School gyms that I've been in…read morelately

All four of our children have attended Alamo since 2018. The campus is small and close-knit, much…read morelike a private school, but without the tuition. The teachers are kind, supportive, and truly invested in the students, and parent involvement is strong. SST schools consistently receive A or B ratings from the Texas Education Agency. While I understand the importance of testing, what I value most is the strong sense of community and culture that has existed at Alamo since we first enrolled. Alamo is a character school that prioritizes outreach and service, and those values have made a lasting impact on my children.

The administration does not take student well-being or mental health seriously. They focus on…read morepolicy instead of people. I do not recommend this school (Alamo Campus or the SST district as a whole) for any student.

Please think critically before leaving your children here. I have officially withdrawn all three of…read moremy children based solely on our personal experience, 1. Inconsistencies in the information provided to families, despite confirmation through CB transcripts that a weapon and two individuals were part of the initial report. 2. The absence of on-site administration when lockdown was activated 3. Continued student intake during that lockdown 4. No representative at the gate to provide parent updates 5. Weekly holds and lockdowns this entire school year 6. The last 3 years we have worked with staff at building rapport and expectations of proper communication and they still fall short except for the school nurse (Ashley Bentz) who is a superhero in my book. While my husband and I continue to pray for protection over all children and staff, this decision reflects only what we believe is best for our family.

If I could give a zero I absolutely would. I went to pick up my child early and I was treated as a…read morethreats and with less respect than everyone else. The front office ladies had horrible customer service and were extremely rude.

Disgusting, this is what this school calls grade A? At this point they might as well not wear…read morehairnets at all. What's worse they can't even listen to what you order, I asked no bread, what do they give me? Bread. Not only that prior a couple weeks ago they gave me a burnt burger to the point the paper "protecting" it what burnt into it. I'm disappointed.

Saying you care about out mental and physical health, yet making us go to school on a weather…read morehazard day that can cause harm to property and people (data from weather app) is in my opinion, pretty contradicting. As well as how many people can't concentrate in cold. You say you care about our mental health but you don't take action?

This school is one of the best things about being stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Both of my…read morechildren excelled at this high school. The school offers several extracurricular activities and there are many scholarship opportunities available.

Terrible. I am enrolled in an online class. I am in the course but in order to submit my…read moreassignment I need to go through a 3rd part called VHL, I am able to do my assignment just not submit them for whatever reason. I transferred around thought IT, Admission, and enrollment. (210-486-0777 or 210-486-0334) Terrible customer service. The woman there are rude and got tired of me because I kept being bounced back and forth like it was my fault.

As a student this is the worst possible college I could've chosen as my home school out of the 4…read moreAlamo Colleges. Before I even started my college career they were adding balances to my account for semesters I hadn't taken. The staff does not know what they're doing/aren't even on the same page half the time. They have only given me attitude and told me the wrong information. Even now, 3 semesters in, they find a way to make it the worst experience everytime.