Westbrook High School

125 Stroudwater Street

School District

Westbrook Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on November 22, 2019

I don't feel safe in this school still, They don't try to stop anything, I was harassed almost every day last year, and they told me to get over it, Its no big deal. I was threatened, teachers always laughed at me because of my anxiety, and my ADHD. Not a good school. The only good thing is the music program.
Submitted by student on April 25, 2019

Overall, my experience has been pretty normal. There aren't any teachers I strongly dislike, and I have not been put at a disadvantage so far. With that, I would say I am a motivated student who cares about my academics and I mind my business. Having a mindset like this will make the overall experience a lot easier. If you do not behave your outcomes will be different. My parents thought about taking me to a different school at the beginning of the year due to this schools' reputation, but I am glad I stayed here.
Submitted by parent on October 02, 2018

Absolutely horrible! My youngest was bullied and harassed by students and staff at the high school. He ended up depressed and suicidal. I’ve had doors shut in my face. We have been miss treated every step of the way! If the school would only stop and listen instead of thinking of the next response they might get some where. If they can’t do that the maybe take a moment and think, what if this were my child then what would I do? Is it helping if not try a different approach people!
Submitted by student on April 04, 2018

Better than the worst school, but definitely not good.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2013

As always, any school system has room for improvement. As long as Westbrook recognizes those areas needing improvement, and progress is being made, that's what counts. All in all, there are some good things going on at Westbrook High.
Submitted by student on November 15, 2013

Being a student at Westbrook High School I can attest to the fact that some teachers have no control over their students. Some students do not listen, always have their earphones in and do cause a ruckus. But, most teachers at WHS are very good and compassionate about what they teach. Students are involved in schoolwork and extracurriculars. Many students are great leaders because of supportive and good teachers. Many of the teachers deserve a lot more respect than they receive, but they still work at WHS because they are loyal and determined to teach where they have an attachment to. Not everything at Westbrook High School is as bad as it seems in the news.
Submitted by teacher on July 20, 2013

As an experienced teacher of high school students who took some time off to be with my children, I accepted a long term substitute position to get back into teaching again. It was the worst place I have ever been in. The administration was so out of it- they were afraid of the kids and the parents! The kids were so out of control teaching was impossible. Students have earbuds and phones on all the time and acted like it was their right and almost dared anyone to make them put it away. I wouldn't send my dog to any school in Westbrook with House as Principal or Superintendent- he tries to micromanage everything and has no standards for learning.
Submitted by parent on January 31, 2011

As a student, and later a teacher in both the math and science departments, I have witnessed a significant and steady decline in the quality of teaching at Westbrook High. Today, the science department boasts 3 teachers who themselves boast about not teaching any evolution - two because they're creationists - and a chairperson who thinks evolution isn't a critical subject in modern biology. Finally, the principal single-handedly revised the daily schedule, making AP Biology impossible to teach just one year after it's first offering at the school. Overall, Westbrook High is significantly below the Maine state averages for all academic categories, and Maine is below the national averages for all categories, and the US is below the averages for the industrialized world... so if you have the opportunity, send your kids somewhere else. If it's at all possible, my wife and I will certainly be moving before our daughter reaches high school age.