This academy is doing amazing work with teens who for a variety of reasons don't find their best…read moresuccess at in a standard school structure. The teachers are enthusiastic and caring and provide not just training but life experiences. The curriculum encourages hands on experience as well as real life training, and provides a multitude of ways for the teens to excel. We had the honor of presenting to the teens both in the morning and afternoon session, and were impressed with their interaction as well as knowledge. The students have also participated in service projects which are a regular part of the schedule. Great space and exciting to see how well the teens are doing in this environment where they feel supported and encouraged.

"Child safety? Too busy belittling and demeaning my students!" - Teacher at this "school."…read more "You have a safety concern regarding unauthorized visitors to your child's classroom? Let's keep this quiet so I can just ignore this..." - Principal at this "school."

They do not do well with serving students with disabilities and do not correctly honor legal…read moreagreements that get your child to correct place and to the correct parent after school. If you have a student with special needs or have a family supported by court agreement, IPS would not be a good choice. The most vulnerable are, many times, left behind and staff accountability is low.

My Vote, My Voice. This is my polling place for election day. The staff is great and helpful. It's…read morealways nice to pitch in where I can and I am always happy to give my opinion if someone asks.

We are in year 13 as a St Richard's family. Our two kids are different in terms of their needs and…read morestrengths, but both have found the support, education, and peer relationships they need to thrive, and both are caring, curious humans I am proud to send into the world - which to me is one of my foremost goals as a parent. Perhaps never did I feel as positively toward St Richard's as I did once our family embarked on high school. Our child has proven to be incredibly well prepared to excel in high school and has more competency in terms of discerning healthy peer relationships than I ever could've hoped for. I have had teachers and extracurricular coaches compliment my kids on their ability to advocate for themselves in a respectful manner, and also for the ways that they include and respect their peers. All of these are things that we foster in our own family, but I know they are also fostered at St. Richard's - and this is why we chose it. I have learned in my parenting journey that no school is perfect - but the great parts of St Richard's far outweigh the handful of areas that could be improved. We recommend St. Richard's wholeheartedly.

We are so thankful for St. Richard's Episcopal School and the experience it has provided our…read morefamily. The sense of community is exceptional, the education is thoughtful and rigorous, and the extracurricular opportunities are enriching and well-rounded. Above all, our children are happy, engaged, and excited to learn. It is a true joy to send them to a place that nurtures both their hearts and minds.