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.

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.

The staff at Von Steuben are extremely disrespectful and do not consider students' feelings…read more Principal Stutton shows little to no care for the students; the only time it seemed to matter was when her daughter was graduating. The security guard, William, is consistently rude and creates problems with students for no valid reason. Pauly Edith is especially unprofessional--she mocks students and frequently disrespects them. This school claims to prioritize mental health, yet when students actually need support, it is rarely provided. Students' feelings are constantly dismissed and pushed aside. Von Steuben needs to do better.

A Graduation Speech by: Someone Who Did Not Earn Valedictorian or Salutatorian…read more Freshman Year: Pimple Ridden. My freshman year was the first time I had witnessed a fellow classmate become sexually abused via a Chicago bus. Yo, what? Sophomore Year: Geometry Stricken. Junior Year: Trigonometry went swell. Senior Year: I met the one. I hope you're safe out there. Sometimes Chicago feels and looks like a grey jungle. Was I an individual or an outcast? This is something I still ponder to this day. It's hard to find love in a city filled with so many souls that are constantly rushing everywhere. Chill. Slow down. Enjoy the little things. Life is finite. Appreciate people. Give respect to earn it. Von taught me these life lessons. Thank you. Good luck to all future generations to come. GO PANTHERS! Sincerely, A 2013 Alumni P.S.: Special thanks goes to every teacher I had the honor and privilege of meeting between 2009 to 2013. The intelligence you shared was priceless.

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.

St Hilary is where I went to school 90's and two of my kids graduated from there. Everyone's…read moreexperience is different so I can't speak for others but when reviewers make posts doing personal attacks on principals then I will speak on it as well. Mrs. Donovan helped keep the school going when times were rough and helped my family stay (and others in need) when I lost my job. The sports program, music, and art were great when my kids were there. Not to mention the holiday concerts/parties, school dances, and fund raisers. So to say there was nothing to do or no events happening seems misleading. I'm a Red Devil and Cardinal for life and not someone talking from an account that was just made to hide.

This used to be an amazing school. Ever since the Ms. Donavan took over as principal this school…read morewent down hill. So many parents pulled out their children out of St. Hilary school because of her. She does not know how to manage a school. It is sad to see Parents pay so much money every month and the school cannot provide air conditioners in class. The students have to learn in 85-90 degree weather in class. I spoke to many parents in this school and wonder where the money that we pay goes to. The students have no school events, no activities. Worst principal ever in this school.

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.

My first review got taken down and I'm a bit upset it did because I did nothing but be honest and…read morestate the truth. I wouldn't recommend this school. I use to go here many years ago when it was St. Scholastica all girls school. My son went here his freshman year and there was a lot that got swept under the rug. The principal is hard to get in contact with, Ms. Vasquez and Mr. Fusco handle almost everything and the female security here are extremely unprofessional and rude. I'll keep it short since my first review got removed. If you care about your kids and want them to get a great education, I suggest not to go here. I think the only thing this school has going for them is their performing arts plays they showcase and band concerts. Other than that, security isn't great because there are a ton of fights I've witnessed as a parent and had to call the police and take matters into my own hands while I was waiting for my son. A huge incident also happened with my son and my teen didn't get the proper support from this school after it happened. I've also had an encounter with a certain security guard and she came off extremely petty, childish and not professional at all. Please hire actual security that knows how to do their job and conduct themselves, Amber hangs out in the back with students after school and gets too comfortable with the students to the point where it looks inappropriate for a guard and student to engage in conversations like she's one of the "homies". This is a huge reason why there are so many kids with violent and bully behavior here. Instead of intervening you have lazy security guards that do nothing but act like they are teenagers just lounging with students. Where was security when my son was sucker punched by a kid that harassed him for no reason? Where was security when two boys older than my son attacked him in the locker room? I reported the threats before the actual assault happened and no one took it serious before or after, resulting to me transferring him out of the school. It's quite disappointing because I feel like the staff here doesn't care enough about the students. You have enablers here that rather support the bullies and female security guards that rudely interrogate parents when we pull into the drive way to pick up our kids.

Please is you care about your kids don't send them here. The principal and assistant principal are…read moreboth racist. They both bully the younger kids and so what they can so the black high school kids don't graduate. You can complain to the network but they sweep everything under the rugs. I have complained thousands of time about the assistant principal bullying my 12 year old and nothing as been done about it. You can request parent conference and try and call and talk to them and they are always unavailable or in a meeting. I have been waiting three for the principal to return my calls. They make up policy as they go alone and when ask to see it in writing they give you the run around. Academically they don't teach your child anything different then a public school. I've actually sat in on a class and the teacher had no control of the student. Once I stood up and got the class attention and handed the class back to the teacher, the teacher proceeded to put on a YouTube video. If you care of your kids future this is not the school for them. Your best bet is to take them up the street to CMSA.

My daughter is in 2nd grade at Bethesda and has attended since she was three. My daughter has…read morethrived at Bethesda and loves her school. Our family appreciates the small, family-like environment of the school. Every teacher and student knows each other no matter the age/grade. Since the classes are so small, teachers have been able to really individualize their instruction and care to best meet my daughter's needs, abilities, and talents. All of her teachers have shown her so much love and have been very supportive of our family. The school's student population is also very diverse and my daughter has made meaningful connections with her peers and teachers.

Bethesda International Academy has been a second home for my 2 children. They both began with the…read morePre K program, my oldest graduated with honors and went on to receive a full scholarship from a well known high school. My youngest is in 7th grade and she is thriving. Bethesda has a tremendous focus on developing successful students/leaders. I highly recommend BIA.

I got a decent education for 2 years I was at A.H.S. Even…read morebeing a Latin King the teachers made the effort and showed me that there's more to life than Chicago! I say that as a proud Chicagoan!

Son is an IB sophomore and we are so pleased about the caring and supportive teachers,…read moreadministration, staff and other parents involved with Amundsen. Our expectations have been exceeded on every front. This is a fantastic neighborhood school and opportunities abound for kids to pursue academics, athletics and clubs in a warm and welcoming environment with lots of options.

Great school some of my best memories were here from 4th-6th grade. Not a fan of the extension tho…read more WHY RED?

My child loves Decatur and excels in the environment. The teachers are caring and the parents are…read moreinvolved and enthusiastic about the school. They have a well rounded curriculum including art, music, foreign language and technology. Decatur is culturally diverse with all income levels.