Glen A. Wilson High School

Best school in the district for education and safe. The sports programs aren't strong, but most are stronger than the other schools within the district. My daughter transferred from Los Altos and was taking honor's over at LA, had to drop out over at Wilson, to far behind the class. They don't put up with violance, they will kick you down to Los Altos if that is the direction you want to go.
--Submitted by a parent

The diversification that this high school offers.
--Submitted by a parent

wilson is one of the best schools in America. and the best one in our district
--Submitted by a student

My son's freshman year I was less than happy with the administration & direction I saw the school heading. At the end of the year it was announced that Wilson would be getting a new principal, so rather than move my son, as planned, I decided to take a wait & see approach, hoping things would get better. And things did get better in spades! The first year, small changes began to happen, which made me hopeful. The second year, the major changes came into play, all I can say is "wow". Mrs. Paul will listen to your comments/concerns and let you know what can be done, if something can't be done, why and makes parents feel like they are an important part of the equation. She is doing a great job in spite of the garbage she is getting from some district people.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm an alumna of Wilson and currently attend USC. I don't feel the reviews on here reflect Wilson accurately. Bottom line: any student who has a decently good attitude comes out of this school a leader at their university. A lot of directors of college campus orgs, local business start-ups, and students who go on to graduate school come out of Wilson. Not only at my university, but at others such as Pomona College and Stanford where our alumni go and graduate to do greater things. Sports is not our forte, but cultivating leaders and curious minds is. There is a reason why we are the district's flagship school, and undermining the quality of Wilson's teachers, activities, and diversity looks over so much of the great qualities that produce great students and alumni.

one of the best school and staff that I know
--Submitted by a parent

I love glen A. wilson high school because i have all of my friends there and because it's a great school that has help me improve a lot on my learning.
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from Wilson last year and currently attend a university. In high school, I took a heavy load of mostly honors and AP classes. Looking back, I can safely say that Wilson did not really prepare me for college academics. The academics are sub-par at best and all the good, veteran teachers are now retiring. Some of the AP classes at Wilson don't prepare you for the AP exam. However, the sports teams are decent and there are many options for extracurricular activities.
--Submitted by a student

This school is great if your kid is in honors, IB , and Ap Classes. But if he's a regular student, move him out. He will achieve so much more at another school. And if he/she is in sports, forget about getting a scholarship at Wilson. Sadly this school caters to the Asian community. How many football students are Asian.?? 1 here. So if your kid is good at sports...Dont come to Wilson.. Look it up.. you will be disgusted.
--Submitted by a parent

This is one of the most overrated schools in America. It is regarded as the best in our district, but in fact it is one of the worst. 95% of students are too focused in school work, pushing away social life, making them, though intelligent, social rejects when they arrive at college. The school is always covered in trash, and the teachers there are good but incredibly strict and mean. The
--Submitted by a teacher