West Senior High School

TC West has wonderful adult leadership in the principals, guidance counselors AND the secretaries of each area of the school. The athletics are phenomenal, and the music program is unmatched in the state. Having a high school the size of West take on a difficult just-released Broadway show like Phantom of the Opera with nine roles being doubled on alternating nights - and having sellout performances, one after another, speaks for itself. The leadership of this school is just outstanding. They set the bar high for their students and then lead them, encourage them and model for them how to reach their goals.
—Submitted by a parent

As a recent alumni of West, I was impressed with this school. The principals know what they are doing, there are teachers that want you to succeed. There also have a huge variety of extra-curricular activities. This school has just under 2,000 students so there is lots of people to talk to! Highly recommend this school to parents.
—Submitted by a student

I love it! <3 the learning enviroment is controlled, the teachers are all awesome and the staff in the offices and library are super nice.
—Submitted by a parent

I have one daughter that has graduated and another still at West. It is an amazing school.Great teachers and staff. From the AP programs to music,sports and daily care of students, it is for sure our #1 choice. The number of choices at the school is great as well.
—Submitted by a parent

TC West Alumni. I spent three wonderful years at this highschool. It has an up-to-date facility and excellent faculty. I only wish I could go back!
—Submitted by a student

As three TC West alumnae we feel that we received a quality education that has helped us succeed academically as well as socially in a university setting.
—Submitted by a former student

The quality of the academic programs are great. There is a good varity of opitions for subjects, as well as honors and AP courses. The quality of the music program is excellent. There is a great varity of sports that are offered for both boys and girls. Parents are involved in school and take part in helping with many projects.
—Submitted by a parent

Traverse City West H.S. is a good public school. For students who wish to make the most of their education, it has resources and opportunities in sufficient quality and quantity.
—Submitted by a parent

While there are some fine teachers at West, I cannot recommend this school. The present principal, Joseph Tibaldi is a very poor administrator. He has demonstrated himself to be exclusively concerned with his image as principal at the cost of fair treatment for the students. He plays favorites- primarily towards the athletes- and he seems to need, constantly, to prove he's in charge. In addition to Mr, Tibaldi, the teaching in general is not first class. A lot of school time is wasted and the lessons presented do not inspire a love of learning in the students.
—Submitted by a parent