Westminster High School

6933 North Raleigh Street

School District

Westminster 50
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on September 20, 2023

The adults in the building don’t care about the students all they care about is getting paid, if they really cared then maybe the kids there wouldn’t be ditching and not showing up or maybe they wouldn’t have a 3 out of 5 star rating I don’t recommend sending kids here at all no kid that goes to Westminster high school is going to go to college they don’t teach you anything and what they do teach ain’t helpful for the kids GPA’s again I do not recommend sending your kids to this school.
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2023

This school is horrible my son was getting bullied his freshman yr told the school and they did nothing. Then the kid a few months later beat my my son and the principal and police officer were worried about the kid that beat my kid oh the principal said the boy just needs a break his home situation is really bad she says this while my son got beat sitting there crying. I pressed charges but nothing happened. I would stay away from this school the Principal is horrible the way she handled the situation and the police were no better
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2016

This school has a lot to offer when you take the time to look. I see there are a lot of critiques, especially concerning the Competency Based System that Westminster Public Schools employs. Every member of this community should be thankful that we finally a high school ensuring that every student graduating is certain to have competency is all required subjects. This alone is going to strengthen our community and increase every Westy High student's level of success no matter where they go next.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2014

My son is a Junior here, and what he tells me is that teachers teach here. I have nothing but positive things to say about Westminster High School. He is a good student. He plays on the Football team and tells me Football is Family here . Says Coach Denison is the best Coach in tbe State. You will never here him degrade a player in front of another. If your looking for good teachers that care thisis the place for your student athlete
Submitted by student on February 22, 2014

I loved this school. Especially for the music department. I ended up entering to CU Boulder with scholarships that I never thought I would get. I got the support I wanted to. I entered the IB program and it helped me tremendously. I was involved in almost everything. Three choirs, drama, IB, sports and marching band. I loved being involved and I made the most of it.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2013

I have two kids at this school and we heard alot of negative things going into the school. I have to say we have had a great year! Despite all of our hesitation sending our kids here, we are glad we did. The teachers do care and are excellent. If your child wants to learn and has a positive attitude, he or she will make friends and do great academically. There is a club or after school activity for everyone. This is a school where everyone can fit in somewhere! The teachers are very supportive and are there for your child if your child is interested in learning. Go Westy!
Submitted by student on May 02, 2013

I totally agree with the student below. The teachers and staff are amazing! The school itself has so much to offer if only the students cared. Majority of the students do not try as hard or even put any effort into school. I see so many people who leave school and they clearly are ditching. There is also way too many girls that go to the bathroom just to spend time putting on makeup. Though there are the many students that actually put their time into their education. The Ib program the school offers is wonderful. Those students are dedicated and help each other out with work. I would say they are the ones who show that school matters. Overall the school is very good. Teachers to the best of their abilities but I think the thing that needs to be worked on is trying to engage students with how important academics are.
Submitted by student on May 01, 2013

I currently go to Westminster High School and completely disagree with the other critiques. The only reason that this school is rated so horribly is because the students do not care no matter how much the staff encourages them. The teachers have nothing to do with it; I have learned so much from the teachers of Westy and have never experienced such great teachers. The only reason kids are getting low test scores is because they either don't care, never go to class, or both.
Submitted by student on February 07, 2013

I graduated a year early to save myself from the SBS system that is now implemented and ruining the future of other students. I took AP courses along with some regular ones, and to be honest, the difference was enormous. The AP teachers had a greater understanding and drive to actually teach/help/connect with their students. However, for the regular courses, the students were less active and pretty much didn't seem to even care, so long as they just passed. The teachers themselves weren't as encouraging or passionate in teaching compared to the AP ones. Overall, The majority of the students seem indifferent towards their education, which completely saddens and angers me, especially when the last year rolls around and all the students are lining up to consult with their counselors about actually graduating on time, when the other minority have other relevant questions concerning university or college entry. I believe it's mainly the students that cause distress for the school and teachers, which is why the district has mostly likely adapted (changed) its infrastructure/system to fit the majority of the students (SBS). However, this in turn leaves those who intend to learn struggle.
Submitted by parent on September 25, 2012

Yes I went to westy back in 1978 and to me the teachers help me as much as they could. Did I give up no you see no matter what you can not give up . Take the time to thank your teachers. There was a time that I just wanted to give up . So I prayed and ask God what should I do and he said love your teachers or I will take you home early. thanks teachers Imiss you all.
Submitted by parent on April 16, 2012

This school is terrible. My tax dollars have been a waste. The standards based system is horrible and no one seems to understand how it works, my sons grades and credits from his previous school somehow got "lost" forcing him to start over. The lack of caring among staff is appalling. The school does not hesitate to call me about anything and everything yet when I contact them i get NO RESPONSE. My son absolutely hates this school and like so many other comments does not even want to finish. I can't believe $9 mil. was paid for this and it is just a horrible, horrible school. I also understand it is ranked the worst school in Colorado. I have definitely seen bias towards particular groups. I am ashamed to even say my child goes here.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2012

Do not have your children go to this school or this school district if you want them to have the skills needed to get and keep a job, well enough go to college. This school has been given the honor of being one of the worst 5000 schools in the United States. They spend all sorts of money that should be spent on the students on air fares to go to conferences and do who knows what. Staff doesn't care and knows they are going to be fired anyway because the state is going to come in and take them over. Probably the state should do it soon. Save your child-- send them to another high school!
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2012

I have a son that goes to westy he is a good kid works hard and is playing sports there, he has said that he likes westy he gets along good with his teachers and doesnt feel threatened while being there. my personal dealings with staff there have been good i have gotten quick responses to my questions, and also have been treated with respect by both staff and students while being in the school. westy in the past has had a bad rep. but that is changing as the students start to succeed in thier own development. it is up to us as parents to get involved with our kids and the school to help this change happen.
Submitted by parent on May 28, 2011

HORRIBLE! Do not send your children here. They only have a chance of dropping out,joining a gang,getting bullied everyday,developing very low self esteem,and no matter how much they cry for help,this school and staff could care less, they are only there for a paycheck.
Submitted by student on March 21, 2011

this school is very bad, im a senior at this school right now and yes i am white, everyday i am bullied, profiled, ignored by teachers and students, and am racially ridiculed on an hourly basis. i am highly depressed and stressed to the max and am on the verge of DROPPING OUT. i am a straight A student but i cant be there much longer. ANY school is better than this one, i highly dont recommend this school
Submitted by parent on March 11, 2011

If you are doing research and are looking for great schools, keep your children out of District 50. Personally my family has indured so much stress and agony after sending our kids to both Adams 50 schools. If you want your child racially profiled,bullied and ignoed by staff and admin then these are the schools for you.
Submitted by student on January 25, 2011

I was a student at Westy the past two years. Im a junior now and currently don't attend Westy. Although I don't go to this school anymore, I know its a good school. The teachers are friendly and supportive. They honestly care about the students. If you do what you have to and go to class then you will be successful. Its up to you to make the expierence how you want it. I was a freshman the year Ranum and Westy combined. Yes, that was a different expierence from what you will typically get coming into high school. It was way to crowded so there were fights all the time, many people ditching, and plenty dropping out. However, now that the new high schools built, it has changed the environment completely. The structures better and you have many more oppurtunitys for a better future. I would recommend this school to anybody.