I had a very good experience with MacArthur high school. Coming onto campus the first thing you…read morenotice it's a beautiful mature trees, that outline and surround the entirety of the campus. As you encounter faculty and staff you get a sense of community here that I don't always find on high school campuses. Between my work, and also between having some very active family members in the high school community I have a unique opportunity to visit and work with a lot of high schools. I can honestly say that this one is very helpful, friendly, and welcoming. I was here for an event that my grandson was participating in. That event required tickets and essentially you have to go onto a website or get an app in order to purchase tickets even as a visitor to the school. The staff here was very friendly and helpful as far as helping me purchase tickets for my family. I also attended the concession stand and the adults and students There were very friendly, welcoming and helpful too. I have to say my visit here, and all the encounters I had with people that represent the school, including the students was very pleasant.

Love this school great school. This school is more than a place it is a home for some of us. Wish…read morewe were still young and live a little longer.

The school staff I've seen so far is rude to me and the other students. Thankfully I don't have to…read morego to this school much longer, but today I got yelled at by a teacher who I won't name for something so small! It's really dumb and stupid for how they treat us. Even parents too! It seems like they have no respect for others besides the other staff. For any parents seeing this, I don't recommend the place if you want your kid's mental state to be good.

This teacher ms. Newman is so unrganized and doesn't know how to teach, I usually have good…read moreexperiences with teachers, but with this one all she know how to do is yap my ear off with a side of teacher. If your about to come to this school please make sure you request to not get this teacher

I'm a student so here is my view, this school is amazing. Let me answer some questions you may have…read more How many schools are in Townview?? There are 6 schools in Townview 1.Talented and Gifted (TAG) the smartest 2.school of engineering (SEM) 3. School of law (JBS Law magnet) 4. High school of health professions (HSHP) my school 5. School of business management (SBM 6. Education and social services (ESSM) Is this school hard?? Yes it is, and depending on which school you go into it may be even harder. For example TAG is harder overall than HSHP. They get more work and have high standards over all. Though some schools may have higher standards all the school are great and each holds their students to what they believe to be a reasonable academic goal. Is it hard to get in?? Yes and no, it has gotten easier which is a complaint I have. The class size has gone up so it is "easier" to get in. But it is in no way easy to get in. You still have to prepare and deliver on all the entry requirements and if even then nothing is guaranteed. Personally I love this school it prepares me perfectly for the future I want and sets me on the math to make my dreams into reality. All the teachers are great at their job so if you aren't doing good in a class that's on you because I know the teachers do all they can to help you succeed. From tutoring times to giving out their emails so you can ask questions at any times. If you come to Townview and are willing to put in the work then the teachers will be sure to help you get where you want to go and end up with that dipping your hand. Hope to see you here one day if you are considering applying- Diego class of 2021

DallasISD announced that, as of this year, ALL students have the option of getting FREE breakfast…read moreAND lunch regardless of economic situation; not even a form to sign! I was gleeful... my HS daughter, was another story, her response, "Caf food is awful!" "Awful" seemed a bit extreme, but this is young person who typically has a lunch bag packed with hummus, tabbouleh and feta cheese chunks with naan bread and fresh fruit salad. But, with an entire year of FREE LUNCHES on the table, I had to check it out for myself. The meal was not bad for the $3 'civilian' rate I paid! Jumbo Fish Stick on wheat bun, beans, lime rice, mac n cheese all rather flavorful; but the canned fruit... not so much. The fish was actually FISH, not like the 'fish product' of yore! It flaked like fish, had a lightly crunchy crust and wasn't greasy at all. It possibly was baked! I fixed it up with Sriracha sauce and Ranch dressing. They get major creds for the service bar (fresh orange infused iced water) with a nice assortment of condiments! Not just salt/pepper, ketchup/mustard; there were bottles of lime juice, Sriracha sauce, BBQ sauce, Cajun, Ranch & Balsamic dressings and more! I certainly didn't have it this good at my HS cafeteria! The 'Kiddling'? She will be enjoying the culinary benefits of my school tax dollars this year! What we save will go towards Restaurant Week 2015, YAH! ABOUT THE TOWNVIEW CAMPUS... This campus is one of the best kept secrets in the often maligned DallasISD system. It houses six magnet schools (see below) and all six have consistently ranked top 100 on USNews & World Report list of the Best Public High Schools* in the nation. The School for the Talented & Gifted has been ranked #1 seven years out of nine; most recently the past 3 years in a row, 2012, 2013 & 2014. (*list of 500, selected from 20,000). 1 Talented & Gifted 2 Science & Engineering 3 Business & Management 4 Law & Public Safety 5 Education & Social Services 6 Health Professionals

This school held their senior graduation at Dickies Arena, My son was one of the recipients of the…read more2024 year. It was so much fun be to be apart of his great milestone in life.

It seems that this school caters to athletes only. The lady that answers the phones for the office…read morecomes off extremely rude. She seems put out by very simple requests. There are some teachers here that are great though.

In October 2021, my black daughter was called the n-word by a white student. Simply because he…read morethought it would be funny and embarrassing to do so. My daughter acted immediately to inform the AP and share her witnesses. Once home she also informed her parents. However, I was never notified by the school. The next morning I arrived to talk to the AP who acknowledged his error in not informing us (however, this lack of communication continued as I had to consistently follow-up). The AP shared my daughters account of the situation was accurate. I stated given the hateful nature of intimidation and bullying, the child should be removed from my daughters classes as well as receive out of school suspension. Neither occurred. The overarching theme in the handling of this has been to dismiss and ignore. The messaging to my daughter and our family has been- its okay. As an adult female who has lived in several parts of the country I have NEVER had this experience- yet, while at HPMS, my 13 yr old daughter has. For the record, this behavior is UNACCEPTABLE. Given the lack of response and concern, this behavior will not only continue at HPMS but fester. It is apparent the safety of their students- both mentally and physically- is not a priority and I will be removing my daughter from the district.

Great place to teach the kids. The traffic is a little hard to navigate through when picking or…read moredropping off kids though

a rival school to Hillcrest. More predominantly white and better funded. If you want a better IB…read moreexperience with a smaller class size, go to hillcrest. But if you care more about social things than woodrow is for you. Tbh i prefer hillcrest academically but this school def has better sports. your pic!

Woodrow works wonders. It serves a population which goes from the children of doctors, lawyers and…read moreother post-grad professionals to those whose parents didn't finish school in Mexico. This mix is unique, you won't find it at other schools. The social skills and friendships formed are as impressive as the academics. Speaking of that, The Dallas Morning News recently published that Woodrow is #1 in academic gains in Dallas. The school was redesigned three years ago into four college prep academies which offer AP and IB (International Baccalaureate). Woodrow and its feeder, J. L. Long Middle School, are the only two IB schools in Dallas. Transfers for those out of the attendance zone are available with applications starting in January. Unlike DISD magnets, Woodrow offers the full range of athletic and extracurricular activities. It is the quintessential American high school experience. The Lakewood area is a bit like a small town and many generations have attended the school resulting in many traditions and an extensive alumni network. My only gripe would be that the principal, going into his third year, is a little to strict on spirit and pep rallies. He does attend most sporting events, however. Overall, it's a great school and a true oasis of education in DISD.

I love the school the students are outstanding I enjoy the people that are there to take care of…read morethe students and there are many services in organizations which the students can take her in. I'm excited for the new principal who has just started and I believe that he will take the school to even higher heights then it has reached in the past! If I had anything to say is I wish that the community supported the school a little bit more but I'm sure in the years to come that this too will improve.

Very good school-- some amazing teachers, some okay. Probably the biggest discrepancies are in the…read moretheology department. I had some amazing, compassionate theology teachers, and one who made me feel like I was going to hell because I wasn't Catholic. Ursuline does prepare you well for AP testing, but in some AP classes that have multiple teachers, how well you do depends almost entirely on which teacher you get as some prepare you better than others. However, the school places WAY too much emphasis on sports, and a lot of the funding is funneled into athletics. When I was there, I was a member of the Speech and Debate team. We got no attention or funding from the school, and it showed at competitions. I had to hire a separate, outside-of-school forensics coach just to know what I was doing. It was frankly embarrassing to go up against other prep schools like Hockaday and Parish, both of which had paid coaches and did very well, with no support from the school. It never really felt like a team as much as it did certain individuals (who were very good but had to figure it out for themselves with no coach) competing.

I can't believe there are no reviews yet?? Where are all those happy UA girls?…read more I graduated class of '02 and loved everything about my 4 years at UA. Coming out of Plano public schools, it was soooo refreshing to finally make some girl friends that are worth keeping (nothing against Plano, but I found my classmates to be a lot of things, but genuine was not one of them). I will have it be noted that it has been 7 years since I graduated and I still talk to my 5 best friends from high school daily (via email.. but it still counts). Friends like that are a rare find and worth every penny my precious parents spent on my tuition here. A few months ago, I went to a dinner for Bay Area Alumnae. It was so fun to see generations of UA girls and get together to hear about what is new at the school. I am really hoping to be able to do it again soon. It sounds like some major renovations are happening and it is so exciting to see our beautiful campus being so nicely maintained. Not only did I make lifelong friends here, but I received a great education and learned to be a confident and competent woman. As a parent, that is all you can ask for!