Explore Academy - Peoria

The principal is disengaged. They are not good at following an I.E.P.

Receptionist or lady at front counter today as of June 10th 2025, was extremely disrespectful and unprofessional when it came to too child pick and my child almost going in a random car

This place is joke. If you have a special needs child. DO NOT TAKE THEM HERE. Even for simple testing.

Extremely disappointed with my child's experience. Unaddressed bullying, teacher communication causing mental distress to my child, excessive workload, a lack of in-class support, AND a dismissive front office has led to a complete aversion to school. This has negatively impacted my child's well-being and academic engagement.

I have two boys who attend Arrowhead! They both love going to school, feel safe and supported, and learn at a high level daily. We love the community and care that our boys receive while at school. The staff love our kids, go above and beyond to make them feel valued, and always respond to our needs as parents.

I am very disappointed in our experience with this school and ultimately decided it was no longer the right placement for my child.Despite having a 504 Plan, my child’s documented accommodations—including dietary needs and reminders to drink water—were not consistently followed. Academically, reading instruction occurred only twice per week, which led to significant delays and was especially concerning given the school’s small class size and private setting. There was a noticeable lack of individualized academic support.Supervision and school culture were also troubling. On multiple occasions, staff did not assist my child during drop-off. Inappropriate behavior and language among students went unaddressed, including name-calling from older students. A teacher’s response that this behavior “meant they loved her” was deeply concerning and unacceptable.Communication was inconsistent and often unclear. Progress reports were repeatedly delayed and, when finally received, contradicted prior conversations about my child’s academic struggles. Additionally, my child’s tutor identified academic deficiencies that had never been communicated by the school, and there were inconsistencies between staff regarding her progress.Overall, this experience showed a lack of accountability, communication, and appropriate support. Families should ask detailed questions about accommodations, academic intervention, and how student behavior is handled before enrolling.