This is one of the best high schools in the nation for academics. If you're into sports, it's tops…read morefor that as well. The academic program here is so intense that even though I graduated somewhere around the bottom 1/3 of my class (I blame my ADHD and general teenage boredom), I was so well prepared that college was a total breeze by comparison. I was a student so long ago that I doubt any of the teachers I had are still here, but I found them to be mostly very supportive and of high quality. Some of them took a liking to me and were especially helpful. My suggestion to parents is to try and get your kid involved in other activities here besides just class. If they're not into sports, DHS has all kinds of clubs, youth groups, yearbook, newspaper, etc. Admissions people like seeing this stuff on your college application and it helps a lot with expanding your social circle.

Love this school. I have 2 kids enrolled here, so far a very pleasurable experience. A+ for…read moreacademics D- for diversity.

We live in the city and I teach in the North Suburbs. I was looking for a school somewhere in…read morebetween (it's just a short jog off the Edens), that would provide a high quality education & well rounded experience. As a teacher, I definitely feel like I know what to examine when deciding upon a school. I visited a number of private schools, but when I toured St. Joseph, I felt such a great vibe & I just knew. I visited multiple classrooms in multiple grade levels. Students were engaged in learning in EVERY room in entered (speaking from experience, this is not something you can train kids to fake for a tour). Entering our 4th year at the school, it's everything I hoped it would be. There's such a sense of community at St. Joseph. The way younger students are paired up with an older buddy really developed a sense of belonging from the start. My kids are constantly learning, integrating technology in their learning, and most importantly happy! There are a million opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities & as a working parent, I love that before & after-school care is reasonably priced & available at the school. I really have nothing but great things to say about St. Joseph. If you're looking for a fabulous school with a great community feel, I highly recommend you visit and check it out for yourself!

#Hawthorne 3 yr experience. Parent's, assumed I was the…read morenanny when waiting for my child, My child by his kindergarten teacher was referred to as an 'animal', and "hell" continued from there on. Hawthorne Academy has very few teachers /staff that aren't living in a bubble and will teach and treat every child equally. Principal and other admin /faculty will be too busy with fund raising, picture taken, and presenting this school to be a place for everyone to care what is going on with the less represented population. Bottomline. Donate $10,000 you'll likely have your voice heard & your own parking spot. Give the required you'll need to either leave or conform. A school where some "educators" & Staff are nestled in a quiet, small bubble, in both location and mind #Hawthorne is lacking the exposure needed to educate ALL students . Careful what you allow to enter your child's mind. Once it's there, it's difficult to find and erase. My child and I were poorly affected by Hawthorne Academy Chicago. There are great schools, maybe this one is great for you, but for me, for my son. This school has created HELL, pain, and many nights of tears, and anxiety. I don't wish to give bias or share anything that will hinder another from a place that may be a great fit for you, so I've omitted a few experiences, but, I must be very very honest when I say, be very careful where you place your children. Don't rely on rankings and smiling faces. Be present, listen, and advocate for your child no matter where you chose. Hawthorne Academy in Chicago Lakeview is just not the place I'd personally recommend.

My son has attended Hawthorne for 7 years. Contrary to what has been posted by a former parent, we…read morehave never experienced racial inequality at the school. It has a diverse student population with families whose ethnic roots span the globe. Each year the school has a fundraiser to provide programs in the arts that CPS has eliminated due to budget cutbacks. This fundraiser has silent auctions where parents bid as little or as much as they wish on goods and services. No pressure is put on parents to participate in this event. If someone wishes to bid $10,000 for a personal parking space in the school parking lot, ( and no..I am not that person ), I would thank them for providing enriching programs for the students that they wouldn't otherwise have. If a child has behavioral issues, there are specialists who can address the problem. A teacher's job, ( to state the obvious ) is to teach, and not allow a disruptive child to affect the quality of the education of the other 30 students in the class

For the first few months of going to this school it was fun, but after a while I got this racist…read moreass teacher that was racist to me because I was Muslim.She would ignore me every single day and give me F on my grade even thing I followed instructions.FIRE KATE MAZUKELLI

The school is a top rated school. My little cousin goes here. The teachers are really nice and…read morethey care about the kids. The actually show great support. My cousin had a hard time in reading and they made him comfortable to read. This is a school that I will send my kids one day. I would recommend this school to anyone thinking about moving to Morton Grove school district.

very good place. i feel very safe leaving my little one here. the staff truly cares for the…read morekiddos.

Very professional and kind teachers! Super clean facility! Strong curriculum. Highly recommended!read more

Wonderful school! Excellent teachers, challenging curriculum, and an amazing sense of community…read more Best choice I ever made for my family

We absolutely love it here. Our kids couldn't be happier and I feel like I'm leaving them with…read morefamily every morning when I drop them off. Highly recommend if you want your child to be in a family, community, faith based school where the academics are outstanding too.

I am a coach and was at HPHS Highland Park High School for a tournament. HPHS Highland Park High…read moreSchool is a great school to have a tournament at. All of the spaces used were up to date and had the latest technology. The library was large and was giving off very comfortable vibes. The classrooms were large and had spaces to charge your electronics. The cafeteria was large and had plenty of room for the students. There were two tournaments going on when I was there and there was enough space that neither tournament bothered the other. I highly recommend HPHS Highland Park High School!

My son had a good time at this school. The work was challenging, and they allow many kids the…read moreopportunity to take gifted classes. Teachers are obviously well trained and the parent community is nice - no one has to feel left out.