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.

Amazing experience w/my 9 year old daughter! We took 3 master classes, all for free and no…read moreregrets. Obviously there is a mix of students that already know several styles but I felt blessed to share this learning experience w/my daughter and feel good w/the master instructors own style. Definitely coming next year!

Innovative. Professional. Enriching. Integrated. Mastery. These are the words that come to…read moremind when visiting the campus, speaking with and observing the students in arts and academic classes, as well as communicating with the visionary, yet realistic administrators. The school has a rich history and is a staple in the Arts District of Dallas. Bravo Booker T Washington and thank you for being transparent, supportive, and informative. Booker T Washington High School is an arts school located in the Dallas Arts District. If you have a child interested in attending this school please check out their website: where you will find more detailed information about the school, audition process, and the culture.

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

Excellent school nearby. Grandkids loved it. Academics and extracurricular activities very good.read more

I went to this school and it sucks. the power doesn't work and I found rats in almost every single…read moreclassroom. and on top of it I got stampeded on the very first day of school. don't recommend.