Wilson High School

Wilson is a historic school with unsophisticated, completely disorganized and overly impacted programs. For the past four years we have experienced disengaged and unhelpful counselors and dishonest athletic booster clubs coupled with administrators who are more interested in the status quo rather than progress. Poly PACE or CIC seem to be much better programs in the same school district with overall better athletic performance.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall, Wilson is a great school. I have two children attending at this moment. One of my children is special needs; this is where Wilson needs to refine their skills. Granted parental involvement is vital with any student and especially when that child has special needs, but I have had to go beyond the norm to advocate for my child. Both my children are doing well at Wilson but be diligent if your child has any special needs.
--Submitted by a parent

Wilson is a good school, my son graduated this past may in The Distinguished scholars program top 26 students. He received the President scholarship at CSULB and a scholarship from WB. High school has changed this year but it is what you make it. Students go there assigned counselor door and write there name down, the counselor will take the student out of class to speak to them. Parents have to understand they must let there child take care of this stuff. As on of the parents stated they can't get a hold of the counselor, I found they answer emails a lot faster then phone calls. I use to set up my appoints threw email. Good luck to all the parents and students at Wilson....we as parents had a great experience.
--Submitted by a parent

It is my understanding that this school used to be better but im guessing budget cuts have ruined that for many schools- including this one. This school is way overcrowded. The Distinguished scholars program is no where near as challenging as they claim it will be and the all new adminstration abd counselors are so overwhelmed that you are lucky to get a call back after 5 or 6 attempts.In addition, if your child has any issues that need attendind to, dont expect ant compassion- they are rude and short with you and your kid... If you do not want your good student to end up "just a number" and lost in a crowd, find another school, i wished i had! We are out of there in January-semester change!
--Submitted by a parent

I LOVE WILSON!!!! I also miss being there, great school better than other school around long beach.
--Submitted by a student

As an example of Wilson's preparing students for careers, they are one of the few high schools having computer classes that will earn students certifications in PhotoShop and other programs.
--Submitted by a parent

This is my eighth year teaching at Wilson and twenty-third year teaching total. I teach in a program for at-risk students and I enjoy it most days. I think Wilson has a lot to offer--a lot of AP classes, Distinguished Scholars, lots of clubs, lots of activities, sports, and a program for those students who are struggling. Wilson's not a perfect school by any means--I think we're way overcrowded; we weren't built to house 4500 kids and I don't think we have enough staff to monitor all of them (district budget cuts). We've had our racial issues at times and I wish more African American and Latino students would get involved, but all in all, we're a good school and I would send my own child here. P.S. Shhhh...I'm a Poly grad!
--Submitted by a teacher

This school is the worst school in the city. It shouldn't even be named a classical school because it's not. The students that attend school are rude & have no respect for one another. walking from class to class is sometimes worst then walking around new york city. the layout of the school looks like a jail. i am currently trying to go to st.anthony high where i feel more comfortable. if i were you, i would send them to st.anthonys. i give this school a 1/10 & i give st.anthonys a 9/10.
--Submitted by a student

I am a Wilson alumni and this school helped me prepare for the UC school system. They help put you on a path that will get you into the school you want as long as you put in the effort. I graduated from the Distinguished Scholars program which requires students to maintain certain academic rigor. They offer plenty of AP courses, all with great teachers that work hard to prepare you for the test. The athletic department is superior and is balanced by an equally distinguished academic curriculum. I enjoyed my 4 years here and felt very safe. The location is very accessible to students from various parts of Long Beach. I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a great academic program that will prepare them for higher education.
--Submitted by a student

Ever since my first year at Wilson, I have received so much support from all of my colleagues. The support provdided from the district and the on site staff is what makes teachers successful at what they do.
--Submitted by a teacher