Second Baptist School
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34 reviews
Grades
PK-12
PK-12
Type
Private
Private
6410 Woodway Drive
Houston, TX 77057
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 365-2310
Community Reviews
Read what parents are saying about Second Baptist SchoolThis is a great school for teachers who have their kids there. They are treated better than families who pay / donate. All the posts in social media are mostly from kids from teachers and staff. This is how they retain their teachers by having their families there. The student body is probably half of the staff that works there. Its great for them. But not as much for families who pay / donate. They feel entitled. There is nothing in place for learning differences. If your kid has a learning difference do not apply. And do not be deceived. It is a business, at the end they want the application but they will not take them in. Academics are great, they do prepare the kids. But again, only accept the smart kids or kids from teachers. It is also an open campus. There are a lot of shootings nowadays in Houston. It does make me scared. Carpool is a joke, you drop off your kid in the opposite side of the campus and they have to walk to their class. In an open campus again with construction workers. We are heartbroken and put in a bad situation by admissions. One of my kids was not accepted. They didn't care for our family. And I know people who got their family all in just because they are teachers / staff there. It is not ok to split a family. They do not live by their "Christian" belief. It is not Christian to reject a sibling. The admissions team is the worst here, really deceiving. Beware. "Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." Romans 15:7
Posted by a parent on 5/10/2023This school has communication issues. They refuse to respond To my requests for Information in a timely manner.
Posted by a parent on 4/28/2023Absolutely no diversity of thought. No room for discussion. If you are anything other than a Republican, even just moderate, have fun never speaking up when someone says something you disagree with. No one will have your back. There were anti-trans/anti-gay upperschool assemblies. Regardless of opinions, that's ridiculous. If you don't fit the mold, you will be made fun of. Maybe not to your face, but it's happening. You'll find your group, but you're still being looked down on by everyone else. Also, if you join at anytime other than elementary school, the friend groups are pretty well established. The actual education is good. Other than teachers being very politically opinionated, the're effective. It's likely not much better than whatever public school you're zoned to. Keep in mind this place costs slightly less than college tuition. If you want to go to UT or A&M, don't go here. You will be fighting for a spot in the top 6% that will consist of 4 students that are spending thousands on tutors. Try your luck at any public school. If you want a traditional "high-school" experience at all, go somewhere else. Also safety-wise, there are armed guards. So it is safe in that way. You are absolutely not safe from harsh punishment and ridicule.
Posted by a community member on 4/27/2023Wonderful teachers and administrators who care - we have 3 kids at SBS and are very happy with their experience (kids are very happy as well).
Posted by a parent on 5/10/2022Prospective families need to know is this is a Baptist School, so don't expect it to be anything else. Also, be very aware that the campus is wide open. Since it is first and foremost a church, anyone can access campus at any time during the school day. Even kids that have been asked to leave the school for disciplinary reasons are allowed on campus because it is also a church. The upper school is particularly at risk with full access and lots of places that are out of sight like the stairwells. But, even younger students travel alone on the wide open campus. Also, plan on spending a couple extra thousand on tutors. Everyone does it, even the A students. On any given day there are a dozen tutors in a room on campus seeing one student after another tutoring the above average students with no learning differences just so they can have higher GPAs. Again, there are some excellent teachers here and some excellent role models in the coaching staff, but you must make sure your child fits the Second mold to be successful at this school.
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