Research Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts charter Schools in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

“i think own school is ok yess we do lots of fun things and go places but i think the school is not divirse enough so i think its average”

“I love this school so much the standards are higgh ,the teachers care, they have wonderful performing arts programs. We have traveled many places like paris, germany,and is planning for south africa. In the future i would send my kids here because it's safe, they do take the time to help you , and they also care.”

“It has been a total nightmare since i enrolled my child in this school. The staff as well as the principle refuse to extend a helping hand towards any child that may need help they would much rather get rid of the child by expelling them......Or at least that's what happened to my child. The kids who seemed to do well are okay, but for those whom may need an extra push, there is no hope! in spite of my continual efforts to try and communicate with teachers on a daily basis, my child continued to fail. They blamed this on behavior, in which i do not agree with. I say this because children are not robots, and must be given time to transition from elementary to middle school behavior. My child was never given this chance and was expelled not for reasons of breaking the law but because of being”

“Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts (Dominican Campus) is a '5-Star Jewel!' My daughter is a new student in 4th grade. She has always attended a private school; however, because her school was unsure about opening, I needed a comparable alternative. We ended up with an excellent school that had an Academic program just as strong as the Arts program. Had I know then what I know now, my daughter would have been at Winans' from its' inception. The 'WAPA Creed' confirmed God led us in the right direction. I thank God for 'the vision', and I thank God for Pastor Winans 'carrying out the vision.'”

“This is the school for students who want the exposure of the performing arts. The students travel all over the world with help from sponsors and fundraisers. Paris, Italy and all across the country. A great school!”

“Winans Academy is a great school. It is a college prepatory school. It has great performing Arts and it is very strict but it has teachers that build life long friendships with their students. So, if you want the best for your child pick WAPA. The administration is very loving and caring. Some teachers really care.”

“the most well discipined school i have evr seen!”

“The Winans Academy is a wonderful learning environment. It has become a priority for my Kindergartner to attend. She is involved in Tap Dance, Vocal Lessons, and Cheerleading. I am very happy to know that she can learn the programs she has been interested in before she started school. Academically, I am proud of her achievements so far and it is good to know that she receives homework daily, therefore she has a routine to do it as soon as she gets home. I love the staff for being so concerned and friendly. My dream is for my daughter to graduate from the Winans Academy. I thank God for the opportunity for my daughter.”

“The quality of academic programs at the Winans Academy is very good. Students are encouraged to achieve at their maximum abilities and the teaching staff is great. The availability of the Fine Arts and extracurricular activities come with ease so to say. Children are learning a wide variety of skills based on their grade levels. The girls dance, the boys dance, they do drama, art, vocal, music as well as sports. The level of parental involvement I feel at any school can always be greater than the current level. We need to encourage the parents to be more involved and work with the teachers in getting the children to achieve at maximum levels.”

“Both my children attend the Winans Academy and their teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful. My children and I absolutely love the school.”

“I currently have three children enrolled at Winans Academy. A fifth, eighth, and eleventh grades. They have been there since the school started eight years ago. I and my husband are very pleased with the school! Why? The teachers are very caring and loving to the children. They not only teach but, they become a part of your family. They are very willing to give that extra time if needed to help your child. At one point I needed help on helping my child with homework. The teacher tutored me, but also, informed the PTO and they put on a workshop for all parents and teachers to be able to help with homework. The performing arts are awesome. I could never afford all the training that my children recieves at this school. Even the administration is very concerned about your children. It's AWESOME!”