Inspiration Academy

7900 40th Ave. W.

Bradenton, FL 34209

30 Reviews

School District
Grade

6-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 20, 2024

Everything is about the baseball golden boys, with no attention paid to the second- or third-string. And nobody mentions the long shot that it is even to get to the next step if you are a golden boy. Lots of frustrated dreams, and non-Christ-like behavior. Too much politics and not enough love. What happened here?
Submitted by parent on December 25, 2023

This school is extremely discrimination school. My son and his friend left the school with personal reason, we called and sent an email a month ahead before school re opened (7/11/2023) we didn't get a refund until now, they refund for other student but wasn't us . Because she is American and we are overseas. All of parents should be careful about this school if you don't want loose the money. All of my paperwork went to civil right department now and I will hire my private attorney soon. I won't give it up !
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2023

Would not recommend this school that pretends to care about their students. They judge them and they try to instill their own "Christian beliefs" that is extreme right wing. Most of their staff and counselors and aren't true education professionals. They do a better job at making their students feel more insecure than lifting them up. They do the opposite of helping their mental health and wellbeing.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2022

Ask to see other parent's contracts before you sign on the dotted line. When they tell you, which we were, that all families pay the same tuition, they aren't telling the truth. I had the baseball coach and and admin tell us we were paying the same as other baseball familes. I contacted several other families and asked to see their contracts. We paid anywhere from 4k to 10k MORE than other famiies. I regret ever sending my children to this institution.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2021

I feel the small class sizes and size of school, really sets IA apart from other schools. Love the family feel of the school. BJU is has been a great curriculum for my kids. Love how the teacher come alongside my kids and help them overcome learning challenges. With only being in private schools I am thrilled with the educationally team not requiring an IEP/504 plan but still extending the support my boys need.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2021

I have two children at Inspiration Academy, one in middle school and one in high school. As a parent my experience has been great! This is a faith-based school that has a goal of improving their student's CHARACTER and educational experience. That is exactly what my children have experienced. Knowledgeable and caring teachers walk with my children on their journey offering support and sound advice every step of the way. The mentorship program has given them a place to explore their beliefs and find accountability. The staff has partnered with me in education and supported my efforts to raise children with good character. While every organization has their strong points and weaknesses, the thing that has amazed me about IA is how the community pulls together to keep improving. I highly recommend that you stop by and see for yourself!
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2020

Worst few years of my life. Rampant favoritism, exclusions, and cliques. The teachers have very little experience and the founders are equally as lost. Your experience ultimately depends on your faith, if you can sing, or if your parents are close with the administration.
Submitted by other on January 26, 2020

Inspiration Academy's faculty, staff, and administrators pour into the hearts of their students and families day in and day out. Never have I worked with more caring and genuine people at a school who value each and every student and go above and beyond their call of duty to help students be successful and grow academically and spiritually. Many student and parent lives and relationships have changed for the better as a result of them being a part of the Inspiration Academy community.
Submitted by student on November 10, 2019

It was fine and enjoyable at first, then I noticed how easy the classes were and how little the misbehavior was changed. It was a easy waste of two years of my life
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2019

School seems to be struggling from the inside out. Wish it were not true but it is. Always a high rate of teachers and students coming an going.
Submitted by other on July 01, 2019

I worked with the founders and their team and was very impressed by their commitment, integrity, and passion for their students and God. Few will understand the challenges and struggles this amazing team of people had to overcome to be able to provide such outstanding service. Are they perfect? No, but they try their best to be a light in a dark world, and salt to those in need.
Submitted by parent on June 30, 2019

My students experience at this school was dreadful. They experienced many things that we are now working to recover from. Save your children and stay away from this place!
Submitted by student on June 28, 2019

i would rate my experience very poorly.
Submitted by teacher on June 27, 2019

Worked here for four years with my wife. It was an experience of a lifetime. The Christian education model at Inspiration is unlike any other. The school is incredibly unique, and after being exposed to many different private schools in nearly 10 years of teaching and college combined, I can honestly say I haven't seen anything like it. The founders and leadership have a vision for the school that is inclusive and open to the working of God. Christian mentorship is integrated in the classroom and athletic field or court in a way to create a holistic view of the child. Many student's, family's, and teacher's lives have been impacted for the Kingdom of God through Inspiration Academy. Would highly recommend for work, schooling, or athletics.
Submitted by other on June 27, 2019

I have immense respect for the leadership at IA. They lead with integrity, grace, and compassion and are impacting students’ lives for eternity. Couldn’t recommend this school highly enough.
Submitted by student on June 27, 2019

I spent majority of my high school at Inspiration Academy and I really enjoyed it. It was a big step in faith leaving my original high school for a IA that was only 1 year old. With amazing faculty and staff who desired for me to grow in all areas of life, I am on the other side grateful. As I've continued on with life and my higher education I can reflect and say I am thankful for the school and the opportunities it has given me. They cared about the individual and that was the difference, it's a family I know I will always have.
Submitted by student on June 27, 2019

I love IA and everything it does for the community and the students. They genuinely care about making a difference in the lives of people and it shows.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2019

In the beginning, excellent. The relationship that was built between the students and teachers were fantastic but unfortunately these teachers are no longer there.
Submitted by parent on June 25, 2019

The school WAS wonderful but since 2016-17 there is a noticeable decline in quality, consistency and leadership.
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2019

Poor overall. My son was not well recruited. There was no real assistance. He ended up in a junior college which was far below expectations