XCP says "Xavier College Preparatory does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or…read moreethnic origin in admissions ..." but this is completely a lie when majority of the students are white followed by Hispanic with African American & Native Americans having the lowest representation. They focus on accepting girls from specific backgrounds that fit their image, giving less chance for others who don't to receive the same opportunities. If you are looking for a school with diversity, XCP is not the school to attend. If you are a minority & are part of the small number that gets accepted, there is no one there who looks like or can relate to you culturally.

Love this school, my daughters a Junior and she loves it too. I am an Arizona Native and did not…read morehave the means to go when I was young

Both of my boys graduated from Brophy. They are expensive but worth the money! I wanted good…read moreChristian male role models for my sons as I am a single mom. As a Jesuit institution I was very impressed with their inclusivity as well as the amazing credentials of the teaching staff. They are able enforce rules that the public school system is sorely lacking. My oldest son learned so much from his teachers and developed a passion for engineering through work at the "IC" which is innovation commons. He learned to 3-D print, program and loved the remote control club. This launched him into a career in aeronautical engineering. My younger son took enough AP courses that he is almost a year ahead and will be able to triple major as a result at Syracuse University. The dean, President and staff are so supportive. Their mission programs are also a unique offering that is life changing. My older son went on a mission to Peru that changed his life! It was hard work physically, but I was most impressed by the attitude change. He learned a lot about himself and the world around him. He returned grateful, no longer a picky eater, and with a servants heart. At Brophy they truly strive and help develop Men for Others.

Top notch education. The price is expensive but worth it - I would send my second son here if I had…read moreone. Although we only attended for 2 years, the education was worth it before my son wanted to attend a public school for a better chance at playing college sports (scouting) and more of a selection for friends/groups.

Our son attended here and was bullied relentlessly. We pulled him for safety concerns before the…read moreyear was even up and found a great school in the area that was a good fit. The administration at JGS was pretty much useless at preventing bullying and put blame on victims when it did occur. Strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

This school has been the best change for me and my family! Jones Gordon school has helped me grow…read moreenormous amounts and be the best person I can be. I have made friends that will last me a lifetime and I know they will always be there with me through the happy times and the sad times. The principal Dana Herzber has helped me grow so much in my creativity and truly is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. Dana is so involved with her students that you can't tell she truly cares. Dana has encouraged me to follow my dreams and has a wonderful team that spreads the same message. The staff at JGS is one of the many reasons I love to go to school! The teachers are truly the definition of a team! I can honestly tell you that Jones Gordon is my home away from home. JGS is the best school experience you can give your child. JGS Is the best thing that has happened to me! This school truly embodies the culture of kindness!

After taking one step on campus, I knew that Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) was the right place…read morefor my kids. Living in the area, we are fortunate to have many options to consider: from public, to charters, to private faith and non-faith based schools. And, although my husband is an alumni of OLPH, I did not want that to influence my decision. However, I simply could not deny how comfortable I immediately felt and how impressed I was with the tour. It started with the kindness that I received as I walked into the office to start my tour. Another parent overheard that I was touring and welcomed me and told me about how happy she was with the school and the faith community. My tour guide Maria was so patient and knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. And let me tell you I threw a lot at her as I'd done my homework! One thing that struck me was that no matter where we went on campus, there were connections. It became clear how much teachers and staff truly love what they do. Multiple teachers have 20+ year legacies, while others are former alumni, and still others started as homeroom moms and are now on the administrative staff! What makes them stay? Their dedication to educating children and providing a faith-based environment, their devotion to their teaching ministry, and the amazing staff they work with every day to shape our children into kind, responsible young people. It isn't just the teachers who have this legacy, but it's also the parents. In fact, there are some families who have sent three generations to the school! Like my husband, many former graduates send their children to OLPH. This is what makes the community unique and special. Then, there is the academics. With small class sizes and highly qualified teachers, your child will be set up for success. Besides the core subjects, every class from K-8 learns Spanish. Additionally, the school has a Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) room where creativity blooms. Lastly, as a faith-based school, religion is interwoven into the curriculum. The day begins with morning prayer and students volunteer to do readings over the loud speaker for all to hear. With weekly Mass and Sacrament preparation included in the day, children become full members of the church by the end of the third grade. Not Catholic? No problem! Although religion is a required part of the curriculum, receiving the Sacraments is a personal choice and many families choose our school with different religious or non-religious beliefs. We have a great sports program, wonderful pre- and post-school care, after school homework help, and so many fun enrichment programs to extend the day. We even have a Transitional Kindergarten program! We are a tremendous feeder into parochial high schools, with most of our 8th graders feeding into Brophy, Xavier, Notre Dame and others. Go take a tour today. I promise you won't be disappointed!

This school is fantastic. My son went there for a two hour tour and he was warmly welcomed by all…read morethe kids and staff. The price is very reasonable the only reason I gave it a 4 star is because of all the additional costs that add up like uniforms and many other things. The campus is safe and secure with locked gates and cameras. Overall I wouldn't hesitate to send your children here.

Maricopa community colleges has turned into a joke- they don't care about their students or their…read moresuccess. Teacher literally told me if I want to be able to monitor my child's blood sugar and have access to my phone I needed an accommodation. I called to verify what documents I would need by calling the disability office and explained the situation before applying. Was apparently provided with false information by multiple people both from a teacher and the disability office or the person assigned to my application is lazy. Because even had to ask her to open a calendar date because she only was available days I had class. Then I get this email a day before our scheduled meeting - like okay lady- people have children that they still have to be able to monitor during class. A parent with a diabetic child should be allowed to have a device that receives notifications so they can notify someone about potential emergencies with their child.

Pros: affordable with financial aid. Quiet campus, on site Library and amenities. Beautiful school…read more Straight forward classes. Lots of programs. And their film school is top rated for a reason. Go here to keep your head down and get your degree. It's not quality but it gets the job done. Try to transfer 90 credits which is a AA degree to uni for BA. Cons: administration doesn't know what they are doing half the time. Nice workers but poor training and higher ups don't do much in terms of their job. You will need to sit down with academic advisors at least 4 times to make sure you are on the right degree path. Don't go to acting school here if mr messersmith is in charge as he is unprofessional and will curse at you to your face. Public humiliation is his fetish for his students and he likes forcing the girls to act out rap£ scenes and the emotional distress of it all. When I went to the vice president about this I was shut down ignored. Public Safty had officers that some faculty pushed me away from due to the fact they knew the officer would cover it up. Some real good people at SCC with a few bad apples for sure. This teacher was charming and friends with everyone. I saw him buddy buddy with VP which is why nothing happened he probably still is abusing students. Also the school will cover up anything to save a student whose daddy donates to the school so I blame the VP for creating such a hostile environment. But again if you just don't do acting classes or at least try to keep to the female teachers you should be fine. Hopefully they fired that teacher. 2015-2018 Overall I'd go here just know you won't be babied you have to do everything yourself which is easy once you know what ur doing. You have to physically show up 2-4 times to get The correct Information. Goodluck.

Ms. Hernandez is a phenomenal teacher--caring, kind, and knowledgeable. She truly cares about her…read morestudents and creates a positive, supportive learning environment. The office staff is also friendly, professional, and always helpful. Avalon is a fantastic choice for families looking for smaller class sizes and individualized attention for their child. I highly recommend this school!

The worst school It's dirty, smells bad, teachers are not…read morewell trained, Mr. McCord is an abusive man. When I asked for proof of my daughters performance he refused to help me. Mr. McCord also recorded me without my consent. When I asked for paperwork I was told that he would not talk to me due to the fact I was filing a complaint with the board of education. The bathroom literally had feces wiped on the walls that was left for weeks. Do not go to this school.