Warning: do not send your child here or pay the taxes to live in this district! The school is a…read morefraud. It used to be considered one of the best schools in the district. The only reason the kids score well is because every child is required to get expensive private tutors. 90 percent of the teachers are horrible, they hate teaching, they go on political rants, and they are absent more than the students. The kids vape in the bathrooms, and another children are afraid to go in there. No one cares about your child's learning. The school relies on its old South Tampa name, but it has gone extremely downhill. And the new principal doesn't seem like she is going to be any help. So sad to see a Tampa foundation crumble.

As I Plant graduate, I can assure you that students receive every advantage available both during…read moreattendance and after graduation. When I was a student there I never knew what advantages being an alumni would give me. But I have found that being a Plant High graduate is something that we all bond over and use for networking later in life.

Our kids have been going here for a year now and I am blown away by how well organized this school…read moreIs and how well they communicate with parents! We have a 2nd and 5th grader and I've always been pleased with their teachers, the staff is very professional and has always been helpful when I had questions or when I was at the school to visit. The grounds of this school are so well kept, the security here gives me comfort as well, so many resource officers and lots of teachers out helping kids when it's time for final bell. Teachers are great at communicating here, we couldn't make it to our sons parent teacher conference so she called us and had a phone conference instead, they are so good at working around busy schedules too! Highly recommend this school to anyone in the area.

This beautiful old school is smack dab in the middle of my neighborhood. They keep the grounds…read morereally nice and the architecture here is fantastic.

I went to a wedding ceremony here this past weekend and it was absolutely lovely. It faces the…read morewater and is right on Bayshore Blvd. It appears to be a school, but we only went to the church part. Our uber dropped us off in front, which was the main entrance to the church. We walked down a long hallway to get to the nave. It was a great spot for a ceremony. It was really intuitive and people from the bride's family were along the hallway guiding us to go forward. There was even the sign of the bride and groom which confirmed we were going the correct way. There was a gender neutral single bathroom in the hallway to the nave. This was my first catholic wedding ceremony and it was beautiful. There were readings and songs. My favorite part was when the priest shared some advice, guidance, and prayers for the married couple. He was very welcoming, kind, and encouraging. It was a great ceremony.

From the owner: Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, the Academy of the Holy Names…read moreis an independent, Catholic, coeducational elementary school and a college preparatory high school for young women. Academy is an Apple Distinguished School for 2016-2018 for its successful implementation of a 2:1 MacBook Air and iPad program, for meeting criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrating a clear vision of exemplary learning environments. As the second oldest high school in the state of Florida, Academy strives to maintain an innovative approach to curriculum that integrates technology, promotes creativity, encourages artistic expression, and actively engages students in exploration and inquiry.

Amazing school. They get to know your child, pray over them, and treat them like their own. I…read morehaven't had any issues with any staff or communication.

We have two boys at this school going on 5 years now and we love how our boys are thriving. They…read morehave the technology side for learning and yet it's a small community. I could ramble on a million things but one thing that is precious is they have a big buddy system where the older kids have a younger kid assigned. They have chapel day, plays, a huge open area for special events with the kids. Somehow my boys love to learn here and I'm not sure I can take much credit in this.

Awesome school, thoughtful teachers, and the orchestra has been amazing for my kids. They provide…read morebreakfast and lunch, and the office staff is always available to answer any questions for me or my children.

This school is the best! Really good education, electives, and faculty! Though there can be…read morebullying problems every now and then, it's great. Definitely recommend.

The staff would be genuinely abusive to students. The gym teacher(who to my knowledge still works…read morethere) put his hands on me any the stuff did nothing when the incident was reported. Multiple times I've been injured and they did not tell my parents at all, and it wasn't like small injuries, i choked at lunch and not a single word was told to any of my emergency contacts. In fourth grade ms.alou would yell and berate students and one time she tore apart my desk because she saw notes in there(did not yell at the kid i was passing notes with) then shamed me because my jacket wasn't completely clean knowing that my financial status hindered me from being able to wash it as regularly, also it was a stain. She called me disgusting in front of the whole class over a stain. The science teacher one didnt give me any work at all as a punishment, i sat back and did nothing. She was also heavily misinformed, we once had project on renewable energy sources and my friend was assigned to do hers on wind turbines, she mentioned the environmental impact that disposing of them could have ans the teacher would just say "hmm i don't know" until you said what she wanted, factual or not. Horrible school, do not sent your child here.

This school is ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY GHETTO. My daughter Everleigh got HARASSED and ASSAULTED by…read moreboth her PEERS and TEACHERS! UNBELIEVABLE! I couldn't believe my eyes when I went for parent-teacher conference night. There was RATS in the walls! The classroom was covered in RAT poop everywhere! My daughter had a chunk of her hair missing because of some ghetto Hot Cheeto Girl! All the teachers were also terribly rude. The TEACHERS were UGLY and POOR. DISGUSTING. The parking lot is so small it couldn't even fit my long wheelbase Range Rover! Disgusting. I would NOT recommend this school. If I could give 0 starts I would. I feel terribly sorry for anyone that goes to this school.

Our son has been attending for two years, he is in first grade now. He is always excited to go to…read moreschool and misses it when not there. The campus is like a postcard, the teachers amazingly knowledgeable, kind, and professional, yet loving with the kids. The staff is magnificent. After the hurricane the school leadership, Mr. Salvo, acted superbly addressing safety, way ahead, and communicating with the parents how the response to the hurricane as a family was going as well as weaving the way ahead for the school insofar plans, strategy, and future. The Father and reverend at the church are warm and embracing all the faiths attending the school. We attend every chapel with our son. The teachers are always responsive, and the events are always very appropriate and joyful. Now our son will be learning the violin, and we are excited to see his progress. Being part of the St Mary's family gives us peace and warmth of heart. Academically superior.