Quick look rating: 4/5 Experience…read more ***To Note: I do not go to this school or have gone to this school, but I can tell what I have observed from voting here at this school. *Pro's: ~ When I have run by I have seen a coach out here, instructing his group on to do different running drills that are top notch on building speed with the twitch muscles. This instruction made me take a strong notice on the positive view of this school. ~ To the north of the school, their athletic grounds keep improving in upgrades! Big plus in my view is the constant improvement in the kids physical programs investment in time and energy! ~ I noticed they have an outdoor eating area, it is fenced area, which I view as healthy keeping the kids away from any drug trafficking. ~ I like that they have a ROTC program. It gives the chance to advance in our national programs. ***It's difficult for me to really rate this school. I only go here to vote. Will I return? Yes, I am only coming back, but only to vote. Well, I am concerned about your future and the folks who make the decisions for us, so Yes, I'll be back to help VOTE on those on the folks that make a difference in our life!

**DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD(REN) IN THIS SCHOOL**…read more Where do I begin... I transferred my daughter from a different school district to this school because we moved & I just knew from the beginning this was about to be the worst experience ever! Let me start with the staff. As a parent who's child attends here I feel some of the staff is not set out to teach so that the students learn. I feel that they are either there for a check or there to teach and belittle the students. I do not feel some of the counselors ensure their portion of the students are on track WHEN THEY encounter an error. I feel they simply think "hum...oh well." Their phone system SUCKS!! The call drops after their ringing music plays after a few seconds and it seems as if NO ONE EVER answers the counselors line! I feel this school needs TOTAL RESTRUCTURE!! I am furious that they have someone teaching math that barely speaks English and you had the audacity to have the same teacher teaching in summer school!! How can any monolingual child learn that way? I know my daughter will not be attending this school next year and I sent positive energy to every student/parent who attends this school.

We were thrilled when our daughter was accepted into Travis last year. For a public school, Travis…read moreis top notch when it comes to academics (it's a talented and gifted school), and we've been pleased with the diversity and commitment to excellence in the school. Parents are very involved and the kids all want to be there. If your child needs a more challenging academic environment, I highly recommend Travis. Also, we've had no issues with any communication with teachers or admin as the other review implies.

My star is based solely on a phone call with a very unhelpful and rude woman on the other end. I am…read morenew to the area and had questions about the school. I was told I would need to call back next month to speak with the principal. I asked for her contact information and was refused. She pretty much hung up on me and never once said her name or asked for mine. If this is any indication of the staff at this supposedly stellar school, color me unimpressed. I would never want my child to be treated the way this woman treated me. I started crying as soon as she hung up on me. I think I was stunned at being treated so rudely.

My daughter has attended HTCS since the kindergarten. She is now in 8th grade (the last grade to…read morecomplete here). It has only been in the last year or so that this school has made a major transition. And I must say, it has been for the best! I thought I was happy with the former years here at HTCS. But the latter years have been exceptional too! There is a new principal and some new staff members. I cannot attest to all the employees a here, but I have had nothing but positive experience and interaction with most. Academically, this school is well praised and athletically too! This school has been open for 100 years and celebrated its centennial year this year! The diversity of the congregation and Priests is appealing as well. I can go on and on about Holy Trinity Catholic School Dallas. See for yourself!

I've attended HTCS since 3rd grade and I've made many friends over the years. HTCS has made a big…read moreimpact on my life and I will not forget it.

a rival school to Hillcrest. More predominantly white and better funded. If you want a better IB…read moreexperience with a smaller class size, go to hillcrest. But if you care more about social things than woodrow is for you. Tbh i prefer hillcrest academically but this school def has better sports. your pic!

Woodrow works wonders. It serves a population which goes from the children of doctors, lawyers and…read moreother post-grad professionals to those whose parents didn't finish school in Mexico. This mix is unique, you won't find it at other schools. The social skills and friendships formed are as impressive as the academics. Speaking of that, The Dallas Morning News recently published that Woodrow is #1 in academic gains in Dallas. The school was redesigned three years ago into four college prep academies which offer AP and IB (International Baccalaureate). Woodrow and its feeder, J. L. Long Middle School, are the only two IB schools in Dallas. Transfers for those out of the attendance zone are available with applications starting in January. Unlike DISD magnets, Woodrow offers the full range of athletic and extracurricular activities. It is the quintessential American high school experience. The Lakewood area is a bit like a small town and many generations have attended the school resulting in many traditions and an extensive alumni network. My only gripe would be that the principal, going into his third year, is a little to strict on spirit and pep rallies. He does attend most sporting events, however. Overall, it's a great school and a true oasis of education in DISD.

My two children are thriving at Lakehill. They have been enrolled six years now. My junior in high…read moreschool son and ninth grade daughter have learned many valuable social, emotional, athletic, and certainly educational lessons. Moving them from Lamplighter was very timely as they were craving structured environments that had rigorous academics. I am thrilled that they have been able to pursue their passions - including theater, sports, volunteerism, so many clubs, and leadership opportunities. Don't let the small class size fool you, it is a blessing! There are tons of opportunities for growth and they encourage the students to shine based on their own merits. Contrary to that negative yelp post from way too many years ago (P.S. You can't blame a child's drug habit on the school. That's called observant & disciplined parenting), the administration keeps a close eye on the students and alerts the parents quickly to concerns or behavior shifts. I can confidently say that we have parented in partnership with the school to raise smart, respectful, creative, athletic, well-balanced students. And Lakehill's focus on college prep is indeed a strength. The college counselor Ms. Dondis is a highly acclaimed professional - even a sought after expert speaker in her field. We specifically looked at Lakehill because it offered nondenominational education with so many opportunities in a nurturing, structured environment with a solid academic track record. 5 Stars for great academics, sports, a great community of involved parents,and a caring administration!

My 7th grade nephew currently attends this school, and he has since he started kindergarten. He is…read morevery happy to go to school, participate in sports and service projects, and make and keep what are sure to be long time friendships, all of which are long term benefits of a smaller, private school education. I feel as though he is a mature, respectful, well-prepared middler who I expect to achieve a very sold, college readiness experience. In terms of technology, the school does use lots - iPads, laptops, labs..... fairly typical of what I expect from a school such as this. The most important part of my observation is that he is happy and likes to go to school. I'm impressed. When I lived and taught in Dallas, I had no idea what this school was until a colleague left my school to teach there. That was 1997 - and he is STILL THERE! Since then another friend left his school to teach there. At this point it got my attention. Then they hired a marketing director, and the school started appearing more and more in the paper - like a LOT. Service projects became popular and a mainstay, and it was clear there was a strategic plan executed that included some serious "play," which has paid off; all of these things, my nephew participated in. It's a best kept secret for sure. From a community member perspective, living in the Lakewood area was a good experience, and I was able to participate in their fund raisers (Trek For Tech, among others), even though I didn't have kids in the school. Overall, if you are looking for a private school, you may be immediately enamored with the "big 5 (St. Marks, Cistercian, ESD, Hockaday, and Ursuline), and there are HUGE merits to each of them, but Lakehill prep is not to be missed.

mrs. cooley was trying to pull down my shorts but completely touched everything on me in the middle…read moreof the hallway. completely inappropriate in high school. the fact that my backpack could pull my shorts up and someone (during 2020 where no one could touch eachother) this woman came up to me and literally totally pantsed me to pull down my shorts. I was wearing lulu lemon shorts and a sweatshirt. i have never been so humiliated in my highschool.

I went to highland park high school for 4 years. I love this place with the education and fun clubs…read moreto join. You can't go wrong putting your kids into main stream high school. The teachers here are amazing . I met a teacher there made an impact to my life. There is a special needs program in highland park. And I co founded a chapter in my high school for a non profit organization called best buddies. So put you child here for a great experience.

In October 2021, my black daughter was called the n-word by a white student. Simply because he…read morethought it would be funny and embarrassing to do so. My daughter acted immediately to inform the AP and share her witnesses. Once home she also informed her parents. However, I was never notified by the school. The next morning I arrived to talk to the AP who acknowledged his error in not informing us (however, this lack of communication continued as I had to consistently follow-up). The AP shared my daughters account of the situation was accurate. I stated given the hateful nature of intimidation and bullying, the child should be removed from my daughters classes as well as receive out of school suspension. Neither occurred. The overarching theme in the handling of this has been to dismiss and ignore. The messaging to my daughter and our family has been- its okay. As an adult female who has lived in several parts of the country I have NEVER had this experience- yet, while at HPMS, my 13 yr old daughter has. For the record, this behavior is UNACCEPTABLE. Given the lack of response and concern, this behavior will not only continue at HPMS but fester. It is apparent the safety of their students- both mentally and physically- is not a priority and I will be removing my daughter from the district.

Great place to teach the kids. The traffic is a little hard to navigate through when picking or…read moredropping off kids though

Long has really come a "long" way in the past few years under local Lakewood-raised Dannielle Drury…read morePetters, the principal. International Baccalaureate curriculum has been offered since the school was approved as an IB candidate and should be accredited after a site visit from IBO in Geneva, Switzerland this fall. Long offers two sections of Mandarin Chinese and is the only middle school in Dallas where students can start on their high school language requirements. The high school, Woodrow Wilson, has been an IB World School since 2011. Long has always had strong math and science teams and beat St. Mark's several years ago in a regional competition. They did very well at state this year and one student placed tops in the state science fair (a separate competition). It's also known for its music program, which earns top scores in regional competition and produces its own original musical each year for almost 30 years running... The regional school for the deaf is here also, and although only a small part of the school, most students end up learning sign language. Where else can you do that? The building just received over six million in bond renovations. Many of the historic features were restored. It received a sixth grad wing in the last bond program in 2006. More could be done, but I'm sure the active Lakewood parents will see to that, they are renowned for their ability to get things done. Some parents seem to be a bit freaked that there is a large contingent of economically disadvantaged students (along with some very rich ones) but they usually adjust quickly and see that this is an important aspect of their child's education. In fall 2013, fewer disadvantaged children will be attending the school because of a boundary change. Let's hope it does not get too yuppie-fied as is most of East Dallas these days!

This school doesnt even help, Plus the prinipal ms cronin is too stricted always banning needohs…read moreand also theres too many people vapeing in the bathroom do not reccend.