Padua Franciscan High School

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

There is something for everyone 

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

administration is amazing! I couldn't and wouldn't ask for a better administration... 

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

I mean it is better than most schools so I guess its okay! 

High School Senior 

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11 years ago

I mean it's okay. there are a variety of foods to choose from. 

Alum 

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a year ago

There are some really bad teachers, it’s supposed to be better than public schools and the administration doesn’t care about the student. They just want to make sure they get your money. 

Alum 

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2 years ago

While Padua does largely have a good teaching staff, I have had many negative experiences with this school's administration and I know that I am not alone. They are unresponsive to the students' needs and prioritize appearances and marketing over their student body's wellbeing. Administration punishes minor offenses such as dress code violations while pushing substantial issues under the rug such as sexual harassment/abuse, sexism, racism, and threats made against students. This school is also often unhelpful during the coll... read more

Senior 

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3 years ago

I do not think Padua provided enough for the students, especially when it comes to college. Payed more for nothing. 

Parent 

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3 years ago

Not what you think it is. So much fundraising. Every other day they are asking for money. If you are not in Med Track or Engineering, than you are "left out". They offer almost no electives compared to the public schools. My daughter is disappointed and so am I as a parent. This school has a reputation in the community because of their marketer, but don't be fooled. 

Alum 

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4 years ago

I went to Padua 9th and 10th grade until I decided to transfer out because I couldn't deal with being there two more years. My main issues at the school were racial microaggressions from students, lack of diversity, and overwhelming strictness. At Padua I was one of the few non-white students at the school and my experience there was uncomfortable to say the least; feeling like I don't belong, constantly "othered" students and even getting made fun of. Another thing that prompted me to leave were the OVERWHELMINGLY strict ru... read more