St. John's Upper

2401 Claremont Lane

Houston, TX 77019

10 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on October 31, 2022

St. John's is one of the best schools in the country. It's test scores, application stats, college placement, and well-known alumni all speak for themselves. But beyond the School's numbers and reputation, there is an amazing environment that nurtures kids but also propels them to perform their best. The School often talks about "every child being known and loved." As an alumnus and now as a parent of two students, I really do believe that the School lives that principle on a daily basis. It is certainly not for everyone, of course. No place is. But if a child is academically talented and driven, and if the child can thrive in an environment where every other kid is also academically talented and driven, there is no better place in Houston.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2016

The resources available and the reputation of the school are pretty remarkable with respect to positioning the students for getting into college and performing well there. However, the administration seems to control the faculty by fear (there is very high teacher turnover) and concern for the general well-being of the students is subordinate to concern for the school's image. If your student has any of the problems that are typical in high school, do not expect support from the school beyond keeping such problems secret.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2013

When my child went to St. John's (all the way K-12), he was not supported emotionally at all. Some of the teachers and much of the staff were uncaring and rigid. The former principle, "Mr. A", was the worst principal I have EVER come across. Why that man is in education, I will never know. He didn't try to help or connect with the students even a little bit. Because the former principal was so lackluster, I don't have faith that the administration makes good decisions. There are teachers who are absolutely wonderful, the rigid ones were the exceptions. These rigid teachers seem to be completely oblivious to the changes that occur throughout adolescence, and some of them don't even seem to care. St. John's is not focused on your child growing in every area, only academically. They don't focus on emotional intelligence at all. The staff jumps to conclusions and doesn't guide students through normal teenage problems. Social issues get out of control, like bullying. When my son was in elementary school, the teachers found out some kids were "going out" and cancelled the yearly school trip. What kind of message does that send? I should have sent my child to boarding school.
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