West Middlesex Area High School

3591 Sharon Road

School District

West Middlesex Area
Grade

7-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

School Map for West Middlesex Area School District

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Reviews

Submitted by student on September 12, 2023

It's not the best, ok school :/ a lot better out there!
Submitted by parent on August 05, 2016

Terrible, that's the only word needed to describe this school. It doesn't care about its students, it does little to nothing to help those in need and does not prepare students for upper level education.Bullying goes on unchecked and the teachers even participate in the name calling and put downs towards their students and the students have no place to report it because their administration will not give these kids the time of day. How are any of these students suppose to succeed if they're consistently told they're worthless and won't make it in life.
Submitted by parent on December 22, 2015

Too much focus on athletics and image, Kids are supposed to be in school for an EDUCATION.
Submitted by student on February 20, 2015

I'm a former student who went to school in west Middlesex all my life. The school certainly has it's problems: The comically inept school board, the feudal-like power that comes with the correct surnames, and the typical small town emphasis on sports. That being said it has many upsides. Most of the faculty seem to genuinely care about your success (aside from special education dept. they're all jokes and deserve an eternity in hell for how they make fun students). The small class sizes means you can know your teachers and are capable of joining any sports team you want (though play time is no guarantee). The current cross country coach Bob Morris is one of the greatest coaches and mentors a student could ask for. It's also a very safe environment and people are generally accepted by their peers because the small size doesn't allow for the cliques found in other schools
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2012

You make a name for yourself at this school, as you do anywhere else. There are some parents in high places that believe their kid is the best as do most parents. Still, in the end the best come out ahead. You get out what you put in, same goes for academics. College was a breeze after high school; all subjects. Would not have gone anywhere else. As for new students and parents, be a benefit to the area and not a burden and you'll fit in just fine.
Submitted by other on March 01, 2011

After being in mercer county for years I am still not accepted to this school. You are only someone if your last name is Mild, Barris, or Palmer. But only if you are some sport god, this school will care about you. If you do not have a special last name you are cracked down upon. If you were a dress a centimeter too short, you must change, although the girls who wear dresses up way too high are admired. Academics comes second to extra circular activities.
Submitted by teacher on April 08, 2010

Shouldn't the students who follow the rules and take school seriously be the one's who are rewarded? I thought we were teaching our students to be caring responsible adults.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2010

This district plays favorites. Any student who is well-behaved, attends school regularly, gives his best effort, and shows respect to others is treated as a favorite. The young staff and administration is welcoming of new students and families while at the same time holding strong to the small town values of WM. However, is should be known that a certain level of assimilation to the small town values is expected, much like the rest of the world. After returning from being gone for 10 years, I was happy to find WMHS to be essentially what I had left..a solid education system where individuals are held accountable and the students and their families have the support of the community.