Millard West High School

Go West! Go Drwal! Best school ever. Fun school and great academics. I'm so happy that i'm at this wonderful school.

Millard West is an outstanding school. I disagree with other posts about the whole names and athletics business. My daughter and I moved from out of state her freshman year, and she got into the girl's basketball program right away without knowing any of the coaches or staff. She worked hard and got the position on JV when most sophomores and juniors just make reserve. As far as money goes, the students at West are very affluent. I don't necessarily think that the kids are too concerned with money, but it does play a minor part on your social status, which is very unfortunat.
—Submitted by a parent

We think very highly of Millard West and the positive education our kids received there. They were encouraged and challenged with advanced courses and AP classes that gave them college credit. (I would skip the dual enrollment with UNO, and concentrate on the AP classes). Millard West has indeed won many championships the past several years: football, swimming, volleyball, track, to name a few. My kids were not the greatest athletes but they found many ways to be involved in a school of over 2,000.
—Submitted by a parent

You can forget about athletics in this school unless you are connected. Hard work and ability come second after who you know in the coaches eyes. Just look at the state championships won. Not many and not in every sport. You will go far if you have parents that are IN with the coaches. The administration has lost all credibility in dealing with the coaches.
—Submitted by a parent

I love Millard West. I have attended multiple high schools and this was my favorite. The teachers truly care about the students and have a passion for teaching. I was challenged to do better in my honors classes as well as my regular classes. MWHS has a great atmosphere. There are very few fights and the teachers and staff create a safe environment. This school has great athletics and fine arts. I feel that they try to recognize everyone at the school. Millard West has nice and up to date technology that many school in the area lack. The only thing that MWHS lacks is diversity, which can't be helped because of its location. I have truly enjoyed my time at Millard West.
—Submitted by a student

I agree with the political nature of athletics at Millard West. It's all about name, or how 'hot' your mom is, or how much daddy makes. Of course talent will get picked, but hard work and effort will be passed over every time unless of course; hot mom, rich dad, etc.
—Submitted by a parent

Millard West is one of the best schools in the state, on par with the private schools in Omaha and Millard North. The school offers plenty of AP classes and allows you to make the most out of your education. I was well prepared for my college curriculum, and the school offered plenty of clubs and sports. Some reviewers are complaining about a lack of diversity, but this can't be helped because of location. I agree that many students need the opportunity to interact with minority students, some students are culturally inept. Another negative aspect about the school is that sports are highly political, if you don't make a team freshman year than you can expect not to make one any other year. Some students were picked over other students by reputation alone, regardless of talent or intelligence.
—Submitted by a student

To all the comments regarding to Diveristy its not the schools fault any school on a 180th and Q is going to have a big diffrence in the majority and minority what can you expect its a school placed in the dead middle of a subburb
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MW prepared me very well for college. They always told me that college courses would be rigorous and difficult (I graduated from Northwest Missouri State, but I felt much more prepared for general education classes than my peers from IA and MO schools. There are plenty of advanced placement classes as well. On the downside, the band program has become more and more political over the past few years and cultural diversity leaves room for improvement.

This school is absolutely amazing and i love sending my child there.
—Submitted by a parent

This school is absolutely honorable. They try to cram an entire year into one short semester. Students are very unhappy and stressed out all the time over this and usually result in poor grades. The faculty and student body only cares about money and a wealthy image, not about students happiness or education.

This is an awesome school that offers the best classes and extra curricular activities. Sports are some of the best and the choir program is outstanding!! AP classes are offered and most of the teachers are wonderful and will push your child. Very demanding curriculum
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If your kid is just average, he won't excell in this school. The average kid is overlooked and has little support when it is needed. The sports program is very competitive and political to almost announce certain families are thought of higher than others because of connections. Not a school for the basic kid looking for a good education.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter graduated here after entering her Jr. year. We were all very pleased with this school. It was her 3rd in 3 different states and the best of them. Students very accepting and welcoming. Staff excellent. AP program excellent. Counseling office needs improvement --misled her on courses she needed to take almost leading to not grad. on time and offered no help on College or scholarship hunts and applications. Otherwise, excellent school.
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I think that Millard West has been great for my education and has prepared me for life outside of high school. With a great music program, rigorous courses, and plenty of clubs and activities I have gotten almost everything I wanted out of my high school education. The teachers at this school are mainly young open mined teachers who put their students first where others would not. One of the things that makes me angry with the school is that sports are put above academics where other clubs and activities are not.
—Submitted by a student

I think that Millard West has poor diversity and too closeminded people. Sure they have great education, but they're missing all the good culture that can develop in schools. It ticks me off to see how this called the rich kid school.I believe we need a better group of people here at West. In stead of people who only care about the latest fashions or their grades.
—Submitted by a student

High academic programs, stress is made on gpa's even over sports. Parent involvement is very high
—Submitted by a parent

Millard West lacks diversity. My child has witnessed several accounts of discrimanation towards minority students from other students. I have witnessed the administration's avoidance in addressing the issues as not to draw negative attention to the school. I have liked the majority of the teachers but have sensed a distinct atmosphere of intimidation in teaching anything outside of the box.
—Submitted by a parent

As a former student, I feel that Millard West gave me valuable resources to better my academic experience. I felt prepared for college when I graduated in '01 and have successfully attained a bachelors in nursing. Thanks to all my teachers and keep up the higher standard of education!
—Submitted by Eryn, a parent

As a former student of Millard West I'd like to say that the school has a friendly atmostphere and the students and the teachers atttitudes towards learning are superb.
—Submitted by Patrick Kowal, a former student