Faustina Academy

1621 W. Grauwyler

Irving, TX 75061

23 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 08, 2025

Great environment, great school, focused on Christ. Helps students develop in all aspects. Teaches for eternity. Parents can rest easy sending their children here.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2024

This school is amazing! It is the only school that bans social media inside and outside of school. It is the only school that limits cellphones on campus to only drivers. It is the only school that focuses on true formation of a child in mind, heart and soul and fighting against the culture that is sending the opposite messages to the kids. Very strong leadership that truly cares about each and every child, parent, family. The teachers are dedicated to the mission of the school which is leading souls to Heaven. The classes that are extra, like art, computers, and drama are excellent! The community life is very active and engaged. They mix fun with academics. Their homecoming week is incomparable to excitement and pride for the school. They get everyone involved. The faith is the center of the community life. They pray together at the beginning of the day, at Noon - the Angelus, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at the end of the day. They have weekly Mass and Confessions. What makes this school stand out is the laughter, conversation, and faith you hear through the halls and dining hall. No one on their phones...and limited social media outside of school. It keeps the kids real, feet grounded, and truly living in virtue. Truly outstanding. The negative comments below are from those who didn't live up to the standards of the school and were vengeful. Prayers for them.
Submitted by student on February 22, 2024

Great school! I would seriously recommend it if you are looking for a true, Catholic experience! The main focus of the school is on building up love of God and building character. Every day, the students and teachers work hard to help those around them. The sports are extremely fun and the education is very beneficial. Most of all, Faustina Academy should be recognized and respected for the efforts they put into teaching the students about their faith. It is something that cannot be found anywhere else!
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2023

We have been at Faustina for many Years. We’ve had a couple of graduates too. Over the years, I have seen much improvements. They are always trying to make it better. I love it here! My kids love it here! It’s like a huge family with likeminded parents and kids. Most if not all the families are conservative Catholics and there’s a sense of relief that you don’t have to worry about other kids saying or influencing your child in the wrong way because everyone here is on the same page. That’s what makes this school so special. and the formation of character and faith is excellent. The students are very friendly, teachers are very good and the administrators are very caring. We have no complaints! There is just no comparison. I have read other negative comments and I can only conclude that they must be from disgruntled dismissed students or families because it’s simply not true.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2021

My experience is this school is Catholic in name only. I was traumatized and embarrassed when a teacher yelled at me in front of the class because someone else took my book. She didn’t believe me and when she found out that I was telling the truth, she didn’t apologize. When I was there, most of the teachers were still in college and new to teaching. When overwhelmed, they subjected their students to bouts of rage or they would single a student out and embarrass them in front of the class. The wealthier families would hardly associate with the poorer families. Much gossip went around even at the faculty and staff level. My family often felt judged and looked down upon. The homework was overwhelming. I would stay up to ungodly hours of the morning just to keep my grades at an A/B average. There were people who were genuine, or even people who had genuine moments, which made things a little bearable. But overall it is not an experience I look back on fondly. The one silver lining I think fondly back on is I met one of my best friends there who brought comfort and solidarity while we served time together.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2021

If I could give negative reviews for this school, I would. This school is cliquish and judgmental against children from broken families and the families themselves. It's quite sad really, being a school that preaches and claims to practice the teachings of Divine Mercy and doing the exact opposite- I think they call that hypocrisy... I would never send my children here, not unless I'd like to make their lives as miserable as mine was going to this place. Don't even get me started about the leadership of the school either. All around terrible!
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2015

Faustina Academy is extremely challenging, academically, while keeping the focus on Christ in every and all aspects. School is where our children spend most of their waking hours. My husband and I could not imagine entrusting their precious souls to any other school.
Submitted by parent on October 14, 2015

Catholic through and through. Great kids, solid families, dedicated teachers and administration. Couldn't be happier with the school!
Submitted by parent on September 24, 2014

How many parents have a peace of mind when it comes to where their kids are attending high school? I can honestly say that we do! This school and leadership are above all expectations! The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and has our kids best interests at heart! The families are made up of like-minded individuals when it comes to what is most important-the continued faith formation! More importantly, the leadership and faith direction from this principal is OUTSTANDING! Our kids are learning how to live in this world, not be "of this world"!
Submitted by other on April 30, 2014

Smaller class sizes allow teachers to work more closely with students and enhances the students' education. Excellent opportunities to participate in sporting activities regardless of student sporting skills (i.e. everyone gets the opportunity to participate)
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

Our children have attended Faustina Academy since its inception. It is truly a jewel! The teachers provide strong academics and Catholic values. It gives us peace of mind that our children are in a safe and moral environment.
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2014

This school builds the "Culture of Life" character in each student. Very Prolife and Profamily school. Amazing teachers, instructors and familes.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Our family was seaking a school three years ago that was Catholic and one we could afford having a larger family. We were more than welcomed with loving arms. We have appreciated the conservative maintained standards the school and contributing families together try to uphold. The education is classical and our 4 children have excelled and learned so much these past 3 years. Much is kept clear, simple and to the point when it comes to academics, activities which is so nice in this age of so much noise and distractions. Sports are available as are other extracurricular activities. We have greatly appreciated the overall experience our children and family has had while being a part of the Faustina community. Definitely a find.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Faustina Academy is small, has a great sports program and they truly care about each child. My children love it here and have been here since the doors opened. Two of my children have graduated from here and they are both doing really well in College, so this school has prepared them.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Our children have been at Faustina Academy for 3 years, and we love it! We have a high schooler, junior high student, and an elementary age student. All three children are receiving an amazing education as well as the formation that they need to help them become kind, good, and honest adults! The tuition is very affordable and the teachers are AWESOME!!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

I love that this school promotes learning, high morals, and serving others. My elementary-age children are now holding doors open for me and being more helpful without any signs of disrespect. The projects they do for class help them to use resources outside their textbooks. The field trips work in tandem with their lesson plans. Parents are highly encouraged to be involved at the school. The small class size promotes better relationships among the students.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Wonderful little school, where both values and academics are only rivaled by the motivation, dedication, and skills of the faculty. Communication is encouraged and teachers' availability and readiness to listen is second to none. We have the piece of mind that the values we instill into our children at home are paralleled and reinforced at school. This school is simply a blessing!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Great school, good family values and strong academics! Everyone gets to participate in athletics and these programs are character building as well.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Faustina Academy is a great family oriented school with strong academics. They concentrate on building Christian character as well as a well rounded scholar.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2014

Faustina is the school that we have been looking for that best aligns with our faith and conservative values. My girls feel at home at the school!