I love western it is so diverse and the environment is so friendly students and teachers are so welcoming (well except ms. garcia) many students are involved in school activities and are willing to help anyone in need
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Posted by a student on 02/09/09
This school is great and has one of the best athletic program in the area. The kind of kids the school gets it does the best. I love it.
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
The administration, faculty and staff of WHS are exceptional. As a member of the very active and involve WHS Alumni Association, I get a chance to interact with students from over fifty years of classes at WHS. There were some very lean periods at the school during the 80's and mid 90's, but on a whole,
... Read more the school has a history of providing a quality educational and social experience for any children who put the effort into their own role as a student. The school embraces the diversity of its students, as well as its rich heritage. International Week and the Memorial Day recognition of former students who have sacrificed their lives in service of our country are just examples of the Pioneer Spirit which the administration promotes and encourages from all the students. Parents also get out of the school what they put into it. Get involved instead of complaining. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/09/08
This school is academically strong. Its test scores go up every year. Ths honor students are very intelligent.
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Posted by a parent on 05/26/07
My son is a freshman this year at Western. He had gone to Christian school his whole life. We have not encountered any of the problems we anticipating in a public school. His teachers and sports coaches have been wonderful. He's made a lot of new friends from all walks of life. We did encounter
... Read more one problem on his schedule when his sport changed, but it was quickly resolved with a couple phone calls to his counselor. I have not met the new principal but I have seen him frequently watching the different sporting events. So my overall experience of Western High School has been a very positive one. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/25/07
This is a horrible school. Try to send your child some where else if you can. The vice principal does nothing.
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/07
Western high school has a loving, helping, and encouraging staff. I think this is very important considering teens talk to teachers more often about their personal lives then they would parents. There are many extra curricular activities and sports, music and art opportunities.
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Posted by a student on 05/03/06
I went to WHS from 2001-2005. I loved the school very much. I learned so much, the academic programs are wonderful and there many chances for students to get involved in chior, art, and athletics. The athtetics programs continues to improve each year. I myself played four sports and learned so much
... Read more by that. I was one of the top in my class due to the great amount of respect the teachers have for their students. And also the fact that the teachers don't just want to teach they want to make the students learn. Western helped me to become who I am today. I loved the school so much I am now a part of the faculty. Read less
Posted by a former student on 01/11/06
Western has come a long way, moving from an IIUSP school to a California Distinguished School in about three years. Western's student body is extremely diverse which is demonstrated by the school's annual International Week. One possible drawback could be the lack of parental involvement in many school
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Posted by a teacher on 04/11/05
Some of the teachers do their job well and maintain a good rapport with the students, but the administrators and counselors will treat the students and parents like they are the enemy. It seems that the teachers oppose the poor administration, but fear punitive action if they were to speak out. Overall,
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Anaheim schools — Western High School is located at 501 S Western Ave, Anaheim CA 92804. 501 S Western Ave is in the Southwest neighborhood and 92804 ZIP code in Anaheim, CA The school district for Western High School is the Anaheim Union High School District. Western High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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