4491 Trabue Rd
Columbus, OH 43228

Don’t go to this school don’t send your kids

Great staff and excellent teachers. Our teacher for this year is Ms. Ashley Hamilton for kindergarten. Amazing, kind, excellent communication, goes above and beyond to get her students engaged! Staff at the main office and the principal are professional and caring!

I attended Westland from 2013 to 2017. As others have mentioned, it's a very diverse school and can seem a bit rough around the edges depending on who you're talking to. Fights did sometimes break out and there were definitely instances of bullying and students showing prejudice towards others. However, with all that being said, Westland can 100% be a great school to attend. There's a myriad of ways for students to get involved, ranging from sports and organizations to afterschool clubs. There are also a handful of fun events that Westland holds such as talent shows, pep rallies, etc. In terms of preparing students for their next step, whether that be a trade, vocation, or college, this school does a decent job. They offer AP/IB courses as well as dual-enrollment and SAT/ACT prep. The district also offers the South-Western Career Academy, which helps prepare students for careers in fields like cyber security, culinary arts, engineering, media, etc. In terms of community, I can't speak for everyone, but I personally was surrounded by a lot of great students who were either just as driven and passionate as me, if not more. However, that brings me to my next point. One thing I did notice while attending was there were mainly two types of students who I'll call group A and group B. The "A" kids were almost all involved in extracurriculars i.e. music, drama club, National Honor Society, sports, etc., and AP/IB courses. People in this group tended to populate the same classrooms, and would only mix with the "B" kids in the more gen ed courses like psychology, Spanish, art, etc. The "B" group contained a lot of students that were equally as talented but either didn't care about school or just didn't want to put in the extra effort to succeed. Depending on which group you fell into your experience as a whole and in the classroom could likely be very different. The final thing I'd like to touch on is staff. The teachers, guidance counselors, etc. I personally interacted with were, for the most part, great. You knew they wanted you to succeed, and many of them would and did go above and beyond for their students. They are 100% one of the reasons I think of Westland so fondly. Again though, a lot of it is just how much you're willing to put into it. If you're willing to work for things and try then this school will meet you in the middle.

I truly wish I were writing something more positive, but if you’re looking for a school where your child can truly thrive, this may not be the right fit. My daughter recently had an issue involving a teacher, and I was completely unaware of the situation until the following week when she was suddenly given a three-day out-of-school suspension. No prior communication was made regarding the incident, and during her suspension, she was not provided with any homework or assignments. The only contact came on the day of the suspension, and even then, it lacked clarity and care.Unfortunately, the principal made no effort to reach out I specifically requested She gave me a call the same day haven’t heard from her as a parent it makes me concerned .My daughter isn’t receiving the support she needs, and while I understand teachers are often overwhelmed, and continuously has singled out my child throughout the year I understand my child isn’t perfect, but children deserve respect to! basic communication is essential especially when dealing with young girls navigating emotional and hormonal changes. We were all kids once; we know how difficult that stage can be.There seems to be a lack of advocacy and leadership within the school. As a parent, I’m genuinely concerned for my daughter’s future here. It’s crucial that we, as parents, step in to advocate for our children, listen to all sides during conflicts, and work toward fair and constructive resolutions something the current administration appears unable or unwilling to do I will be reaching out to the department of education because I am tired of the way that the school has handled these situations over the year. I do not recommend the school not with this type of leadership.