West Valley High School

I am a senior at West Valley, and I have to say, the school is awesome. Many of the teachers are very helpful, there are a few bad eggs though, I will not go into specifics, but one gave me a D-(and an F on a test, which I have never once in my life received) and the other gave me an F, forcing me to re-take English, even though I was the only student in any of her classes to receive an A on all of her tests and get High advanced on the CST. Besides that, most of the counselors are willing to help, especially with a parent involved, the campus is safe and clean. The drama and arts departments are stunning! Mrs. Bailey is a tough person, but an excellent drama teacher/director.

Excellent teachers, as well good school environment.. I attend this school for 3 years and I personally love this school, my counselor took time to help me get the best classes I needed. Most of teachers took extra time to help me when I needed. And they well prepare me for college. I personally thank Mr Urquiza, Mr Downson, Mrs Rodriguez, Mrs Chaves, and Mrs Garcia for all there help and support.

Marvelous teachers, wonderful staff, great preparation and motivation for ALL students to be college-bound students.
--Submitted by a parent

i am a student at west valley high school, and before this i attended a school in compton california.believe it or not the schools in south central had teachers that cared alot more than the teachers at west valley...these teachers dont really like to spend extra time on the students...there are a handful of good teachers at west valley that include ms. wynn, mr. eurquiza, mr. smith, mrs. walker, and mrs. cass which are mostly avid teachers
--Submitted by a student

super great extra curriculum activities and teachers
--Submitted by a student

I was a former student at this school, all the staff people are great! I moved to a school at a diffrent state and they are nothing like West Valley. And to the lady with the teacher comment, that is the truth! Teachers are not paid to dwell over a student or thier grades they are there to teach, it's up to the student to pay attention and actually learn something, and if you say your daughter does as well as you say she does then she should have no problem getting along with the school, or any other.
--Submitted by a student

My daughter attends West Valley High school, she previously attended private school in which she did very well but wanted to try public school. Some teachers are ok but most of the teachers don't care to help the students who need help, one teacher made a comment in her class ' I don't care if you pass this class because I get paid anyways' This is the attitude most teachers have now.
--Submitted by a parent

I think that things are too easy to come across at that school. The educators and safety officers do not pay enough attention at all.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a former student of West Valley High School and went on to a Tier 2 private university after graduation. I spent most of my time in AP and honors classes. In advanced classes I felt that the teachers were very committed but they could have pushed us harder. In general classes some of the teachers would start lectures reading from the teacher's addition, 'the book says...' I was very involved in extracurricular activities and I found most of my academic support there. The counseling staff was spotty at best, my counselor refused to write me a recommendation to NYU. In college I found myself embarrassed by some of the things I didn't know. I think this speaks to a larger problem with public schools but there is support to be found if the student and parent are committed to education.

my daughter attended this school and it is awesome. West Valley HS is clean and safe. It has a positive enivornment.
--Submitted by a parent