Westside High School

I go there now and we are 10 times better than OPS high schools. I had to choose between Central and Westside and I'd made the perfect decision going to District 66.
--Submitted by a student

After graduating from Westside last year, I can honestly say that the school prepared me for college. The modular scheduling put me ahead of my college peers in that I know how to manage my free time and I'm not dependent on others to get things done. Also, teachers helped prepare us for college coursework (Westside's AP classes were very helpful and got me ahead on credit hours). Of course, there are flaws with the school (occasional unfair discipline/rules and unnecessary required classes) but the programs are great (especially the fine arts) and overall Westside is a great school.
--Submitted by a student

Westside is a relatively strong school within the public school system, but for young men it pales in comparison to Creighton Prep, which provides a far better academic and community environment. If your son is accepted to Prep, by all means you should do whatever it takes to see if you can make it happen -- there is no question that a Prep education is truly a transformative experience not just academically but on the so-called intangibles that make a fully-formed human person, whereas 4 years at Westside should not be expected to provide much beyond academic preparation (and then only if the student is completely self-motivated). At bottom, Westside is merely adequate.

Westside is an amazing school. The modular scheduling really gets you prepared for college and the varieties in class sizes ranging from a small class room of 20 to a large group class of about 500 students. This gets you involved as an individual and as a group. Another amazing quality of having modular scheduling are the open mods. These are free periods to basically get your homework done (for those of you who procrastinate), eat lunch, get a snack from the warrior hut, meet with teachers for help on an assignment, or maybe even just hang out with your friends. Seniors and juniors are allowed to leave the building during these times. Also, Westside High School has many classes to chose from. These ranging from multimedias to tough language classes. you don't have to take a class you don't want to take. There are many electives including choir, swimming, art, computer sciences, fashion, science, weight lifting (in the highly equipped workout/training room) and maybe even cheerleading/dance/step/show choir and track/soccer/basketball/baseball. Whatever you want to do, I'm sure Westside can provide it, whether as a class or a club that you feel is important. Best school, by far!!!
--Submitted by a student

Central is a much better school than Westside. I feel bad for my brother going here because I truly believe he would be getting a much better education at Central than at Westside.

Westside is the best! They have an AMAZING music program! There are 4 choirs, 3 show choirs, and many band and string groups and classes. Our varsity show choir ATSC was just named national champions! There are classes about cars, welding, woods, arts, fashion, science, math, and computer classes!! Anyone a fan of CSI? We have a forensics class! Do you like tv production? We have lots of classes about broadcasting and productions. We also get Apple laptops. With the laptops we can do so much more with the classes, and we are also going very eco-friendly with the laptops and recycling bins in every classroom! Though there are many rude bouncers and students, if you want a quality education, go here!
--Submitted by a student

Westside is an awesome school! each student gets a new Apple laptop, and its really high tech there. For how big it is, the class sizes are small, and you get a hands on education that way. It has a lot to offer!!!
--Submitted by a student

I don't know why kristina is, but Westside is, in my opinion, the best school ever. And no, if you are late to homeroom, you don't miss a whole day of school. That would be a joke.
--Submitted by a student

I am currently a student at Westside High school, and it is by FAR one of the greatest schools in the nation, the staff's main goal is to help support you and help you understand the material that we all will need as we go on with our lives.
--Submitted by a student

We moved last year and as a senior, I choose to still attend this school, although it is a 20-mile drive to and from each day, sometimes twice for a sporting event. I believe Westside High School is preparing me for the real life and do not mind spending $4 a gallon for gasoline. Also, to 'Kristina,' you do not miss a whole day of school - you only receive ISS if you have consecutive tardies or unexcused absences from homeroom.
--Submitted by a student