Hillcrest High School

I went to this school to do a Tennis Assembly with all grades and had the best time with the kids. I found the kids happy, polite and excited about learning, several teachers dropped in to see what the excitement was all about, and they were one of the most friendliest and warm teachers ever. Felt right at home with them as they were very friendly. The Principal I met years ago, she was great then and the same now. She's a great lady. The asst. principal was so warm and friendly and so excited for the kids to get the experience of learning a few things about tennis. We are coming back to them in the Fall with an afterschool program for the kids. I fell in love with that school and the staff, including the office personnel. They were great to work with, and getting to know them was a pleasure. The PE coach was great and had a good relationship with the kids and a lot of respect given both ways. The kids showed a lot of respect to my team that came with me. I/we can't wait until the Fall to start us on a journey to building a great relationship with everyone at this school.

The school is good and respectful teachers

I loved everything about my son’s experience at Dealey. Great friends were made here, great teachers, study aboard in middle school, and education. 10/10

The school is beautiful. The students can be pleasant. The teaching staff is another matter. Some of the staff/teachers are very impolite toward visiting teachers. They seem to get a thrill out iof bullying teachers who are not on staff at their school. The principal needs to correct the negative school climate. They are VERY negative toward substitute teachers.

As a family who values education, partnership, and open communication, our experience at this school ultimately fell short of expectations.While the community presents itself as warm and welcoming, we found that the academic support and resources were limited, particularly when students require differentiated instruction or structured intervention. Rather than offering comprehensive support strategies, retention was presented as a primary solution, which raised concerns for us as parents.Additionally, important conversations regarding our children’s academic future were handled in a way that felt rushed and lacked collaborative tone. We believe educational decisions should be made with families, not positioned as foregone conclusions. As parents, we value being treated as partners in our children’s education, and unfortunately that partnership did not feel consistently present.Having transitioned from a public school environment where our children previously thrived, it became clear that this private setting was not equipped with the level of resources or accountability structures necessary to support their growth.This school may be a good fit for families seeking a small, close-knit environment, but we encourage prospective parents to ask detailed questions about academic resources, intervention strategies, and how student progress concerns are addressed before enrolling.