My duaghter is starting this year, so I don't have a complete picture of the 'longfellow' experience yet, but so far I am very impressed with the faculty and the students i have met. Like they say, don't judge a book by its cover. Don't judge Longfellow by its campus. The building was clearly first
... Read more rate when constructed. The building, added trailers and stark landscape could use some TLC. Inside though is the good stuff. Passionate teachers, interested students and a safe environment to really make some progress and get some learning done. One ding; no organized sports. We are planning on compensating, but it seems to me that this would really complete the school and make it a complete package and 5 stars. So for now 4 stars so far! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
I'm really disappointed that they do not have sports for students, also, I feel that the amount of homework they give the students is extreme. With that said, the quality of education the students are receiving is STELLAR! No complaints in that area. My dauther is on the A honor roll, she is learning
... Read more a lot and is doing very well. The teachers and all of the staff are all extremel professional and set a very good example. There is never any horseplay in the hallways, everything seems to be in order and under control. I am pleased overall, had the school had sports for girls, I would have given it 5 stars. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
As a teacher I have to say that Longfellow is an outstanding school. We have a staff of teachers who not only work well together but our one goal is for the students to excell. We are located in a very safe and secure environment. Our test scores are some of highest in DISD. I believe parents who
... Read more live close to us are missing a great opportunity of not checking us out before sending their childern to a private school. As a magnet academy, many of Longfellow students continue on the DISD magnet high school, several of them rated as top in the Nation. This year (2007/2008) Longfellow is a National Blue Ribbon School. Only two are in DISD, only about 26 in Texas. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 02/27/08
I attend Longfellow. It's actually a great school! I really like it. The only bad part is it don't have sport!!
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Posted by a student on 08/03/05
Longfellow is an excellent school in helping students figure out what they may want to do in life as a career. The teachers are great, and it is somewhat a small school when you compare it to others, so that means smaller classrooms which can be a good thing. One things I do not like so much about my
... Read more school is that they do not have sports. That is probably the only disadvantage about this school. But both the choir and band are great. I am currently in advanced choir and I love it! our choir and band are both aweard winning. So overall, I would say Longfellow is a great oppurtunity, but since it is a magnet school it may be hard for some kids to leave old friends, as it was for me when i started the 7th grade. It really just depends if the student is ready. Read less
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Dallas schools — Henry W Longfellow Academy is located at 5314 Boaz St, Dallas TX 75209. 5314 Boaz St is in the Greenway Park neighborhood and 75209 ZIP code in Dallas, TX The school district for Henry W Longfellow Academy is the Dallas Independent School District. Henry W Longfellow Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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