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.

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.

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 school has tarnished my gorgeous son Bartholomew. He would get made fun of and have a sock…read morethrown at him every day by the same bullies.

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!

As a current senior at savio is can say the atmosphere is definitely toxic. But that's not the full…read morestory. I've seen all the reviews here and can tell what they're talking about, and frankly, they're very exaggerated. Someone talked about underrepresentation which i agree with, but has nothing to do with race or origin. I feel severely under represented as a student, but this is because there's a group of popular kids with white and mexican kids that dominate this, which is not related to race. I also saw the review talking about the two administration peoples,and i agree to a WAY lesser extent: They may have been incompetent, but in now way did they severely affect the savio environment in such a way. I truly know one of the people they're taking about and they tried their best, even if students didn't feel it worked. About what's actually "toxic", are the students themselves. The teachers enable the popular kids and their spoiled entitlement and lack of spiritual education in which these kids blatantly gossip and disrespect other nice teachers. They shun those who are themselves and like joking around when they very well do the same. About savio's work load, it's very difficult, especially junior year, but after all no one is forcing us to pay to o there every year, it's college preparatory after all. I do agree that savio underpays their staff, but they're not exactly government funded, when staff sign up, they know their salary. Lastly, for my real opinion on Savio: It's not very catholic, and lacks a spiritual aspect. Go to a cheaper catholic school like San Juan Diego and find a more friendly student environment.

Great school. Run at university level classes. Not a good school for the below average student…read more Expect a lot of homework.teChers are phenomenal and opportunities are amazing .total population of students is less than 400 .small classes .a lot of resources and teacher help

I came here to visit my son for lunch.... We waited in the lunch line for what seemed about 10…read moreminutes, and I grabbed my burger and went on my way. When I lifted the bun..... there was no cheese... The burgers here are insanely dry, and if that's what they're feeding my child I want no business here!!! EXTREMELY DISSAPOINTED.

Fantastic school, with a wonderful and caring staff. Principal Paul Johnson is incredible, and is…read morethe only principle we would ever want for our kids. Our two sons have both graduated from Vista, and our daughter is currently attending, and we would never go anywhere else.