Westview High School

This is the best school ever. It's clean, friendly, open, and has amazing teachers. I have a mouthful of positive things to say about this school, but to keep it short, I've never been to a better high school. What I like best is Westview's school spirit and athletics, but Westview also gave me some of the best teachers I've ever had in my school life.

I'm sorry to say that I do have the same good experience as many of the reviewers here, and it's probably because I have one very different factor from the average student. I suffer from aspergers syndrome; when I lost a close family member, I started having depression and trouble in school. So, what did my school do? They sent me to a well-hidden school for students with mental instability. Now, there's nothing wrong with transferring a student to a place more compatible with their special needs, but Beaverton School District's special education program receives minimal funding and patronizes its students. Students with special needs are given no chance to excel, even though they may be just as intelligent as the next student underneath their problems. Beware BSD's mental health stigma!
--Submitted by a student

great school with a beautiful campus. the kids here are great and always very friendly and they push themselves to reach there goals.
--Submitted by a parent

this year has been a tough year for me. my grades have been falling down. all of my teachers have noticed and tried to talk with me. i appreciate the staff here and they all care.
--Submitted by a student

I went to this school and am now in high school, now I think I wish Westview had better teachers than sprots palyers.
--Submitted by Stacy Peterson, a former student

This school is overall 'above average'.
--Submitted by a parent

I personally think westview is a great school. The staff is amazing and they really care for you if you aren't yourself. If you haven't realized it yet, most of the teachers have hundreds of students so it is kind of impossible for them to get back to you immediately by email. Just email them! Its not that hard! I have had a great first year at this school and I could tell I was in a great environment. All the staff cared for me and they were encouraging me to take more challenging course work. It may be easy to fall into the cracks of this school but it is definitely not that hard to get out if you try to get the help you need. The new principle this year was great and tried to meet each of the students. Overall, Westview is THE BEST school here in Oregon.
--Submitted by a student

As one parent stated before the teachers are very overloaded and do not e-mail or contact you immediately. My son's couselor has not been effective at communicating, which surprises me. My son went from almost a 4 point to no grade at all over the course of the year. Classes are not challenging and they do not see a need to change his courses. Too many kids, not enough teachers and not enough concern for the kids.
--Submitted by Wendy Leitz, a parent

Having 2 kids graduate from WHS over the past three years I have advise to parents that have issues. After an email, go in or pick up the phone. Get involved with your child and teacher at the point of conflict. It's a wonderful school with tons of opportunities. Definatly would recomend it for academics, sports and activities. Great prep school for college which both my kids are in. They will not baby you and if you think it's cold hearted in high school, wait until college. They're preparing the kids for their future. Stay involved but don't hover. It's a highly competitive school and your child should really flourish. Principal is new so I don't know about that situation but the teachers for the most part are excellent. If you have issues and you get no response, physically go in! Emails don't do it in any business.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a freshman this year at Westview and I have not had an satisfaction with the teachers at this school. My daughter went from a 3.7 to a 2.1 in one semester and I did not get one phone call nor a letter or anything implying there was a problem. I have sent numerous e-mails after getting her progress report with no responce. I have asked that she get a book for one of her classes which both the counsler and the principal assured me she would get right away and still no book after 3 months! Her counsler did get back to me, but with no resolution to the problem. Her coach was the only one to show any interest or concern! VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE STAFF AT WESTVIEW!
--Submitted by Shelly, a parent