I would give this school zero stars if possible. A student was unfairly treated and consistently…read moreothered instead of being supported. Rather than fostering inclusion, the staff engaged in racial discrimination and created an environment where belonging was denied. The administration falsely labeled the student as having "uncontrollable behavioral issues" yet never provided documentation, a behavioral improvement plan, or any effort to partner with the family. Instead of taking the time to support and guide, the school chose to push the student out by unenrolling without care or compassion. Charter schools are supposed to provide opportunity and individualized support. What happened here was the opposite. We got dishonesty, exclusion, and neglect. Families considering this school should be aware: equity, inclusion, and respect are not upheld here.

Terrible school, Administrators have no idea what's going on in the school, Do not send your kids…read morehere it may look like a good school from the outside but on the inside it's terrible.

Don't listen to negative reviews. This school is good. Theres some flaws though. Lately, they've…read morebeen having trouble finding an extra teacher. One of the buses are SO dangerous that now they have assigned seats. And yes, sometimes there are fights. But, the school is very protected. They have sheriffs on campus, and if something bad happens, they get the police and more sheriffs. If you're looking for a middle school for your child to go to, maybe Dowdell Middle is the school for you.

Probably one of the worst schools in Tampa. Administrations did not care for my daughter at all…read moreduring her depression. Instead of helping out trying to stop the bullying, they sent her to a mental hospital trying to play it safe. Absolutely unacceptable do not send your children here at all.

I am a student of the school, and i can guarantee you just because they say the staff is…read moreunderstanding and patient and gentle, that does NOT mean they are telling the truth. i'm glad for the students who have had a lovely experience at center. it's my 2nd year here and progressively it's only gotten worse. Mass loss of students, complaints about the former principal: lopez. I wish it was happy and safe and secure but i want to be honest, if i can save another kid from having the distracting, unwillingness to help, OR be gentle with kids with autism i would'nt run to this "special education system" for help. thank you. Ms jenkins, WE LOVE YOU.

Phenomenal educational and support staff.They are caring and responsive to my child's needs.read more

We were invited by my niece to see the Wizard of Oz play. It was a lot of people almost a full…read morehouse and they had snacks to buy. The program was very well organized and people were very friendly and respectful to when the show started. I truly enjoyed the experience. The production was top notch and the songs were very good!

I was a former student at that school and there was a lot of things that needed changed, ex. Smell,…read morefood, behavior, better education, better environment, etc. I hope this school does better but for now it will a 1

As a former teacher and substitute teacher I must say that I am not impressed with this school…read more Beginning with the very disorganized new student orientation right down to the lack of information on their website. The greatest amount of information is devoted to fundraising activities. The designers of the physical plant created a building more fortress-like than school-like. The classrooms, the office, the computer lab, and the media center are all undersized and the whole building is claustrophobic. The playground and field are too small for the population. Perhaps the worst part is the location on a very busy street between two businesses. The parking lot is cramped. Since there is no transportation provided, all students must be picked up in the afternoon making the car line a nightmare while leaving the campus is extremely inhibited because of traffic. The only light in this scenario is the gentleman who directs traffic into and out of the campus. He does a wonderful job. The rules at the academy are arbitrary and lack common sense. For example; when it is raining parents must park and collect their children from the cafeteria where they are being held. On dry days if a parent happens to be a couple of minutes late and doesn't make it "behind the gate" even though the car line is not finished, they are required to park and proceed to the crowded office where their children are then summoned from the cafeteria. This exchange could be accomplished the same way as for rainy days, but that wouldn't punish parents enough for not making it behind the gate apparently. I find that much of the staff is aloof and unfriendly and a large percentage have little experience. I would not recommend this school to anyone.

Love this school!! Both my children are challenged daily, great teacher communication too! So…read morethankful that my kids are getting an awesome education!

Great school." A " rating, 100% graduation rate. Teacher to student ratio is great for kids,and…read morethey work together on project based learning projects.

Good school! They have an Aice Cambridge Program and get students involved. Solid 10/10!read more

Fantastic School!!! Daughter has been going there since 6th grade,she currently is in 10th Grade…read more The teacher student ratio is excellent and she gets alot of 1 on 1. The school has made my daughter go from below level in Elementary school to honor roll. The teachers know the students extremely well and that helps with in today's society of threats as the school is a smaller private school. I would recommend this school to anyone wanting a school from 6th to 12th and their child has a IEP and needs extra help than what the public school provides. The owner is involved in the school and frequently visits. When a parent has any concern he quickly addresses them with the parent.

I have 2 out of my 5 kids that go here. First and foremost the staff and school makeup are more of…read morea family then a business, the Primary Administrater named J dog...lol that's what I call her is Caring, funny and committed to each and every student, making sure they always succeed and grow to their full potential. The staff is constantly Changing but at the same time also Constantly improving, one of the new teachers this year stands out above the rest to me, her name is Ms. Jesica she teaches a little of everything, English, Spanish, scianse, cooking....and the list keeps going, she makes school so fun while keeping it Structured. If your kids have an IEP, 504 plan or maybe just need something a little less Conventional than public school check this place out. I do many things but one is teach online at Jesuit Catholic University's, my field is Speachel education and educating teachers to teach successfully. This School is wonderful in my opinion, always room to change and improve but they are Spreading their wings still and always improving and learn to be the best school in the area for kids with needs.

The bathrooms are dirty. My kid told me there was period blood everywhere and pee. That is…read moredisgusting. Please do better to keep them clean.

I go to Orange Grove Middle Magnet School and so far this school I really good. And if your looking…read morefor a performing arts school this school is a good fit for you!

Probably the worst decision I've made as a parent was putting my daughter in this school. Please…read moreparents, if you're thinking of this school, don't. They would be better off getting their education in public school. The sports? Bad. Clubs? Bad. Teachers? The turn around is insane. No reason a kid should have multiple teachers in all in one year. Started the year off meeting and learning the styles of a few teachers and ended up with complete different ones before the 2nd semester even started. Kids? Not nice. Teacher response? Completely non-existent.

Heaven help your child if they are being bullied. I have had COUNTLESS emails/phone…read morecalls/conferences throughout the years and NOTHING has changed. They don't have a guidance counselor for kids to go to, they don't have a designated nurse either. I don't think anyone has called me or emailed me ever about something happening TO my child but they sure do reach out if she does something wrong. They go through teachers like crazy! In one year my child had 4 DIFFERENT math teachers! 4!!!! How is my child supposed to thrive like this?! They don't have an indoor lunch room for the children either! Try to get an understanding of what the kids are learning? Good luck! No agendas, no weekly communication, nothing. My child has tried harming herself and had to be put in therapy because of the bullying she has received at this school! I am fed up. Please, please if you love your children DO NOT PUT THEM IN THIS SCHOOL.

This school is amazing. The arts program is incredible. I'm currently sitting having breakfast…read morebefore a meeting listening to their jazz ensemble play and they're awesome. Be sure to have your eighth grader audition in time to attend here for high school.

If you expect the guidance department to actually help your child with their schedule, prepare to…read morebe disappointed. The scheduling process is a nightmare, fueled by laziness, gatekeeping, and zero transparency. Counselors hide available class lists from parents. Instead of finding the best fit, they force students into low-enrollment classes to balance their numbers. When you ask for a simple list of available options, they refuse to be upfront. Even when you approach them politely, you are met with unprofessionalism, dismissive attitudes, and absolute disrespect. Worse than the basic incompetence is the toxic, defensive culture. Leadership and guidance staff literally get together to mock and gossip about parents who speak up. It is petty, schoolyard behavior from grown adults trusted with education. They hide class inventories so parents must blindly accept whatever subpar schedule they throw at them. This administration cares more about dodging work than they do about the students!!!