This review is not from first hand experience but from a former student. The teaching staff isn't…read morealways fair across the board. Students voices are not always heard. There are good point to Oak Park such as the music classes and the after school program. I personally appreciate Prime Times efforts to keep the kids safe after school. Though I did not attend Oak Park I have been to the school many times for relatives. I like it but as I said before their are pros and cons as there are in most areas of life.

Summer school staff July 2019 Rocks!!! Great, Super great!!…read moreThey get on our buses and make sure the children are in the seats !! Harnesses and car seats , are in place , they make sure we know who's who on our bus !! I love this !!! !! Perfect job!! Thank-you for an easy pick up this week !!!!!! This week July 29 !!!!!!!!

What a great place to send your kids to school. They have…read moregreat small class sizes 6-12 kids per class. They learn much better in small Environment. They also have learn the word of GOD and the teachers are a true meaning of love!! They work with the kids that you will not find at a public school. I thought it was a little pricy? But not until I saw the results!!! PRICELESS!!!

Wonderful school. My daughter entered as a sophomore after her previous school closed. They were so…read morehelpful and really went out of their way to make sure she adjusted well. The academic are rigorous and the whole school is very Christ centered. She has amazing teachers and is getting a top notch biblical education. I 100% recommend.

I attended for four years and thought it was a fine experience. It prepares one for college, which…read moreI did not attend, but I was ready to go to work having my basic in. I started my own business and have done well for 40+ years. As to the fact that it is an "all boys school" that simply meant, less distractions. Sports are huge at Saints and a big part of most students life, from watching to participating. Worth the money? I would say definitely YES! Discipline, morals, ethics and fantastic Three R's. very worth a look. Take a tour and you will be pleasantly satisfied.

I wish i could rate this 0 stars!…read more I had the WORST time here! I joined in 9th grade a couple of years ago and the bullying started only 3 minutes in. I got called slurs on a daily bases multiple times a day by many different kids. I was bullied so relentlessly that i couldn't even make it past November Break my 10th grade year and that was after wanting to leave the school 2 weeks into my 9th grade year. I had one friend who watched someone come up to me and say that i should go to bible study group so that they can "fix my problem" referring to the fact that I'm gay and then that friend brought me to that bible study group where they tried and failed to convert me. After this I only had two or three friends out of the whole school who didn't betray me the rest of my time there There were many other worse things that happened at this school that I will get into during therapy but not a yelp review I HIGHLY suggest that if your child is not a football playing asshole then DO NOT send them here ESPECIALLY if they are queer or different in anyway cause they will picked on until they can't take it anymore! Leaving this school was the best decision I've ever made for myself, my mental health, and all over well being as a person. The teachers I had were the only good part of this school and I will stand by that till I die. I highly suggest rethinking this school if its on your list to check out!

These people have little to no clue how to run an educational facility. The students probably…read morecan't even spell that. Very easy coursework, troubled students, uneducated staff, fires their good staff, etc. I think they have good intentions, big dreams and few great teachers, but I will NOT bet my kid's future on it. This school was just starting out when I enrolled my gifted child there for 9th grade. They gave us the impression this school was pushing children to go above and beyond traditional schools - yeah right. My child was hospitalized and they gave her several in-completes for classes like gym that she missed while in the hospital for several months. They were extremely disorganized and had no idea how to handle her situation. Now, over a year later, the situation is the same. Now, this star student that is on the Principal's List and had a 4.0, now has a 2.5 for that year and is still missing credits needed to graduate. I will be enrolling her into a different school. Let's just hope her credits transfer.

I attended this high school for only three years. After the third year, I moved to another charter…read moreschool because this high school was the WORSE and I mean it! There's many teachers and staff members with no teaching credentials or past experience with teaching. I remember there were a couple of teachers who pretty much did not know how to handle situations. One being a young Mathematics teacher who did not know how to handle the class when a fight happened between two classmates. Usually she would just cry and that made me feel bad. I blame the school for accepting her and bringing her to such a bad environment. A year later she was fired because she was not fit to be a teacher. Honestly that's not on her. Another teacher we had was this Chemistry teacher and he didn't teach us much. All we did was do our work on the computers. NO LECTURES and honestly I did not learn a thing. Seriously, please don't bring teachers to a place where they can be easily humiliated and bullied by disrespectful and immature students. Not only that but the principal, Kevin Bradshaw, is the worse. This guy, former drug addict and all, was made principal without even having a teaching credential! That is just disgraceful. Not only that but he was such a narcissist. He dragged about the second chance in life he got after getting free from drugs and would even have us watch his pathetic documentary like 5 times in our Freshman year. Honestly, this guy thinks like he won a Nobel Prize or earned himself something SO BIG out his little "redemption story arc". He also showed poor leadership. Most of the time the guy was never to be seen in campus. At the time the school had two buildings and since I was at the main building, we thought he was at the other one. But it turns out that the Freshman from that building never knew who Bradshaw was. So makes me question where and what the heck this guy did throughout the whole day. But whenever he was around, oh it was a show! He would always yell and scold the students. And whenever somebody opposed what he said, they were immediately shut up by him. From what I've heard, he was also like this when he pulled out somebody to his office. BOTH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. He would scold them for minutes and he never let others speak. He never listened to their part of the story. To add to this, he would have his admins vulture around the campus. They would enter EVERY classroom EVERYDAY. They would watch the students and whenever a student was caught doing something they shouldn't be doing (ex: eating Cheetos, having a hood on, being on the phone, etc), they would immediately pull out the teacher from their class and have them be scolded by Bradshaw. This is just terrible. Not only that but also, one of the teachers quitted because he just singled out for a student wearing a hoodie. And his class was interrupted because he was taken out to speak with Bradshaw. I also had another teacher who secretly told students how his mental health couldn't handle the harsh and abusive nature of the principal's talks. There's a lot to talk about this school but yeah, this school is the worse and I hope it gets shut down for good. Tired of how people praise this school for what it's not. Also, I have MANY other stories about the school and its cartoony principal and admins.

We feel incredibly grateful to be part of such a warm, welcoming, and enriching school community…read more From the very beginning, our family has felt supported not just academically, but personally as well. The teachers and staff truly go above and beyond to create an environment where each child feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow. We currently have three children at the school, and each of them has had such a positive and unique experience. The balance between strong academics and character development is something we deeply appreciate. It's clear that the school is focused on nurturing the whole child, building confidence, kindness, and a genuine love for learning. One of the highlights for our family has been the musical program. Our daughters have been involved in the school musical, and it has been such a meaningful experience for them. Not only have they grown in confidence and creativity, but they've also formed friendships across different grade levels, which has been so special to see. The sense of community that comes from these programs is truly something unique. We couldn't be happier with our experience and feel lucky every day to be part of this amazing school. It's a place where children are encouraged to thrive, friendships flourish, and families feel genuinely connected.

I have only GREAT things to say about Mt. Helix Academy!!…read more My little 3rd grader has THRIVED at this school. Known to be very shy and often wouldn't participate in class, we were desperate. There wasn't ever any trouble, just no willingness to be part of school functions, class projects, and we were about to succumb to the idea that was just the way it was. No joy for school or even extra-curricular activities. Well... these teachers did amazing things!! My child is like a whole new kid. The small class sizes helped them focus on my child's needs, and the care the teachers showed made such a difference. Now my child loves school, can't wait to "try" math (it can still be hard) and is in the school play! I would have never thought this could happen. I was just looking for a place where a child could feel welcome and loved, and, oh yeah - learn. I am so very thankful that we took a chance on Mt. Helix Academy. I can't recommend them enough!

This is a smaller school, nestled off of Lake Murray Blvd. My son has been enrolled here for seven…read moreyears. There have been many changes over the years, but it has still managed to keep its community spirit. Due to budget cuts class sizes have gone up since he started here. They do a pretty good job though. I think it helps that it's a smaller campus. One thing I think they've done really well with is the Learning Center. Joe Malek does a tremendous job running it. He is so energetic and positive. Every school would be lucky to have a teacher like him. Maryland Ave has some really great support staff on campus. I think a lot of times people remember the teachers and might forget about all these other wonderful folks who make a huge difference in our children's lives everyday. I know early on I realized this because they ALL knew who my son was within the first few days of school. And it wasn't because he was a problem child, it was because they cared and made a point to get to know him even though he was very shy.

Love the school it's such a great place for your children to go learn and make friends.read more

It's a good school and it has such amazing teachers there... Being a former student I love the…read moreschool so much.

My daughter goes here but parking is horrible and not to mention the toxic waste spill under the…read moreplayground in 2015 Where they paid out millions in lawsuits and shut down the school for years But, if it were my sole choice I'd be having my daughter in a better educational institution nearby Santee and not a old toxic dump with no parking

My kids been in this school for the past 4 years it has been great.. all the teachers are awesome…read moreand my son enjoys being there , although the parking is crazy but it's the parents fault they never follow directions! principle Sara has sent so manny letters for this manner but they never listen always leaving their cars in the middle of the street blocking the driveway.. otherwise my other 2 boys will attend this school and am really happy and excited