Highland Park High School

Where do I even begin. Pick-up is chaotic and unsafe. On one occasion, my 5- and 6-year-old were allowed to walk across the intersection of Douglas and Mockingbird. By the grace of God, I happened to be at that intersection at the time. When I brought this to the principal’s attention, I was told it was my children’s fault for not following instructions to turn back toward the school. They are five and six years old.How did both children believe their number was called, leave their designated area, walk out the front door, and reach an intersection without any adult stopping them or verifying where they were going? During pick-up there are adults and children everywhere, yet it appears no one truly has oversight of what is happening. This is extremely dangerous.Additionally, the bullying is severe and concerning. My children were the youngest in their classes during our first year at Bradfield, as many students are held back. It raises serious questions about whether this practice is being used to artificially inflate academic scores.

The new principal and counselor are insufferable. They care more about charitable contributions (for their own pockets) than academics. Their attention goes to the highest bidder. Not academically minded at all. Like one reviewer mentioned, all the good staff left.

This school is not recommended. My kid says that the school is full of racist.

We absolutely love this school! The teachers and staff are incredibly dedicated and genuinely invested in the students. My son feels happy, safe, and encouraged every day. The school does a wonderful job balancing strong academics with character development and community. We feel very lucky to be part of such a supportive and welcoming environment.

I didn’t have a good experience. The school tends to sweep issues under the rug. Leaders don’t always practice what they preach.

As a concerned member of the school community, I feel compelled to share my experience with the current leadership at CKS. Unfortunately, the principal, Lisa Bosco, has shown a consistent pattern of poor judgment, lack of professionalism, and a dismissive attitude toward both students and staff.Communication under this administration has been ineffective at best. Concerns from parents and faculty often go unaddressed or are met with hostility. There is a noticeable lack of transparency in decision-making, which has led to confusion and frustration throughout the school community.More troubling is the principal’s behavior and demeanor. Rather than fostering a welcoming, respectful environment grounded in Catholic values, Lisa Bosco often displays arrogance and ignorance, making it difficult for meaningful collaboration to take place. Staff morale has significantly declined, and many feel unsupported in their roles.A school leader should embody compassion, wisdom, and humility—qualities sorely lacking here. For the sake of the students and the greater school community, it is imperative that the Diocese or governing board reevaluate the leadership at Christ the King school.