Westfield High School

I see all of these parents reviewing it. Well you may have gone through this school in what the 80's? I am a Jr. Here and have hated it all 3 years. The staff will take a problem such as throwing a piece of paper into the trash can from 5 feet away to a dean referral. And then when you get there they spent 4min talking to you and give you a harsh punishment. They do one instill respect, or values in you but hate, and fear. I would never recommend this school to anyone that wants a remotely good academic career, for a fact i am transferring my senior year to Options. Awful.
--Submitted by a student

I am a current junior at this school and i have to say, the teachers are horrible. there are some good. but as a whole, the staff just dosent seem to care about the students. they only care about test scores and their image and standing as a wonderful school for academics. but other than that? my experiences here have been deplorable and will be attending North Central high school next year. i hate Westfield. its a cold, fake, stepford, carmel wanabe, of a place and i will not miss it.
--Submitted by a student

I'm disappointed to see that others find it unsatisfactory that their children don't have hours of homework to do every night. I think it's a good thing to be able to get homework done quickly and still be able to get good grades. I know lots of people who have graduated from this school and they are thriving in this world, some even graduating with a PhD. with a 4.0. I think it's an excellent school to prepare fro college. My kids love it too!
--Submitted by a parent

I have two kids that attend this high school. We love it. Not too big, not too small. They really care about the students here.
--Submitted by a parent

As a student, I felt I had no voice. I understand that I am younger and there are rules and policies that have to be followed etc. but I also felt that even while showing the most respect to the administrators they still neglected to listen to student concerns. Individual and concerns from the student body as a whole were plainly ignored.
--Submitted by a student

I enjoy this school. The teachers are beyond friendly, very helpful, and very approchable. (Most of them anyway) I have been going to this school for almost 4 years and I can say with a smile: 'I love this school.'
--Submitted by a student

Overall it is a good school. It is possible to start a class and start over [my own daughter did it] , and it is impossible to do all your homework on the bus ride home, unless you have a long bus ride. There are plenty of opportunities to be challenged; why else would they offer ACP class [that go for college credits]. Let's do some research before you make accusations. =]
--Submitted by a parent

My brother graduated last year and got a full ride to IU. He now has a 4.0 GPA in the IU Honors Program. He's prepared enough for college. I think other people should be able to do just fine, too. Plus, it's impossible to write on the bus. It's too bumpy.
--Submitted by a student

Mediocrity is the keyword here. The students are not challenged. My son is able to do his homework on the busride home yet still gets top grades. It's pathetic. While previously in Catholic school, he would spend two hours each night and could barely keep up. The students leaving Westfield will not be prepared for college or the workforce. A shame.
--Submitted by a teacher

Administrators will say the trimester is great but I disagree. Summer school should still be an option. The school is very inflexible. If a student wants to change or drop a class, they can't. They would rather have a student do poorly. The school is limited with it's extra curricular offerings. Forensics(debate) is not offered. Sports are not equal for girls/boys. Boys have lacrosse, no girls. We had an incident where school safety is questionable. I am disappointed with the entire system beginning with elementary. I have the impression most in the area think the system is great. I doubt there will be much improvement with this attitude.
--Submitted by a parent