West Monroe High School

201 Riggs Street

School District

Ouachita Parish
Grade

8-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 19, 2022

A SCHOOL/ COMMUNITY FOUNDED ON RACISM! Josie Barton - the captain of the cheer team - and her friends recorded themselves saying that they have to lock their car doors because they were in “niggerville” while giggling. Since then, this has resurfaced a lot of issues with the school such as the school mascot being the “rebels” which represents the confederacy and everything it stood for and also the bullying of students of color - which happens quite frequently. No actions have been taken. This school does not care about the real American history or equal rights. The educators, superintendents, principals, chairmen all have a part to play in the way these students conduct themselves so THEY are allowing racism and prejudice to continue!
Submitted by student on November 27, 2018

As I read all the other comments most of them were saying that all West Monroe cares about it football. I completely disagree. Yes football is a very big part west monroe, but almost all the students love it and love supporting there team. But west monroe is huge on academic. I am a senior there is year and I have taken regular, AP, DE, and honors class there. The AP classes will definitely prepare you for college as in they are very rigorous. All the teachers are good and want your kid to learn, sometimes you just have to ask. The counselors and principals are super nice and willing to help you with anything. Over all I have loved my past 4 years here we will miss it.
Submitted by parent on April 17, 2014

I am very pleased with the education and social skills my children learned while attending WMHS. They were very well prepared to attend LSU in Baton Rouge, and scored above average on the ACT which is a reflection in the quality of the teachers instructing our children. They care about the students and make it fun to learn. I understand that athletics here are very important but when you think of the positive influence of striving to be and do your best, i believe it is a good thing. All in all, my family loved attending WMHS and it was fun and entertaining as well. They are doing well in college and the foundation they received in all areas of their lives here makes me give five stars. They are second to none and continue to improve.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2014

The focus of this school is not academics or even the well being of all students. My daughter was beat up and while I pressed charges on the child who did the actual beating, the school refused to do anything about the child who video'd the event! I was told she was a honors student who had never been in trouble! So that makes it okay to do something unethical? The theater program is lacking as well, it's run by the choir and unless your a member of that you can hang up getting the opportunity to be on stage. I'm glad it wasn't that way when I was a student there, I may not have learned how to speak in public and do the job I currently have.
Submitted by other on January 24, 2014

West Monroe High School continues to enhance the curriculum, extra-curricular programs and athletic programs and far exceeds the norm for public education. This elite school actually bears the evidence of world class educational standards. The faculty and administration set the pace with the highest caliber of instruction along with expectations for a strong work ethic for students. This school may not be for "every" student because slackers will not like the rigor of the academic program. My grandchild attends this school so my husband and I participate in some community events surrounding school activities. We recently toured the school and learned about the various academies within the high school. The new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math building was truly exceptional. In fact, the music programs are more than just impressive. These students tour the world; this summer the choir will be in Italy to sing at the Vatican. The band just returned from London. You have to see this school for your child's benefit.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2014

Great School, teachers and leadership. They are concerned and welcome parental involvement in ALL areas. Ask questions, go to teacher meetings, use Edline!!! The give us free tools to use. I emailed each teacher at the beginning of the year and NEVER had a problem. Both of my children graduated from WMHS and are proud alumni.
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2013

West Monroe High School places football over everything, including academics. The students are not taught the skills necessary to succeed in college. My daughter never had to take a final because students with an A average are "exempt". She only had to write one paper but every student who actually completed the assignment received an "A", without regard to the quality of their work. How is that teaching the students anything? Well over half of the students didn't even complete the assignment... While not all teachers are terrible, there are some that are more interested in chatting on their cell phones during class time than actually teaching the students. The administration doesn't care. Unmotivated teachers cause students to be equally unmotivated.
Submitted by other on October 30, 2012

My student was demeaned and accosted daily there. Other kids ruined his textbooks and the school didnt lend a hand and blamed him.. Warm and caring environment must be for young men who can catch footballs and no one else. Beware!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2012

We moved here from out of state and I would not put my kids in this school again. The counselors do not help or know anything about the kids to going to college out of this state, or helping them find scholarships. They are not helpful in knowing what the child may be interested in so that he would take the appropriate class. My students that were there, they were in all honors classes and AP classes watching movies. Only 3 or 4 students in an AP class of 20 actually took the AP test. The kids are not prepared for college. No projects or papers to write, if so only a few. No finals to study for if made all A's which may sound great but not preparing you for college where you have to take the final. The focus is clearly football. All other sports must raise lots of money to participate in other activities. Lack of follow thru and communication from all administration.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2012

West Monroe has consistently placed more emphasis on football than academics. Many of the graduates in this community are semi-literate at best.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2010

It is a warm and caring school. The programs are set up to develop lifelong learners. The atmosphere is wonderful; all of the students are able to plug into a beneficial social group. The teachers are caring and will go the extra mile to assist in student success and the admistration is involved with the learning process. They do stay in their offices and delegate, they work in the school with the teachers, students and support staff. Wonderful place to go to school.
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