As a former high school teacher I have sent both my kids to Westwood. My oldest just graduated and…read morereceived special education services all 4 years (but only 2 in science) and is now enrolled at ACC. He struggled for years to find a subject he really enjoyed besides Theater which he took 2 different classes his final 3 years. Then, his senior year he took Forensic Science and Sign Language. He loved them both and had great teachers. He now wants to study forensic science. My youngest was a freshman last year and got to take Chinese, Intro to Engineering, and Biomedical Science. He loved every teacher and rarely had homework due to the flex period they have built into the schedule. They both ran/run cross country and track as well. The track coaches are nice and encouraging and the cross country coach cares about the kids. Both programs are very flexible with kids and their academics. Our experience at WWHS has wonderful! The teachers and staff all care immensely about the students and there is a huge of variety of classes for students to explore. My kids aren't top in their class but they make mostly A's and some B's. For me, I know they will be well prepared for college and have a good foundation of what they want to pursue for a career. Lastly, WWHS is diverse and my kids have been able to find friends easily. My youngest is very shy and quiet, but he was able to find a group of kids to hang with for lunch. There's great variety not just with classes but with the students as well. We didn't experience any bullying or judgment from kids.

Isnt all its cracked up to be....that being said if your a A student and quick learner it's a great…read moreschool for you as a top school. If you have average learning or a learning disability, it's not for you.

I have always hated running. I used to say I don't run because my side hurts. Last summer I decided…read moreto start the Couch to 5k app (C25k) and it got me from sitting on the couch binge watching tv on the weekends to running 3 days a week for 9 weeks. Then I gave myself a break and took on the C210k app for another 5 weeks. This track was a great place for me to get into running in a safe neighborhood. I discovered this place because I was in a boot camp a couple summers ago that worked out in the parking lot. I would even skip the days we had to run a mile so it's a wonder I've come so far to run 60 minutes straight. I've ran here as late as 9pm on a Saturday and felt safe. Granted I was carrying mace because a girl can never be too prepared. lol but seriously it's a great track and a lot of people come here to walk, spend time with their families and exercise. I still binge watch tv on the weekends, just after I finish a 3 mile or so run.

We moved away from Austin to get a good education. The RRISD is top notch and McNeil High School is…read morea quality school with great teachers. Our twins have made good friends. I believe they will be prepared for college in the future.

There is an admin on the team that is quite rude. I never caught her name but she's early 30s with…read moredark hair and fair skin. I was new to subbing last semester and she has this nasty attitude and had the expectations that I would know the guest educator system. Each school runs a little differently, surprise. I saw her today to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she was just as rude as I remember. I hope she has the days she deserves coming for her. Fix your attitude or find another place to work cause it's unprofessional. I will not be subbing at this location from here on out.

My kid went missing and because of t was after 4pm some of the staff did not care and walked off…read morewhen I asked for help. Thankfully the security guard was as nice and also the principal was as very helpful. The school took his phone and did not return it to him and I could not get in touch with him. This school is great for academics but the some of staff could care less about the students. And the location and the layout of the school is horrible. It was a great location for a local business but not a school. The parking is horrible and the pick up line is even worse and it's next to an apartment complex and a car dealership not ideal for a school hut other than that the school is okay.

in 1st grade, i was being groomed at this school, and they refused to kick her out. instead, i had…read moreto move districts entirely. i'm in 9th grade and it still affects me to this day. this school is awful, do not ever send your children here.

This is a great school with great students, very diverse. They are Leaders of Tomorrow and deserve…read moreto be recognized and supported by all near and far.

Overall it's not a bad school but beware of a teacher named Ms. Gibbs she's the absolute…read moreWORST teacher ever she leaves unprofessional and rude E-mails and does not know how to teach at all.

Absolutely disorganized and not accountable at all. Was sick the first week of school but ended up…read moregoing Friday, went to every single class and the office during that day. By monday, my entire school id and and email was deleted. Every teacher and class that I had gone to and seen that day counted me absent after having conversation with them all. They said i was unenrolled for not showing up or leaving a note, but we I had showed up Friday and Left a doctors note for the week prior on Monday. Office staff had a very rude tone on phone and didnt help with anything in any sort of way.

I am a student who graduated here in 2023 and it was a bad experience for me. Students spread…read morerumors about me all the time and I reported like 50 complaints about how I was getting bullied and called a h*e and how I said something that I did not and I also almost got punched in the face and when I told the staff all the teachers and assistant principal and the actual principal and the counselors they said they would do something but they never did a single thing. Oh and they always say no phones in class or during lunch but 6th graders get to be on phones all the time and 8th graders don't or else they get sent to the rock. While their was rumors going around about something I did not do people would take sharpie and draw on the bathroom stalls and write rude things like " oh she is a b**ch" and oh she is a s**t. Oh and if you are a student and thinking about doing choir DONT I did choir my 8th grade year thinking I would have a good choir year but it was the opposite. The teacher had me sing so high that I almost lost my voice and the girls were nothing but rude and on the last concert were we preformed in front of sibling and parents or guardians were we were practicing before the show the teacher forced me to shake my Ass and when I said no she forced me and was like oh yeah and the girls also tried making me shake my ass like I was twerking and I do not like to do that at all it makes me uncomfortable and I don't like exposing my skin or doing those things. And when I told her no she lost it and said shake your ass now or you fail the class. I tried walking out of the choir room but she threatened to call my dad and get me suspended because I said no to shaking my ass . Luckily I didn't get suspended and my dad was having my back and being a good parent and not letting her boss me around. So if I were a parent who cared for my child don't let them go here bad school bad choir teacher bad staff and also bad cafeteria food. Thank goodness I left and went of to high school.

Our journey with Hill Country Christian School began in a unique and very personal way. I first…read morejoined the Hill Country family as a middle school girls volleyball coach in 2019 and was later hired on as a teacher in 2022. What I couldn't have predicted then was how much joy this place would bring to my family and me. Very early on, I knew in my heart that I wanted my own children to experience that same joy, love, and purpose. One of the most beautiful things about Hill Country is how the school truly lives out its mission: to know your child, love your child, and prepare your child. The teachers go above and beyond in caring for my child not just academically, but spiritually and emotionally. Every day, I see the intentional ways they invest in him, and it's deeply moving as both a parent and an educator. The spiritual growth I've witnessed in my son has been incredible. He's only in Pre-K, but already he's learning to pray, engaging with God's Word, and building a foundation that will last a lifetime. Hearing him pray every night before bed, without prompting, is one of the greatest blessings I could ever ask for as a mom. What makes Hill Country especially impactful is how every subject is taught through a Biblical worldview. It's not just about teaching math or reading; it's about teaching truth, character, and purpose. Our children are learning to love Jesus through every lesson and every experience. This matters so much to our family because we want our children to grow in their relationship with Christ, not just know about Him. Hill Country creates endless opportunities for families to be involved and serve together. It's a place where students and families are encouraged to be the hands and feet of Jesus in every area of life. That kind of culture is rare. If I had to choose one main reason to recommend Hill Country to a friend, it would be this: community. You will find a deeply caring, Christ-centered community here. We support each other in tangible ways through prayers, shared meals, encouraging words, and acts of kindness. It truly feels like family.

We had a very disappointing experience at Hill Country Christian School. My son struggled to stay…read moreengaged and focused, and instead of working with us as parents, the principal, Tracy, took it upon herself to intervene in ways that crossed boundaries. After I had specifically told her I would speak with both the teacher and my son's pediatrician, she removed my son from class and told him directly that he needed to see a doctor for his behavior. When I picked him up, he was crying and asking, "What's wrong with me, Mom?" No child should be put in that position, and that conversation should never have been had with him -- that was my responsibility as his parent. This was not an isolated incident. I had emails to teachers go unanswered, and overall the partnership we expected from a private school simply was not there. Since leaving, I've learned that other families have had similar experiences, where the principal seemed to push an ADHD diagnosis despite disagreement from teachers and parents. In our case, both my son's third- and fourth-grade teachers at HCCS and his pediatrician did not believe he had ADHD. When my son transferred mid-year into public school, the difference was night and day. His new teacher said he was incredibly bright, just likely bored, and he immediately began thriving. He made straight A's, came home happy, and was excited to return to school each day. The contrast showed me that the problem was not with my son but with the way he was being handled at HCCS. We expected much better from a private institution, but sadly, our experience was one of disappointment, lack of communication, and a principal who placed her opinion above parents, teachers, and even doctors.

Wow, what can I say, I feel like we won the jackpot when we found Magellan. our daughter started in…read moreKindergarten and although she isn't very good at adapting or transitions, she immediately fell in love with her teachers and school friends.. There are no cliques and no bullying and when we have had issues we have raised them with the teachers and they have jumped on them to solve them immediately, and unlike other private schools there's no sense of entitlement from the parents or students. Also, because the school is so good at awarding scholarships not everyone is 'rich'! The school also has a great parent teacher association which offer weekly meet-ups and play dates as well as adult only events. Each class also has a WhatsApp chat group so parents can easily communicate with each other. If it sounds like one big happy family you'd be right, that's exactly what it feels like. In terms of academics my adhd child has thrived. Diagnosed at 4 we thought she would struggle but the school has been amazing at supporting her needs and accommodating her. They also offer many different seating types from a bouncy ball chair, to cushions on the floor and other such. It's very holistic and non political and offers many diverse ways of learning. They have a calming corner, encourage reading and emotional open communication as well many other ways of teaching emotional and academic intelligence. They teach in Spanish from day one and introduce Mandarin from 3rd grade, they also teach following the international Baccalaureate which is amazing. It teaches the children self confidence through weekly presentations and teaches them autonomy. Honestly this school is amazing and now it goes until 12th grade we are obsessed and so you will be too. But, sshh don't tell anyone about our secret slice of heaven.

My son has attended Magellan since the age of three years old-- he is now in second and we have…read morealready registered him for third grade. Hands down, my husband and I feel it is best decision we have made for his education. Although it can be a bit pricey, we have felt that it has been worth every dollar. He is growing up to be a well spoken, well thought, caring little human. I love that he is bilingual, but I really love his open minded views and his eagerness to learn. The teachers... the teachers have all been so amazing. They are loving, caring and really take each student's personalities and abilities into consideration as they grow from year to year. As I said, it's not the cheapest option and we do discuss yearly if we will be renewing his tuition-- and, with each year this answer comes easier and easier with an astounding "YES". We love the school, the community, the parents and look forward to many more years at Magellan!