Our family has had the pleasure of attending St. Pius X Catholic School for 10 years now and…read morecurrently have all 4 of our children enrolled. Our kids have felt loved, encouraged, and appropriately challenged throughout their time there and have consistently *enjoyed* going to school. As parents we couldn't ask for more than the solid foundation St. Pius offers. We started our oldest (now 7th grader) in the Pre-K program years ago with the intention of determining whether St. Pius might be a good fit for elementary school. She (and the other siblings) haven't wanted to leave since! Our kids appreciate the close-knit community including their teachers and friends. We are a non-Catholic family (Protestant) and have always felt welcome. As our 3 oldest kids are now part of the amazing athletics program, our love for St. Pius has grown tremendously. Any child in grades 3-8 has the opportunity to participate in team sports and additional activities which significantly enhances their overall experience. Regarding academics, St. Pius is remarkably appropriate for any level student. We've watched Pius grads go to colleges such as the U.S. Naval Academy, Duke, etc. It would be equally beneficial for the student wanting to pursue trade school after high school graduation. St. Pius X is a local gem. We could send our kids to any private school in Hampton Roads and choose this school for the diverse student population it serves and the supportive and friendly environment it offers.

Greatest. School. Ever…read more I should know. I attended St. Pius for 8 years and "graduated" from there. Hahaha. JV

This school honors the Bay Colony family legacies and forgets about the less privileged students. I…read morewas a student here and I was farther behind than my public school counterparts. I would suggest not sending your child here as the teachers do not help the students. Even students with a hard working ethic fail to succeed at this school. The environment was very toxic, the staff was mostly mediocre, and the lunches were terrible (cold and nasty). The lunch staff once gave us raw chicken. Read that again, RAW chicken. There was mold in the theaters as well. For 30k a year, this is not worth it. Do better.

This is homecoming 2019..half time 35-0...the buldogs are really playing....Jack Stafford , Ben…read moreLocke and Elijish Quamiley are really playing.

This school is AMAZING! Their techniques are immaculate for helping children grow not only in…read morefaith, but in academics. My son was falling behind, but he has came up to speed very quickly. They have many extr-cirrular options and they also have before and after care. They are VERY AFFORDABLE for this area. I definitely recommend OVCA.

My family loves OVCA! The teachers and administration are awesome. They truly love the children…read moreand their families. This is our 1st year at OVCA. The class sizes are small, so the students get alot of 1:1 contact with their teachers. The love of Jesus is in this school. It is such a blessing to be able to be a part of the OVCA family.

I love this school, this year we did so many great things. I've had so much fun in this placeread more

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's who our kids are. As a parent my view of the…read moreschool will differ than that of my kid's. This relationship with Granby started in 2018 when we moved back to the area. Everyone knows that there are other areas that boast about their coveted school system but with each school it has its own set of variables to navigate. The interaction with some school personnel on what I think were typical things were made complicated and drawn out. For example, my kid had enough credits to graduate early but Norfolk Public Schools require Seniors to carry no less than 6 classes. So to our chagrin he was saddled with classes that made him a seat filler. All schools have shenanigans. Parents, that's where you come in. Some of it is shenanigans learned from rule breaking parents with a disregard for authority so at times it trickles down. Happy to say that I had no incidents with my child and school officials. As a matter of fact, shout out to Dr. Byrdsong who personally assisted me with items in the most professional and efficient manner. My kudos to all the teachers who continue to go above and beyond to push students to their full capabilities. Ms. Patton, Ms. Diaz were supportive and genuinely displayed positive attitudes and got things done. In a building that is outdated and confined by budget cuts learning does occur. Here's your Granby fun fact, did you know that the actor Grant Guston (CW's The Flash) attended this school? Yup, you can go on to do great things if you put your mind to it. An overall 3.75 star review due to the age of the building, amenities and communication challenges.

Granby is a great high school. The Admin team provides multiple opportunities for teachers to be…read moreinvolved in the decision-making process. We care about our staff! Furthermore, the principal regularly communicates important information with all stakeholders!

I graduated from here,Nice Teachers,good football team,swim team, baseball, basketball, and…read morevolleyball team women's and men; what the school is known for and there Medical Program this is the #1 School for the Medical or Medicine program at and for A high school level too get ahead of the game before college.

Beautiful high school located in the heart of Ghent. It is within walking distance to all the…read moreshops/restaurants on Colley and 21st Street. They have a huge field that is always kept green and it seems that they are big into sports. Surrounding the other side of this public high school is the residential neighborhood. If you and your family lives nearby, you have a great school right next door!

As an Alumni who attended all 12 years and a parent of two kids who have attended since…read morekindergarten (11 and 9 years), we use to love and be heavily involved with this school, however sadly the school has lost its way in the past five years or so and the administration at the upper school is incompetent to say the least. If you go there don't ever dare to question or advocate for your child or you'll be canceled, which is funny since we were asked to advocate on behalf of the school year end and year out. They will tell you what you want to hear, but dig deep in your research, ask around, buyer beware. They are no longer the Mighty Oaks. Oh, and they have the audacity to charge Norfolk Academy tuition levels for far fewer academic opportunities, support, and extracurricular activities for your children. We are the McCoy's and hopefully I just saved you some money.

I had only been to NCS one other time prior to this visit for the preview production of Hurrah…read morePlayers "Honk". I can really only comment on the theater, not the school itself. However, my knowledge of the school is that it has a solid reputation. The portion of the school which houses the theater is definitely newer than the other portion of the campus. My guess is within 10 years, but this is only a guess. The parking lot and surrounding area where I parked was well maintained. Landscaping was fine, but nothing special in my opinion. Upon walking into the lobby of the theater I was immediately impressed by it's simple elegance. Not huge, but presented very well with a nice size chandelier in the lobby. There is an area to serve refreshments at intermission which worked out well later in the evening. Restrooms were adjacent to the left. I found them new, or updated unsure. They were clean, had soap and paper towels. Upon walking in the theater I was awe struck by the beauty of the venue. Seating for around 350 on red fold down chairs which proved very comfortable for the performance. Natural wood surrounds stage opening. Although the stage was not as wide as larger facilities it worked pretty good. However, the cast of "Honk" was somewhat crowded. Lighting and sound seemed appropriate the smaller theater. Again, review is NOT for the school only the theater. I really enjoyed myself and the Norfolk Collegiate School theater. Our family had a great time and really enjoyed the show too!

Best high school in Virginia beach! Teachers are excellent, programs are great, everything is…read moreamazing!

Dr. Hedrick has got to be the worst head of school there is. I went to Williams my 3rd and 4th…read moregrade years and it was nothing short of a horror show. The adults and parents take themselves too seriously and are the kind of adults that peaked in high school and think they have the authority to do and say whatever they want. The teachers love to embarrass students based on learning abilities and make sure nothing stays discreet. The school does absolutely nothing in the way of bullying besides some lousy posters. If you are getting bullied in The Williams school best believe your bully will not get any punishments or long term consequences. The kids there are also horrible and will shun anybody out of their circle who doesn't fit their requirements. Going there feels like an overpriced cult that you can't seem to get out of, and once you do you can't even remember why you went there in the first place.

When I first started there in fifth grade I would describe the school as quiet. It was an excellent…read moreschool until the hired Dr. Hedrick as the new head of school. When she took control of the school she brought along a teacher named Mrs. Pinner. We all hated her. She has a way of teaching that just shows she doesn't know what she is talking about. Once I had to tell her how to do an assignment. I found this absolutely outrageous. I also found that the way they would discipline was not the standard. Students can expect to get in trouble for being too loud on the stairs when really we are just talking. Students can expect to get locked out of a classroom even if your previous teacher let you out late. These two things can be excused as they aren't on a regular basis however the new management is awful. In conclusion Dr. Hedrick and Mrs. Pinner have got to go.

Couldn't even get them on the phone, very little communication via email. Still no tour or…read moreinterview scheduled. Oddly enough, the staff isn't diverse... look at their website.

I go to Norfolk collegiate and I used to go to public school. My parents and I thought it would be…read morevery different. The only thing different is that there is more homework and the lunch is different. I am learning things already that I have learned in lower grades at my old public school. The real reason I am giving my school one star is because there is a lot of bullying going on. Involving me and many other students. I am the type of person to go to the staff to tell about bullying such as the guidance counselor, principal, and the dean of students. I went many times in the past year but nothing was ever solved. I have gone maybe 3-4 times this year and nothing is being solved. This year about me and other students getting bullied. Last year my mother called and that's when they actually handled it. If you are bringing your child to Norfolk collegiate for no bullying your gonna get a lot of it. And if your getting bullied bad the school will do nothing about it. They put online that they have 0% bullying, but that is not the truth. The school acts as if there is no bullying but two years a lot of kids were physically bullied by someone such as getting pushed into lockers and the school has covered it up. So I recommend to not bring your child to Norfolk collegiate because it is not a good environment to keep your child happy.