sullivan is a good school if you are looking for high…read moreexcellence this is the school the only thing i think they should change is the teachers with bad english

Every time I walk into this school, everyone is so friendly and helpful. I know the staff here are…read moreworking their tails off and are committed to creating a safe space where students get a quality education.

Kilmer has a bad reputation left over from 5 years ago when it had a terrible principal. Now it has…read morean amazing principal and great things are happening there. I could not be happier with the education my child receives there. In my experience, teachers are innovative, committed, and attentive to each student's unique needs.

Excuse me...what kind of school throws out books? Your taxpayers paid for those books. There are…read morehundreds of organizations, businesses that would welcome those books. Something is wrong with the administration of this highly regarding learning institution. Makes me wonder what else do you throw out that can be used by those less fortunate.

I am a tutor who works in a number of different CPS high schools. I have had a chance to see the…read morefacilities and experience some of the faculty and programs at each school, and by my estimation Senn High School is one of the finest options available. The school offers a number of specialized programs, from their IB school to the arts program. I wholeheartedly support the efforts of this excellent school.

Wonderful school wonderful learning environment wonderful helpful Admin and teachers…read more Great school

Peirce school is a wonderful school and provides excellent academic curriculum. Principal,…read moreteachers, and parents are dedicated to making Peirce an amazing school. Peirce has many programs and partnerships with organizations that focus on improving students learning skills and provide recreational activities for students. My two boys love their teachers and are excited to share what they have learned from school. As a parent I am well informed and updated on my children's educational and emotional developmental. I recommend Peirce school if you are considering it for your child. They are PreK - 8th grade school. Peirce is having an Open House on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 8:30 am - 10 am if you would like to stop by. You can also email the school at peirceopenhouse@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Great school!! My kids are very happy to be at Scared heart school. The teacher are truly invested…read morein my children's education and their growth as learner. Highly recommend!

I give 5 stars to the school . I graduated from the grammar /elementary school in 1983. Made alot…read moreof friends, teachers/instructors were interesting. We always had mass on Friday mornings. It was very expensive for my parents at the time. However, they sacrificed only the best things. I love them very much !. One of my classmates is a New York time best selling author, another one a film maker, and others Investment bankers, CEO of a company and engineers/doctors.

My family has been part of NCA's diverse community for 4 years after my two boys started at the…read moreschool in Pre-K. I've been continuously impressed with the school. Its leadership, responsiveness when issues arise, offerings for students (and families), and overall culture, is phenomenal. Their tagline of educating "minds that think, hearts that love, and hands that serve" truly is their mission, and it shows in everything they do. Here are a few reasons why I love the school: - Their academic benchmarks far surpass all traditional CPS schools. - They have excellent in-school programs. eg. school-wide morning meetings; a "house" system that brings the whole school together and focuses attention on moral leaders from past/present; a buddy system matching older students with younger students. - They have excellent programming outside of school too. eg. flexible early care starting at 6:30am and after care until 6pm, chess club, after school arts and crafts, soccer. - They handle student conflict (eg. bullying) exceptionally well, with immediate responses focusing on restorative justice, not just discipline. -Their focus on ethics, (I saw this as a non-Catholic). They don't over-index on the religion component. Rather, they focus on the ideals of Catholicism (eg. Love of God and neighbor, service to others, human dignity, social justice). They also hand out "Wildcat awards" to students each day in morning meeting, calling out students who exemplify moral behaviors. For example, my son came home yesterday, beaming with pride, showing us his award certificate received earlier that day (pictured). -Reasonable tuition with discounts for multiple students + financial aid. I plan to send my kids here until the age out in 8th grade. They are thriving at NCA.

My child was assaulted by two classmates, and when we brought this to the attention of the school…read morethey said that the assailants thought my child "liked it" and referred to them as gentleman. We left the school - they took the tuition anyway citing policy. Today they had the absolute gall to ASK FOR A DONATION TO THEIR ANNUAL FUND. Run. Run far away from this school.

Northside really is an exceptional place. I was a part of the first class to complete four years in…read morethe high school, and I can say, without a doubt, that Northside had the kind of impact on me that I don't think I could have had elsewhere. The staff at this school is remarkable not only because of their depth of knowledge on various subject, but because of the fresh approach that they take to education and the compassion that they show their students. It was my experience that the teachers at Northside didn't punch out as soon as the bell rang (or the music played). As for the overall environment, this school has always been extremely progressive in it's approach to the arts and it's dedication to pursuing them. The open mics used to be something of legendary quality for Chicago high school students, and that tradition has been carried on by the annual arts festival the school presents. I found myself completely prepared for college, but more importantly, completely prepared to go after the things in life I wanted to explore personally and artistically. Northside always treated me more like a human than a statistic, which is rare in the CPS. If I ever made the mistake of procreating, I'd be sending my kid here.

Northside College Prep is an excellent and rather unusual high school. It's a Chicago public…read moreschool, with selective enrollment. Students must apply, have a great academic record, and score very well on an entrance exam in order to be accepted. All academic classes are taught at the honors or AP level, which provides the challenge needed by motivated students. My daughter is a freshman here, and so far I've been very impressed with the curriculum, faculty, and teaching methods. The schedule resembles that of a university: each academic class meets twice a week. Every Wednesday is dedicated to an alternative learning program called "Colloquium" which gives students an opportunity to sample a variety of subjects. The administration is well organized and supportive of the staff. In addition, there are very strong parent organizations that contribute to the life and health of the school community. If you know of an academically gifted grade school student, I would highly recommend that you consider NCP when evaluating high schools.

Its ok. The rules and dress code is very not ok. I think they should allow crocs, what if someone…read moreis so broke and can only go to this public school and buy walmart crocs? Then what. Exactly, so the rules just got stricter and it's not very smart rules.

A general public high school that has to accept ALL kids from the neighborhood. Luckily, most of…read morethe kids are wonderful.

I love this high school…read more There is That one teacher who really gets you. Your Crew. The yearbook! Friday nights under the lights. Get your groove on. Clubs, activities, extracurriculars. Spirit week. Community support.