Woodrow Wilson High School

I went to woodrow wilson highschool for a couple of months when i lived in d.c and i absolutely loved it!!! the teachers were great and everything is so open and diverse. the students are really nice and d.c is a great and fun place to live in. i had a great time there even though i lived there for a short period of time. i wish i could move back! the school that i go to now is horrible and the people are sooo different and theres no diversity here i miss wilson so much.. i think any student would love wilson and you should definitely go!!
--Submitted by a student

Wilson at this time have to many students so it is not as effective as it should be. I think that because of this issue, the teachers do not have much time to attend to the students that do not understand the concepts of the class that they are teaching. For the students that get it that is great. For the students that do not get it, it is a challenge for the student. This is really hurting our students in the DCPS system.
--Submitted by a parent

As a proud former Tiger, I can truly say that Wilson was a big part of my education, both academically and socially. The diversity of the Wilson student body, and the diversity of the staff-are the school's biggest assets. Wilson has five academies to choose from- 1. The Academy of Finance, 2. AAA (Academic Athletic Achievement Academy), 3. HAM (Humanities, Arts and Media), 4. SciMaTech (Science, Math, and Technology), and 5. WISP (Wilson International Studies Program). Wilson also has a variety of sports and extra-curricular activities, ranging from Football to Crew, from Track to Band, Soccer to Baseball and everything else in-between!

School is doing well for what they have to work with. Presently in transation at another location while their school is being renovated. Need more parental involvement and engagement tactics for children of color to increase their grades and participation. More accountablilty options.
--Submitted by a parent

Wilson has a great range of classes and a student body that is diverse in every way. Whether it survives the trip to UDC during the upcoming construction remains to be seen but until then, if you want to go to the best public school in the city, then look no further
--Submitted by a student

Wilson is a large urban school with a wide array of students. It has four academic academies. Both of my children attending Wilson's academies. Although the DC administration has sometimes caused frustration, Wilson's teachers and staff have almost always been helful and supportive. Most of its teachers have been excellent. A few have been not up to the challenge of teenagers.
--Submitted by a parent

It is probably the most ethnically inclusive school in the nation. It includes many children from the Embassies here in DC who come from all over the world.I am a grandparent of several grandchildren who have gone to Woodrow Wilson. My daughter was President of the PTA.
--Submitted by a parent

Very bad and the teachers are so-so. The kids are noisy.
--Submitted by a parent

Like any other Public School, Wilson lacks a few things. Wilson provides a wonderful education if you want it. Don't blame the school, blame yourself. Wilson is excellent and has so much to offer. It is diverse and the teachers are very understanding. You should see some of the colleges people get into. Its amazing. GO TIGERS!
--Submitted by a student

Wilson has such a terrible reputation, but speaking as a student, I know that it's not nearly as bad as most people think. Although some of the teaching is slightly lacking, most of the teachers, especially in AP courses, are educated in their subjects, and know how to make it so the students want to learn. Wilson tought me more about diversity and acceptance than any other schools in the neighborhood ever could, and under a new administration, things are really looking up, with their motto 'Creating the model urban high school.' There is adequate help in college counceling, and most teachers are more than willing to help with anything, and there are countless clubs and athletic teams that are available. I mean, our country's second richest man attended Wilson, along with Dave Chappelle.
--Submitted by a student