When my family and I moved to Louisville five years ago, my son was given the option of visiting…read morethe top two Catholic high schools in town, Trinity and St. X. Once he took the tour of Trinity he was sold and told Mom and I there was no reason to visit St. Xavier!!! First time visiting St. X, I had heard that the St. X campus was quite impressive and indeed it is. Although I didn't have an opportunity of touring the entire campus it's easy to see that their infrastructure is massive. Very fortunate that Louisville offers a wide selection of fine schools throughout the city.

If you have not attended a football game at St X field you really should. It is a state of the art…read morefield and one of the finest in the city or county. Reserved chair back seats are only $10. They also have a nice menu of food like hamburgers, $2, cheeseburger $3, fries $2, drinks $1 to $2. They even have a Chick-fill-A sandwich for $4. Popcorn $1. Also candy bars, nachos and even ice cream bars. It's a great way to spend a Friday evening

Southern high school is a magnet career high school in the Jefferson county public schools system…read morelocated off Preston Highway in the Okolona area of Louisville Kentucky. This purple and white wearing institution has a mascot of "Trojans" and was built in 1951. At one point southern was considered to have one of the top machine tool and die programs in the whole area. Being an alumni of southern graduating in the class of 2002 I can say that in my 4 years there I produced some great memories, met some life long friends (including my current wife) and had a really good time. I was pretty active in my time at a southern as I played 3 sports (football, wrestling, and track) and was involved in a various of clubs such as beta club and national honors society. During my time frame at the school the graduating classes were in the several hundreds. So in my 4 years being involved in all those activities with essentially 7 different graduating classes I probably interacted with close to a thousand different people. Like any school Southern is a place that you will get what you put into it. It's not considered a school for high academic excellence. But it is achievable. I feel like I made the most out of my time at the school and because of that I have long lasting memories and a better overall reaction to my time at the school. The school itself is quite large. Has two gymnasiums attached to the school, a large newly (built in the 90s I believe) renovated automotive department and 3 stories/floors full of classrooms. Well 4 floors if you count that historic and borderline mythical 4th floor that is gated off. I'm not sure about today's students but back in my day for several years there was all kinds of crazy rumors of what was up there. From a swimming pool, to a teachers smoking lounge there was all kinds of crazy and wild rumors. I've actually been up there. It's literally maybe 1-2 classrooms (it's been 20 years so some details escape me) full of old school supplies and a ladder that pops you up to the flat rooftop. And No! There isn't a pool up there. As stated already I enjoyed my time at the school. I'm not sure southern will ever be noted for a long list of famous alumni (super bowl mvp Phil Simms) and will never be a place you send a kid strictly to achieve a higher education. But the opportunity can be created. I'm personally fortunate enough to send my kids to private schools to try and set them up for higher education with better resources. However as stated, there are kids who don't take advantage of those programs. So it really does depend on the individual to make the most of there academic situation. I'll end this review the same way the former long time principal and principal during my time Jerry Keepers use to end his morning announcements. "Have a great Southern Day".

As a former student here, I have a unique perspective that outsiders may not be aware of. While the…read moreschool claims to promote "individual excellence," in reality, I was punished and relegated to the back of the room whenever I hiccuped or tapped my feet. I recall being loud and talkative in the past, but now I barely speak due to the way the teachers and several students treated me. The effects of that bullying still linger to this day. The bullies were once my friends, but they turned on me, and the teachers failed to intervene or hold them accountable. The group was led by one student whose parent worked at the school, creating a toxic environment where the teacher selectively disciplined the class. I was sent to the principal's office or the back of the room multiple times a day for things other students were doing without consequence. Notably, the teacher acted differently whenever another adult was in the classroom, showing she was aware her behavior was inappropriate. I attended this school for two years when I was 10 and 11; I am now about to turn 15, and hopefully, that puts into perspective how long this has affected me. This school silenced me. I was bullied almost every single day, and even after I left, some students continued the harassment. Another review mentions that the founder/principal knows everyone by name, but knowing a name is not the same as knowing a student's heart or ensuring their safety. Leadership failed to act when I was drowning in a toxic environment. I could say a lot more, but I've already given this school enough of my time and my silence. I am sharing this because I don't want anyone else to feel this way. Do not waste your money on this school; protect your child's mental health. The tuition does not provide safety in this 'Christian' environment."

Yeah i think we're ready... Ill have the triple waffle tower…read moredelux with strawberry syrup, bacon cut in the shape of my own mugshot, and grits craved out like the grand canyon, and just get me cup of grease from the fryer, thank you

My daughter has been enrolled at St. Francis since junior kindergarten. It's a truly wonderful…read moreenvironment; the teachers and staff are extremely supportive and caring and the goshen campus is unmatched in its facilities. She has healthy lunch options prepared each day by professional chefs. 64 acres of land, playgrounds and outdoor classrooms to run off that kid-energy... Great sports programs, we've done soccer each year and she continues to improve as a player and learn the value of teamwork. The friendships she's formed at St Francis are invaluable. I'm pleased to be in the company of other families there who hold education in high regard. The best testimonial I can give is that my kid really loves the school. She's excited to go back after summer break and is genuinely bummed out when she has a day off during the school-year. St. Francis makes learning fun for kids and streamlines the process for parents. High recommended! (and yes you can afford it)

We have 3 children now at the high school downtown and our journey with St. Francis began in…read morekindergarten out in Goshen with our oldest in 2007. We have found it to be a compassionate, inclusive environment where children are treated with respect and educational goals are individualized. As our children have gotten older the academic rigor has increased appropriately and our children have continued to be challenged. We have always believed that the faculty on both campuses is top notch. As we've gotten to know the high school faculty we have been astounded by their outstanding qualifications and passion for the subject matter-truly some of the finest high school faculty anywhere. As our oldest prepares to graduate we feel validated in our commitment to St. Francis School.

This community, this school has lifted us up and shone light into us again and again. Magical place…read morefull of wonderful humans who deeply care. Children are respected and shown reverence. It is a safe place for us all to grow and thrive together.

My daughter has attended since Kindergarten and is now in the Middle School. We love Waldorf and…read morehave been very pleased with the quality of the education she is receiving. The school offers academics that are challenging, but there is no homework in the lower grades! Waldorf emphasizes spending time with family and friends after school, not doing busy work. We like the traditional approach to class work, with students using paper and pencil, rather than learning on a screen. The small class sizes and student/teacher relationships are important to us as well. Overall, this is a great school option!

I took my son here for summer camp and it was unsuccessful. My son is 8 years old and autistic. For…read morecontext, he is in a normal classroom 85% of the day in school. He can be around neurotypical kids, he is high functioning although it is difficult for him to do something new. He needs a little extra support and love to start something new like this. Camp is only 3 hours. This is all information that was provided months before camp started. Although I provided all of this information to them, and I have seen him succeed in these environments in the past, they informed me they did not have the staff to assist him. This was very unfortunate and could have been completely avoided if they had reached out before camp. Their sign says everyone is welcome....that just is not the case. If you child needs any help, extra care, or just a little more attention, don't send them here.

This is an outstanding educational facility.The administration,teaching staff cafeteria workers,…read moregrounds crew, maintenance staff-and of course a student body are willing to work diligently towards their personal and educational goals. If you are searching for a school truly dedicated to developing the educational tools needed for college bound students, GO BEARCATS!!!! Rimar

All three of my daughters went to this school along with a couple nieces. Now my granddaughter I…read morehave to say it is a pretty good school

This place is a 50-50 most of the time, sometimes you'll get a very good teacher, like the seventh…read moregrade science teacher, she made us pancakes near the last day, She's awesome or you get a very bad teacher, like the sixth grade English teacher, I got yelled at a lot when I was in that class and she called my sister an ungrateful brat for laughing when I was in seventh, the food is good most of the time, the place is pretty strict though and sometimes unfair, there's no self-defense, a.k.a. if you hit somebody because they hit you, you get in trouble too, especially the English teachers, most of them are sour except the eighth grade one, she's cool, the place isn't that bad but it wouldn't be my first recommendation for a school

Started sending 2 elementary age kids here in 2021 and could not be more excited about the impact…read moreof FP's philosophy on educating kids. We feel very fortunate to make this happen. Everything I have imagined could be included in an ideal school environment is here to help kids grow up to be positive & functional adults. The teachers really care so much and they are able to take the time to know and understand my children.

The school offers high tuition with a guarantee to ostracize your child and cater to slightly…read morehigher SES bullies. I certainly hope your portfolio keeps you ahead of the (often idiot) Jones's.