Houston Academy Reviews

112 reviews

I loved my time at Houston Academy. The learning experience at HA was amazing and is better than my college. The only reason I did not rate Houston Academy 5 stars is because of Craig Selig. He was terrible for our student body and for the school.

I attended Houston Academy in middle and high school. The teachers at this school were incredibly supportive and helpful, and the school offered a wide variety of classes and extracurriculars. I liked that the classes were small and that I knew or at least recognized everyone in the upper school. The academic standards at HA taught me a lot about time management and critical thinking, which really prepared me for the demands of the majors I chose in college. I also really enjoyed the extracurriculars I was involved in and the opportunities for trips that the school provided. Sometimes I did have trouble navigating social dynamics there, but overall I had a positive experience at HA and I'm glad that I took the opportunity to attend.

I was at HA from 3P to 12th grade. It was a great experience besides a few administration people and a few tough classes. But those classes got me ready for college.

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I liked the courses and most of the teachers. The students could be better; people with more money or who give more money to the school are treated better and given more chances and they acted like it. There’s also racial discrimination by teachers and of course students too. Overall I did learn to be prepared for college though

HA is the best school that I have ever been to. Some positives are the fine arts department (the choir/drama teacher is AMAZING, and works to make the theatre/chorus fun, educational, and fair for all students), the staff (almost every teacher I have ever had is knowledgable and kind), and the range of clubs/activities. However, there is a conspicuous lack of diversity- almost every student is well-off financially, straight, and white, and those of us who attend on scholarship/financial aid often feel a bit estranged. LGBTQ+ students such as myself are unable to show pride for fear of discrimination, and transgender teens are often bullied. Also, there is favouritism in clubs/sports: Basketball, cheer, football, etc receive the most funding, whereas the swim team receives almost NONE of the Booster Club cash. The same goes for other clubs that get little attention. Parts of the dress code and handbook are not well thought-out. Overall, however, it is a genuinely great school.

Houston Academy is horrible. there are bullying and racism that occur daily. many African American or LGBTQ students have left because of discrimination.
cliques are everywhere. i have wanted to leave houston academy since the day i got there. yes i made friends but they are rich snobby and toxic and they leave you.

The teachers work really well with the students and make it easier to learn. The rule regarding dress code are a bit too strict, but its a great school nevertheless.

Houston Academy is a fine school for high academic achievers and people who want to prepare for college. It has amazing curriculum and has course routes for all levels of academic excellence. I enjoy the rigorous curriculum and the small school dynamic. The school does have slight trouble with handling disciplinary issues and the student body has issues with racial insensitivity due to the poor diversity in the school.

Decent academics. If there’s a parent as a coach, they will cheat and lie to make sure their child succeed. Students don’t know how to except different. Not enough diversity.

Houston Academy is without a doubt the best school in Houston county. There are amazing teachers and a curriculum that offers many choices and courses. The school is beloved by students and parents and is constantly getting better.

This school is absolutely horrible, and if I did not have to go I would not. The administration is horrible. Some of the teachers are great, but some are horrible and talk about students badly in front of other teachers, and students. The school is filled with dumb rules and policies. One example is the dress code. You can only wear certain color socks and shoes, and can not wear boots with pants. Ha sells jackets to students, but 90% of them students can not wear except on Fridays. Another example of a bad policy is that students are only allowed 5 absences, even if the absence is excused. There is not much positive I can say about the staff or most of the students at this horrible school.

The uniform rules are terrible the administration doesn't listen the attendance policy is the worst of all even if you had the flu a week and had a loved one die you could end up having to go to Saturday school for missing 7 days there is widespread bullying and a lot of the students treat new kids or people from different backgrounds horribly there is widespread racism and the school has no diversity being almost all white

Good preparation for college, caring faculty. School in need of facility updates and additional classroom space and parking.

HA is very good for college prep; they provide a lot of hands-on assistance and programs helpful in preparing for and searching for colleges.

Houston Academy has a lot of great teachers who care about the students and help prepare us for college and our future. There is also a wide variety of clubs and extra curricular activities to be apart of.

Houston Academy uses the fact that they're a college prep school to get away with a lot of things. Their is virtually no security, and you can walk right into the school. There has been widespread racism at Houston Academy recently, and few have left because of it. Many people have suggested going to an ivy league school but get turned away by their guidance counselor, and instead pointed to The University of Auburn or Alabama. Also, no school nurse is present at the school, administration don't listen to their students genuine complaints, there is no fine arts room, you cannot where jackets with hoods when it rains outside. The school is good in most categories but bad where it counts.

I got a very good education as a young man from this academy and would love to inspire more kids to go and get an excellent education.

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The teachers are super friendly and always push us to learn, even when we don't want to. The administration works with the student body to make sure that there is constant communication about needs and wants. The education is the best in the city, and the school makes sure that the students are ready for college. There are also tons of clubs and extracurricular activities that anyone can participate in. The varsity sports are also extremely competitive with all of the other schools around

Graduated from HA in the early 2000’s. The tuition is expensive, more than most public in-state colleges, but it’s worth the education received. The main downsides are the uniforms (now) and the attitude of the students towards students who enroll later in their academic career. To the uniforms, this idea was started by a group of parents whose kids were in preschool. We didn’t have issues with dress when I was there and the clothes and embroidering have to be purchased through one store that is owned by a parent of the school. It isn’t about helping curb issues among the kids who can’t afford the latest fashion, it is a money racket started by a wealthy family. The other issue is something the parents need to cull at home.

Houston Academy offers a great education to its students through though classes and rigorous courses.

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