My daugher graduated from there and their music department is absolutley wonderful. WPHS has alot to offer students.
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
I am a student at wheeling park high school and can honestly admit that the music program is stupendous. They teachers in the program have compassion for each one of their students and always try their best to give a fair chance to everyone, especially the choir directors Mrs. Mitch and Mrs. Garret,
... Read more who receive kids from a variety of musical backgrounds. The music department at Wheeling Park is in and of itself its own little family. Being both a strings player and a choir member I believe I can say that the program here has helped me get into different ensembles such as All-State and the Wheeling Youth Symphony and the life lessons that I have gained about hard work and determination will last throughout my life. Thank you. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/01/08
This school honestly is terrible! Coming from a student who witnesses how teachers play favorites witht the rich kids and the star athletes. Its pathetic. I asked a teacher to write me a reference letter and I constantly had to remind him for a month and he never wrote me one, even after he promised
... Read more several times. But he never had a problem writing a few for the more priviliged and wealthier students. This delayed me from turning in my scholarship application because I had to go to another teacher at the last minute and wait for them to get time to write me one in which they did, thank you! Can I also point out that the school food is disgusting. I never had such nasty food anywhere in my life, I noticed that more and more students are beginning to bring their own lunch and paying more!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/08
my husband attended WP, my children attend WP, and i have worked at WP in the past. my husband has a well paying job in a community that doesn't have many. my children have excelled in the colleges and career choices they have made. i attribute this to WP. In the past WP did not impress me. consolidation
... Read more was hard, but they perservered. i hope Park continues to imipress by improving it's technology and adjusting it's science curriculum. we have already seen some changes (i.e. SMART board in some classrooms.) i would also like to see them expand the school and fix up the track, expand the music department, add more parking. all in all , my famil is proud to call themselves 'PATRIOTS'. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
I attended WPHS and now my son does. I reviewed private and other options and still found that teachers at WPHS were the most credible and highly educated, many having Masters or above. The curriculum is what a child makes of it - and though tough, fair and far more advanced then other schools in the
... Read more area. My child is unique (goth) and has not one issue of discrimination as I heard from other area schools, he's on the high honor roll and appreciated - not a number in such a large school. I am very satisfied with efforts of the OCSB to continue to provide quality education! After all, the reality is, our kids get what they and we as parents put into it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/07
I would never send my children there because of the teachers have no time for the children and it is very clickish.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/07
I have had children at Wheeling Park for six years. It has been a very positive experience. The quality of teaching is excellent. My children have had only three poor teachers in six years. Park has the best Language Arts teachers. My daughter entered college this year very well prepared. The administration
... Read more is very accessible. I have always been called back promptly, and problems have been dealt with in a very professional, caring manner. There are numerous areas for parents to become involved in. Unfortunately, many parents choose not to participate. The school welcomes parent involvement. The availability of Fine Arts classes and extracurricular activities is tremendous. Park has an incredible Fine Arts department that is unsurpassed in the Ohio valley. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/05/07
Overall I think that WPHS is a decent school, only because they offer a variety of classes, and have so many opportunities that present themselves to your children. Like most schools some teachers are more academically knowledgeable than others.
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/06
There are some excellent teachers at this school, but some really poor ones also. Unfortunately, those responsible for discipline play favorites and the teachers' children, star athletes, etc. get preferential treatment. It's a great school if your child is a 'star' but for the average and above average
... Read more child, it is difficult. My son spends much too much time watching movies in his 'honors' classes, submits work that is never returned (or returned weeks later with no comments. There are too many multiple-choice tests and true-false tests that are easy to grade for the teachers, but not a good learning experience for students who will have to write essays in college. As a parent who initially tried to get involved, I gave up when I found that the only parents who have a say are those who make a lot of money...I wish my kids went to private school instead! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/06
My son has been a student at WPHS for 4 years. He has a physical disability and has never been made fun of. His academic achievements here have been better than I could ever imagine. He has, also been a member of the band & has been accepted by all. I feel it's a wonderful school with alot to offer
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Wheeling schools — Wheeling Park High School is located at 1976 Parkview Rd, Wheeling WV 26003. 1976 Parkview Rd is in the 26003 ZIP code in Wheeling, WV The school district for Wheeling Park High School is the Ohio County School District. Wheeling Park High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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