West Monroe High School

We moved here from out of state and I would not put my kids in this school again. The counselors do not help or know anything about the kids to going to college out of this state, or helping them find scholarships. They are not helpful in knowing what the child may be interested in so that he would take the appropriate class. My students that were there, they were in all honors classes and AP classes watching movies. Only 3 or 4 students in an AP class of 20 actually took the AP test. The kids are not prepared for college. No projects or papers to write, if so only a few. No finals to study for if made all A's which may sound great but not preparing you for college where you have to take the final. The focus is clearly football. All other sports must raise lots of money to participate in other activities. Lack of follow thru and communication from all administration.
--Submitted by a parent

West Monroe has consistently placed more emphasis on football than academics. Many of the graduates in this community are semi-literate at best.

West Monroe High School has given my children a wondeful foundation academically, emotionally, and and physically. It is a great school with ttalented administration and staff.
--Submitted by a parent

It is a warm and caring school. The programs are set up to develop lifelong learners. The atmosphere is wonderful; all of the students are able to plug into a beneficial social group. The teachers are caring and will go the extra mile to assist in student success and the admistration is involved with the learning process. They do stay in their offices and delegate, they work in the school with the teachers, students and support staff. Wonderful place to go to school.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a senior at West Monroe High School and I am very proud to say that it is a wonderful school with great staff and students.
--Submitted by a student

I'd like to start off by saying that I am proud to be a student at this school. I've heard on more than one occasion that the students are very well-rounded and have their priorities straight. Yes, there are some bad apples, but they are taken care of by the staff and administration. Our facilities are excellent: almost every classroom has an overhead projector, a television, and a computer. I'm aware that many schools are fortunate to have even one of those things. The school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. We are perhaps best-known for our football team. One of the only problems I have, however, is that there seems to be some type of social ring, where you're almost looked down upon if you're not apart of it. That goes for most of the schools in the area, however.
--Submitted by a student

Pros: * The sports programs afford the school the ability to have more financial resources to provide a quality environment for the students. * Some phenomenal stand-out teachers. Cons: * Too conservative even by Southern standards--freedom of expression and thought are thwarted by the school's administration. * Favorites are played within the school to football players and supporting organizations; these social rings are supported by the 'community'. While this is more like the world, save the real-world learning for college. HS should be about realizing the potential of all individuals. I gave it 3 stars because amidst the cons, it could be worse.
--Submitted by a student

Superior Academics; Numerous extracurricular activities available; Top high school in North Louisiana
--Submitted by a former student

I am a student at West Monroe, and I must say that WMHS is probably the best school I have ever been to. There are few problems with how the income is budgeted, but you could never find a school that had a better sense of pride and kinship. No matter the differences, students at West Monroe will come together to support each other in times of need. Overall,it is a great place to be.
--Submitted by polly relioh, a student

As a student at West Monroe, I truly feel as if I am attending a school that is on the cutting edge of education in today's society. People will always have complaints, such as security; well, in a school of over 2000 people, teachers can only do so much, and it is a relief to see that so many teachers take whatever precautions necessary to make sure the school is as safe as it could possibly be. The academics at the school are among the top ranked in Louisiana, and in the south. The band marched in the Presidential Inaguration Parade in 2005. The band currently has a streak of 40 years of straight superior ratings at marching and concert festivals. The WMHS choir is also a phenomonal program, putting many students in All-State Choir. As far as athletics go, hands down the best football team in the sate.
--Submitted by a student