Westbrook High School

As a student, and later a teacher in both the math and science departments, I have witnessed a significant and steady decline in the quality of teaching at Westbrook High. Today, the science department boasts 3 teachers who themselves boast about not teaching any evolution - two because they're creationists - and a chairperson who thinks evolution isn't a critical subject in modern biology. Finally, the principal single-handedly revised the daily schedule, making AP Biology impossible to teach just one year after it's first offering at the school. Overall, Westbrook High is significantly below the Maine state averages for all academic categories, and Maine is below the national averages for all categories, and the US is below the averages for the industrialized world... so if you have the opportunity, send your kids somewhere else. If it's at all possible, my wife and I will certainly be moving before our daughter reaches high school age.
—Submitted by a parent

My, how things change. I authored the review dated 11/20/08. My second (and last) child to go through this school system will graduate next year. I cannot wait! While credit should be given to the (very) few excellent teachers left, the apathy that exudes from both the students and most teachers is apalling. A few are so burnt out, they teach only one am class. This school needs a complete overhaul. I could never recommend it to anyone thinking of moving here.
—Submitted by a parent

the westbrook high school has alot of good teachers. they like to help the kids out and it is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent

I think the school is a little old but it's not like it's bad looking. I think the teachers are great and the teachers definitly have the kids under control.
—Submitted by a student

I have had two children go through the high school. Although not ever without problems, I felt that overall my concerns were taken seriously and addressed appropriately. There will always be problem teachers, and problem students - but the administration at Westbrook really does care. The guidance office is excellent.
—Submitted by a parent

I feel that some of the teachers have no control over the kids. Also you have some teachers that just don't care. What happen to the good old fashion way of learning and listening and having respect!
—Submitted by a parent

I think that the school is on the low side of the scale. It needs to have some work done to the school. I think that they should have a funraiser to earn money so they can make the school safer and more attractive.
—Submitted by a student