Shelton School

★J. S.

The overall environment felt surprisingly sterile and discouraging. There’s a strong emphasis on curated positivity "instant success with minimal challenge" and compliance-focused language that comes across as artificial and rather than supportive. Much of the messaging relies on buzzwords around “success” and “culture,” and 'advocating for oneself' ...but in practice it feels more performative than meaningful. Even the visual presentation reflects this — the branding and staff imagery appear heavily processed, contributing to an atmosphere that prioritizes polish over authenticity. Taken together, it creates an atmosphere that feels disconnected, overly managed, and difficult to engage with in a genuine way.

★ja pimp

I hate it here the people have a little bit of social issues, but that’s a little hurdle compared to the staff once you get to high school you can’t get into a conversation with nearly 75% of the staff without them immediately getting in your face and acting like you’re the problem. Everyone here Is extremely depressed and complains about the school constantly. Staff is given weekly meetings on how to regulate behavior and treat us differently because of our ADHD. Which is insane Because you would expect them to do the opposite and Try to teach everyone with respect and Equality, By equality, I don’t mean DEI I mean, how much you Donate to the school. I’ve seen kids get away with Quite literally telling the girls you just got out of mental asylum because of Suicidal depression telling them to go kill themselves and all those kids get us a slap on the wrist in a three day suspension. This school isn’t real. The Workload is probably the worst out of all of it Since they give you so much and give you so little time. For the earlier years, I believe Shelton is amazing school, but I am shocked that they are allowed to run a high school because of how much they can’t this isn’t a clean plane. This is a cry for help

★emma lamb

I attended Shelton for six years and left at the end of my junior year. The school is widely known for specializing in students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, but in my experience, it did not actually provide meaningful support beyond what you’d find at a typical school. Despite its reputation, the curriculum and teaching methods were not especially different or effective, and I did not feel prepared for real-world academics or life skills. In fact, I learned more during my first semester at my new school than I did during my entire time at Shelton, especially when it came to practical learning and accountability. Additionally, the environment was often toxic. Rather than being supportive and encouraging, it frequently felt unhealthy and discouraging, which made learning even more difficult. After leaving, I realized how much I had been held back academically and personally. While Shelton may work for some students, it did not live up to its claims for me, and I would strongly encourage families to look closely at whether the school truly offers the support and growth it promises.

★★★★★Amanda Merritt

Our son is in his third year at Shelton and it has been a life saver. DFW is lucky enough to have many schools for students with LD's. Shelton's ability to create a typical private school environment while accommodating each students needs, sets them apart. My son participates in all sorts of activities from band to football all while not needing outside tutoring or support. They do a fantastic job of addressing executive functioning and making sure students advocate for themselves. 💙🐎

★★★★★Kathleen Goree

We have 2 children at Shelton and one that graduated from Ursuline Academy of Dallas. The curriculum at Shelton is the same as the other college prep schools. Ursuline is considered a challenging school but Shelton is covering the same material but in a way that my children understand it. Quality teaching can make challenging material seem easy. My children also know how to advocate for themselves. Shelton is a gift to anyone that is a fit. It is tailored to meet the needs of smart kids that have ADD, Dyslexia or other learning differences that hinder learning. My daughter that is a senior received more scholarship funds than my oldest who had a higher GPA. I recommend Shelton 100%.