Woodland Park High School

To be fair, Woodland Park High School earns my rating for only one reason; the teachers. As a student this is the one aspect I have complete knowledge and experience with and therefore have authority to speak of. Although like most schools WPHS has it's few negligent teachers that do little for academic advancement of the student body, all of them appear as mere nuances compared to the greater range of teachers that the high school demonstrates. Teachers that I've had have exhibited not only complete understanding of topics, but also a dedication to the class that I never received at previous schools. If a student is lucky enough they will receive the best of the best; those teachers that are able to surface discussions that can literally change a young adults outlook on life. And as everyone knows decisions and life choices made now will affect a persons entire future.
--Submitted by a student

This is very good school in a beautiful small town alpine setting with easy access to a larger city nearby. We are very happy with the school and the area. Our kids made friends fast in the schools. A growing majority of Woodland Park residents are professionals who commute to Colorado Springs but want to raise their families in beautiful Teller Country away from crime, the suburban cookie cutter, and sprawl. The area attracts not just talented professionals but many talented teachers who turn down other quality districts so they can live, teach, and be active in this great area. They expanded the Advanced Placement and Honors classes again in 2009. This school and community is way under rated compared with the overcrowding, cut throat attitudes, and hard core drugs in many larger and 'highly rated' suburban schools experienced by many of our friends kids.
--Submitted by a parent

Most teachers are great, school administration and the whole district for that matter need a MAJOR overhaul, not very many choices if you like anything other than band or art.
--Submitted by a student

As a former student of Woodland Park, I can honestly say the school is extremely poor. The problems are not necessarily the teachers, although some are bad. THe problem is the students. They are incredibly mean and very judging. The second you walk into the high school you feel judged. Many of the kids have serious attitudes!
--Submitted by a student

Things about this school are good and bad. As a current student, you really see things as they are, whether parents, former students, or administrators tell you or not. There is a certain preference to sports people by the whole school, including the administration (some teachers are willing to cut slack to the arts department students, and justly so) unless you're involved in the arts departments. Those are the greatest departments! The theater is the most amazing you will see for a high school. While our wonderful choir director has retired, the new one is just as great, but not exactly the same. Drama is simply wonderful and entertaining! Band is number two in the state, with number one drumline and color guard. The chemistry teachers are leading the school into the future with their podcasts that are now spreading through the school and making us renowned.
--Submitted by a student

Au Contraire - School is excellent and simply gets better. Leadership is outstanding from the administrators. Teachers are second to none. There are many programs for kids of all ages. This is a great place to raise your kids and an excellent school system. Parents do well but could be more involved.
--Submitted by a parent

Principal leadership very poor, school will not take responsibility for actions. Teacher quality for the most part good. Parental involvement poor also.
--Submitted by a former student

great school, great experience
--Submitted by a parent

Woodland Park School District is not what it seems. Home schooling is very popular. Music program is on the downslide, parent involvement very sad!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school! They just had a huge bond passed and the school is looking sharp. The school has the best high school theater in the state! They offer a wide reange of academic courses, from the college level to the lower level classes. They have a fantastic marching band. Parent involvement is high. They parents have a 'Panther Pride' store, serve food at the football games, and do other things for the school. This school is great!
--Submitted by Felicia Bright, a student