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I've interacted with students, their families, and the staff at EA Young for several years. The work I do with students and their families has provided me with numerous opportunities to observe and interact with staff during school hours. I spend time in many public and private schools throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex. EA Young is the BEST school for GT students in the area. I highly recommend it to families seeking an excellent school program for their children in grades K through 12.

This school truly understands gifted and talented students, which encompasses more than just academic ability. Its curriculum is a springboard rather than a ceiling; they ensure that your high-ability scholar is challenged. The teachers and administration see your student as an individual and work closely with parents to ensure that each student is appropriately challenged without unnecessary stress. Some of the students are even doing university-level research and work. Yet, they do so in an engaging and fun way that makes your child want to learn and keep learning. And classes are not just abstract lessons. The upper school students have a clear understanding of how their academic subjects are used outside of school and the types of university degrees and careers they may want to explore if they excel and enjoy a particular subject. At the same time, the school clearly understands the appropriate amount of homework necessary to demonstrate mastery of a subject; no busywork here.

E.A. Young Academy provides a learning environment designed for your gifted and talented young scholar. The science and mathematics programs are exceptional, and it offers dual university enrollment for high school students. My children have never been so happy, challenged, and engaged at school. Just getting an "A" is not enough; they need a place that values and encourages out-of-the-box and innovative thinking. EAYA is just such a place!

Have you ever heard of a purple diamond? Like natural purple diamonds, gifted and talented students can be difficult to identify and are rare. The school's color is purple, and like the spectra and intensity of purple diamonds, my classmates have a broad spectrum of interests and talents. The school is a challenging mine full of interesting people and subjects. The teachers are great and take great care in helping us to polish our many facets so our academic successes and talents sparkle and shine even more. I really like this school!

I love this school! The school color—purple—says it all. Purple is an impossible color; there is no single wavelength of light for it. And at E.A. Young Academy for gifted and talented and high-ability scholars, we achieve the impossible. And just as rare snails were used to make Tyrian purple, we students at the school form an uncommon collective that seeks academic challenge. With the guidance of phenomenal teachers who understand the way gifted learners think, one would be scarcely able to find a similar learning environment for GT students elsewhere.

E.A. Young has been life-changing for our family. We started shopping for a private school in 2021, when school boards were taken over by partisan groups. Our oldest was doing fine in GT specialized public middle school, but when we switched him over to EAY, he blossomed overnight. Within 2-3 days, everyone in our family was shocked at how much he changed. He stood taller, was more engaged, and his spirits were sky high. He's in his 3rd year and is still extremely happy at the school. Our other son moved from GT specialized elementary to EAY a year after our oldest. He's also flourishing. We're impressed by how quickly they've both leveled up and have surpassed the levels their peers are receiving at their old public GT school. The academic heights our kids are reaching constantly impresses us, thanks to the amazing faculty of E.A. Young!

Discovering E.A. Young Academy has been an absolute game-changer for our family. From the moment we stepped inside to tour the school, we knew we had found something truly special. It's not just a school; it's a nurturing environment where our daughter can thrive and be celebrated for being exactly who she is. One of the most heartwarming aspects of E.A. Young is its genuine appreciation for diversity. Our daughter, who possesses unique talents and perspectives, has found a place where her differences are not only accepted but celebrated. It's incredibly reassuring as parents to see her embraced for her individuality rather than feeling pressured to conform to societal norms. Our happiest moment came when she expressed, with a radiant smile, that she had finally found her people. Knowing that she feels a sense of belonging and camaraderie among her peers and educators speaks volumes about the inclusive and supportive community fostered at E.A. Young. We cannot speak highly enough of the dedicated teachers and staff who go above and beyond to ensure every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. E.A. Young has exceeded our expectations in every way, and we are immensely grateful to have found such a remarkable place for our daughter's education and personal growth.

I have two children with completely different characters. They both find what they are looking for. They are so happy to be here, so we are! This is not just school for us. This is the family that I want to raise my kids in it.

highly recommend!!

Amazing school for our child. The perfect fit. The faculty is amazing.

We moved to the school a year back and I have all the good things to say about it. My child has different learning needs and capabilities in Mathematics and ELA. The school caters to his needs very well. My child loves the school from the teachers to the students to the challenging curriculum. E A Young integrates compassion into their teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of their classes and lessons. Though it is a small school, it allows for a lower student-to-teacher ratio, giving children more confidence when asking questions, engaging in group activities, and opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers.

Both my kids transferred from Carroll ISD to EAYoung for high school. We found a very supportive environment, caring and very involved teachers and staff, and a relaxed inclusive environment that stimulates self-discovery and learning. Teaching philosophy centers on creativity, self-confidence, problem-solving, and thinking out of the box.

Enrolling my son at here has been a game-changer for him and our family. Unlike his previous experience in public school, here he's not only intellectually stimulated but also cherished as part of a school family. Through hands-on STEM projects, guest speakers, and tailored lessons, he's consistently challenged to think critically and creatively. The decision to relocate for this school was worth it; the staff has been incredibly welcoming and helpful with the transition. We're so happy to be part of the EA Young family!

I am so glad I found this school. I have never met anyone kinder and more responsive than all the teachers and staff here. My child was smart enough to game the system and here they allow him to blossom instead of just "getting by". The kids are awesome and kind and the environment is so friendly, my child can't wait to go to school every day. That's saying something, considering he is a teen!

EAYA is an excellent school for those looking for a challenging, creative, personalized environment. We've been with them for a few years and my Upper Schooler has thrived here after getting lost in the crowd at our local public school. The school emphasizes mastery of material and teachers provide the 1on1 needed to be successful. EAY leverages the AP Capstone program to the scholars` benefit, easily seen through their college acceptance rate (and scholarship awards!) With a heavy focus on project based, collaborative research, deep friendships and a passion for learning result. Work is well paced to support curriculum demands, but also allows for outside interests. My son is learning what he needs to succeed and become a critical thinker, without drowning in rote busy work. As a businessperson, one unique program I love ... The children are involved in the running of the school through their Fiery Hills micro-society and learn the value of entrepreneurship and personal responsibility through daily jobs and market events. They've designed their own monetary system and hold market days where students create products or services to sell/buy using currency earned during school jobs. Parental volunteer hours also earn "Firehawk $" and parents are encouraged to participate. Most recently, with many friends lamenting about a poor remote learning experience this spring with COVID19, I can say happily "not at Young". To their credit, EAYA was retooled and running remotely within a few days, holding core classes in full... labs, homework, daily instruction and project collaboration, etc. The transition was amazing. They are already fully prepared for this fall, giving me confidence that my child will be well prepared for SATs, etc. this coming year. I truly cannot say enough about how hard these teachers work to support their kids.

We are so happy at Young. My high school students accelerated academic needs are met, and she is challenged every day. Time isn't wasted on pointless busywork, but is spent in discussion, writing, and active researching and learning.

Our daughters have attended EA Young Academy (EAYA) since EAYA's first year. We LOVE it! Our daughters love school. EAYA is like an extended family for them and us. They can be who they are while learning in a supportive and challenging environment. They love the project-based learning approach to education. They embrace the growth mindset to their education. Our daughter that graduated from EAYA found that she was well prepared for college. The education that my daughters are receiving at EAYA is life changing for them and for our family.

This is my 3rd-grade son's first year at Young. We all absolutely love this school (enough to drive 30 minutes each way for it). He started in public school but was bored even with the gifted programming. Young does a great job of allowing GT kids to thrive and keep them challenged. My son said he finally felt like a student, not just like he could teach the class. The curriculum is accelerated and deep, and because of the size and design of the program, it is differentiated to meet the needs of each individual student. Even though his school day is about an hour longer than it was at his old school, his main complaint is that his day goes by too fast! He is always a little disappointed when there is a school holiday because he just loves going to school every day. His days consist of the traditional subjects, but also include art, performing arts, music and health promotion several times per week. They also enjoy Maker Lab (think engineering/coding type stuff), Quest, where so far he has been learning about himself as a learner, what it means to be gifted and how that comes with its own set of challenges and how to handle them. Young also offers an array of after-school activities like Rock Band, art club, chess club, etc. The kids also learn about being citizens and entrepreneurs through the school's micro society and philanthropic groups. We found the tuition to be a great value for the type of education and community our son is receiving. The common theme among all the new parents this year was "Where was this school when I was a kid? I wanted to go here!".

All 3 of my children are attending EA Young Academy. EAYA is a life altering school. My oldest, who now is a junior, attended the local IB Charter School, but we realized in 3rd grade he was no longer challenged and his needs were not met (we did try and work with the school's administrators). After lots of research we made the choice to give EAYA a try, this was 7 years ago. All my children are different and EAYA meets their individual needs. Single subject or multi subject acceleration are the norm. My children academic and social needs are being met on a daily bases. The Administration and teachers have the wellbeing of their scholars as number 1 priority and always open for suggestions and improvements. Not only are my boys receiving an excellent education, they are allowed to become who they were meant to be, without the concern of bullying, cliques and having to hide their gifts to fit in. They LOVE going to school every day.

We absolutely love EAYA! The classes are small, and the school focuses on individualized learning and celebrating the uniqueness of each child. Our son started here in kindergarten last year and is thriving in reading, writing and math. I'm constantly amazed at the subject matter the kids are learning at such a young age. The teachers, faculty, and administration are inspiring and truly passionate about creating an environment for kids to love learning.

We absolutely love EA Young Academy (the total enrollment of 39 isn't accurate anymore, we''ve got more Firehawks)! This school is an amazing environment for gifted learners. Both the academic and social/emotional needs of the scholars are nurtured. The students are truly engaged in project based learning (both individual & group). We can't say enough positive things about the faculty, staff and other families at the school.