Both of my daughters attend Westridge and are in Lower and Upper School. This school has been extremely intentional with meeting the needs of my Black daughters and helping them reach their goals. The education is top notch with experienced educators alongside administrators who put the girls first in all that they do. Westridge feels like a warm hug for girls who are independent thinkers, doers and have drive! read more

Our daughter just completed her first year (4th grade) at Westridge. We could not be happier with the experience! The administration goes to extraordinary lengths to build community and a sense of real belonging among the girls. The faculty are incredible - challenging, caring and supportive. Westridge is an environment where girls--and not just one kind of girl--can thrive. Everything about the experience is well thought-out and resourced. It offers students choices, different paths to explore on their journey of becoming. read more

At Westridge, you will be surrounded by like-minded families who are devoted to their children's academic success while also valuing social-emotional learning. We loved the upper school experience with our oldest and the Lower School, has certainly met--and exceeded--our expectations. Our rising fifth grade daughter loves the all-girls environment, is thriving at Westridge, and enjoys everything the school has to offer. We've been fortunate to connect with a wonderful group of parents and a warm, supportive community. read more

Incredible! The staff and faculty are so thoughtful in everything they do for the girls. They deeply care about partnering with parents and getting the best out of your student. read more

This school is beautiful, the teachers I met were extraordinary. I hope my granddaughter will love her experience love learning at her new school. read more

How has no one reviewed Westridge yet? I guess it's a little weird to review my high school on yelp, but it was pretty kick ass and deserves some yelp loving. I suppose the five stars is a little inflated due to having graduated, but it really is a great school. The academics are tough, but it still manages to be a mostly laid-back environment. The best part is probably all of our dorky traditions like Greeks and Romans and the yam festival that we all get so excited about. We'll see how things go now that Fran is gone, but hopefully things won't change too much. I sincerely hope no one is basing whether to send his or her child to a school based on yelp, but if you are, I say you couldn't find a better school for your daughter in the Pasadena area. read more

Westridge School For Girls - Pitcairn - Elementary Schools Near Me - Pasadena, California

Our 11th grade daughter has attended Westridge since 4th grade. She has grown into an incredible student and young woman who stands by her values and has integrity. Westridge gives young girls the space to explore and develop into who they want to be. It supports them with incredible academic, social/emotional, artistic, and athletic programs. The quality of education is exceptional, and the teachers and staff delve deeply into topics both historic and current, giving space for discussion and deliberation. Class times are extended in order to create a community of learners, and respect is given to each individual perspective. The value of a Westridge education is seen in the confidence and independence of our daughter, and we recommend you look into this incredible place for your young lady. read more

We have been extremely happy with Westridge School, and in particular the teachers and staff that make the educational experience exceptional. I feel strongly that my daughters are fortunate to attend a school that works every day to challenge, support and celebrate their educational progress. Our experience at Westridge spans all three (lower, middle and upper) schools. I have found that Westridge works hard to provide balance in educational excellence. It has been our experience that even in the upper school (where college is looming) teachers and staff strike a balance between challenging students' academically and providing resources and support for students to meet those challenges. I have found that Westridge teachers truly desire to both motivate and support their students, and they want their students to seek out their help. The teachers at Westridge have made a remarkable impact on the learning and mastery of my daughters. The academics are outstanding, and rigorous. Homework is real, especially in high school. But it is not unmanageable. Additionally, Westridge does tremendous work in supporting students' personal development as well. The human development and advisory programs at Westridge are phenomenal. Finally, as the parent of a high school senior, I have to give a HUGE shout out to the Westridge College Counseling team. I cannot give the team (of 4) enough praise. They guided and supported my daughter through her college application process. They partnered with us (parents and student) in the development of a college plan. They kept our daughter on track and focused to execute the plan. And we have seen that the plan they consulted with us to create has been amazingly successful. When I talk to other parents of seniors, not at Westridge, it reinforces to me just how fortunate we have been to be at Westridge. I have found that Westridge is a school that acts with intention. They truly strive to create an environment where girls are educated and supported to be the individuals they want to be. I'm thankful for the impact Westridge has had and continues to have in the lives of my daughters. read more

This school has a pretty friendly environment. However, despite the school's preaching of confidant girls and women, most of the students, especially middle schoolers, are insecure and boy crazy. The academics in middle and lower school are not the best, and especially the humanities program could be improved. However, the language program at this school is amazing, offering Spanish, Latin, and Mandarin. One thing Westridge could particularly work on is having a more diverse student body. Most of the students at this school are white or Asian, and there is a very big "us" "them" attitude at Westridge when talking about any minority group. The teachers here are really a mixed bag. Some teachers are phenomenal, particularly the math and language teachers, whereas some teachers are majorly lacking. read more

BE AWARE: the teachers at the school are UNIONIZED just like in a public school, which means that after a year's probation they cannot be laid off no matter how bad they are. In addition, unlike in public school, teachers at this school do not need to have teaching credentials, which means that they may not have adequate training in education, but only in their subject. Add to that the surprising fact that there is no teachers' performance review in place, and you have a school where the faculty is a very mixed bag: some teachers are phenomenal, especially in elementary and middle school, while some are substandard, especially in high school, yet cannot be laid off because of their union contracts. When the tuition for a year of high school is nearly as high as a year of private college, ($38,855) it is food for thought. Lower school and middle school, where the teachers are excellent, follow a progressive education model with group projects and hands-on learning along with an appropriate academic program. High school however abandons all pretense at modern education and focuses on an age-old model of excess homework leaving no time for students to reflect on what they are learning. The talk is of balance and emotional wellbeing but the system fosters stress and depression. A large proportion of high schoolers have therapists to help them sustain the pressure and demands of this child-unfriendly system. There's even a therapist on staff. Self harm is rampant. Long sleeves hide self cutting. Off campus alcohol and pot are common methods of stress relief. The response to complaints about the high school is that "after Westridge, college will seem easy", in actuality a reflection of the unnecessary hardships children as young as 14 are being subjected to. If you are satisfied with a luck-of-the-draw choice of teachers (in our high school experience any given year only 50% were truly inspiring educators) and burned-out students who go through the motions without any true passion, this may be good enough. Ultimately, the one and only GREAT thing about Westridge is how very supportive it is of LGBTQ students of which there are many, with LGBT clubs and organizations geared to help and support girls coming out. In that sense the school is outstanding. A very large proportion of teen girls feel comfortable enough and accepted enough to express their sexual and gender identity freely and that is a beautiful thing. But if LGBT rights are not an issue in your household, you may want to look elsewhere for an overall better high school experience with more qualified teachers and more educational excellence. UPDATE: Drugs are becoming a huge issue in the upper school. Several girls were suspended for using and selling. Drugs and alcohol use are an epidemic at the high school. If you visit, ask the administrators. Also ask about the recent outbreak of Norovirus which forced them to close the school and cancel AP exams. Bad choice all around. read more

We chose to send our daughter here instead of another local Christian school in Pasadena, our other child is there and having a lot of frustration. The teachers care, call, and email right away when there is a problem. When I asked to meet the Principal we met the very next day, very different than my other one in high school. The sports are wonderful as my daughter gets ready for high school its nice to know that she can actually play here rather than be pushed out by recruited athletes who want a title rather than develop my daughter's character. read more

When our daughter started at Westridge in 6th grade, we were looking for a school where she would be academically challenged and her quiet voice might be heard and encouraged. Over the past four years at Westridge we have certainly found that, but also so much more. Now in high school, our daughter has blossomed - she is no longer the quiet student who barely speaks in class. She feels free to be her true self at school. There are many things we love about Westridge: The teachers are engaging. It is clear they really want to be there, love what they do, and care about the students. It is not unusual to find teachers collaborating when they find out about something going on in a different classroom that they can link to their own lessons. Teachers are available and students are encouraged to seek them out for questions, help, or just to chat. Class sizes are small, facilitating lots of interaction and discussion in which all students participate (my daughter's classes this year in 9th grade range between 8-17 students and her largest class ever was only 20 students). Not only do they have fantastic food service and a beautiful campus, there is a positive energy and environment on campus. The girls feel safe both physically and emotionally. The advisory program (which meets every 6th day) takes a proactive and purposeful approach in giving students the tools and skills they need to develop positive relationships amongst other things. It looks at the whole child, not just the academic piece, and is designed to develop strong, inquisitive, thoughtful, caring, and self-confident young women. Westridge supports and partners with parents in ongoing education. As an example, the Head of School recommends a book to parents each summer which then ties in to a theme and the values and practices they are trying to encourage on campus. During the school year they hold discussion groups for parents. Often the author will come and speak and conduct sessions with both the girls and the parents (separately). To me, an impressive example of the school's partnership with parents was when the school proactively reached out to parents about the show "13 Reasons Why" to inform them about the show (I had not heard of it before that) and to express concerns about the topics and the way they were being portrayed that many of our daughters were seeing. In addition to an email about the topic, Westridge hosted a parent discussion with the administration and counseling staff to discuss the situation with parents and answer questions. This helped inform parents in their own discussions with their children. I appreciate the fact that Westridge is able and willing to make changes when it seems like there might be a better way to do something, whether it be in scheduling, class offerings or requirements, etc. At the end of last year, we went to a meeting with 8th grade parents and students about what to expect in high school. I was so impressed by how well-spoken the 8th graders were and the fact that they felt comfortable and confident speaking with and asking questions of administrators in a room full of adults. We have loved the Westridge experience for our daughter so far and look forward to the remaining years of high school. read more

The best analogy I can think of for this high school is a five star hotel with cockroaches in the beds. They present this immaculate front but in the back something is very rotten. If you look behind the curtains you will find self harm, and drugs everywhere. Anything to relieve the pressure. The director gives this speech about the sloth being the spirit animal of the school while making kids take 5 APs at the same time so the school can look "performing" to applying parents. I was a student here and I saw girls smoking (not cigarettes) from 9th grade on. Activities, get together and all the social life outside of school were based on smoking that stuff. I eventually changed school because when I refused to join the "fun" I got excluded and treated like an outcast. Just know what you're getting yourself into. read more

If you are visiting the Westridge School for Girls for your daughter, consider asking the school why it refuses to participate in school review forums such as GreatSchools.org. Every Other School in the Pasadena area, public and private, participates. Why doesn't Westridge? After our daughter attended Westridge for her 6th grade year, we found out: Westridge School for Girls is obsessed with controlling its image. And this obsession, we found, is carefully managed to present the most polished façade and mask the truth that there is very little "there" there. Yes, it's a lovely campus and yes, (as my daughter enthused) it serves sushi in the commons. Yet we found a school that is much more interested in maintaining the institution than educating, and caring for, girls and young women. Westridge promotes itself as educating the best and the brightest, but we found few bright girls in our daughter's class. Our daughter, a gifted and engaged learner, was seduced by seemingly challenging classes and exciting extracurricular activities. Yet our academically ambitious and intellectually curious daughter was expected to spend most of her time in class unengaged. (Perhaps it's different at the high school level, but the lower school does not differentiate the curriculum because it makes the slower learners "feel bad.") Much like a LAUSD campus, we found that brighter students sit in boredom until the very last noob (and there are many) is conversant in the material. Teachers (many of whom we could not find proof of California credentials for) asked our daughter to not raise her hand in class because it was "intimidating" to her classmates. When our daughter spoke out to a classmate that had repeatedly obstructed others, she was told that she was not behaving like a good Westridge girl. At Westridge, she discovered, the Hollywood kiss is much more important than actually learning something. In our experience, the administration is charming and almost obsequious to the parents, but arrogant and unprincipled behind closed doors. With a complete lack of empathy and compassion, our child was terrorized by the very women who we entrusted her to. We also experienced that teachers were not trained, nor empowered, to effectively manage their classrooms--even with very small class sizes. So when our daughter became bored and discouraged she was shuttled off to speak with an administrator and was subjected to (literal) yelling, berating and finger wagging. On several occasions, she was accosted while playing by administrators who would "remind her" to behave. These actions shamed her in front of her peers and opened the door for more bullying including malicious gossip by several of the parents. (Really, is there anything more pathetic than middle-aged women with the maturity of middle schoolers?) The administration at Westridge was quick to tell us that they had been doing "this" for decades and that they knew [Everything] about our child. But really, they knew nothing. When my daughter began to shut down and disengage, we were told that she "wasn't trying." When she began to spontaneously erupt in tears (and she is not a crier), we were told that it was "normal" and probably "the onset of puberty." This arrogance and incompetence is what I believe makes Westridge such a poor choice for impressionable young girls. Also disappointing was the administrators' (and teachers'!) prevalent disregard for federal regulations such as FERPA when speaking about my daughter's classmates by name. I was regaled with a variety of colorful stories, including how one student took the day off following a break to get her hair cornrowed, while another student's parents refused to pick her up when she was violently ill and she was sent back to the classroom, where she sickened half a dozen other girls--including mine. In each case, I was told the child's name and other disparaging information about the child and, in some cases, the parents. I was told about students who were "whiny," "stupid," "immature," "weird," etc., and have no illusions that the same, or worse, were not shared about my daughter. I also witnessed numerous cultural and racial insensitivities regarding the non-WASP population of Westridge, many targeted at the largest represented minority group at the school. When I mentioned to the administration that my daughter's friend was being bullied because of her race and appearance, I was told that my daughter should make friends with her "own kind." It has taken almost a full year for our family to recover from Westridge. Having found a much better school choice, we're happy to say that our daughter is excelling at her classwork, but the wounds are still open and tender. Who would have thought that a school so highly revered would so callously abuse an 11-year-old child? Certainly not us--which is why these review sites are so valuable. Your experience at Westridge could be different. But go in with your eyes open. read more

Our daughter started Westridge this past year in the 7th grade. She is having an amazing experience at the school and we could not be happier. Initially, when my daughter was younger, I was not interested in sending my daughter to an all girls school. I have a son as well and wanted to send both of my kids to the same school if possible. I wasn't so sure I liked the idea of a single sex school for my daughter - the world is full of males too I thought. Well, as my daughter grew older, I started to change my mind. I started educating myself on the way girls learn and their development and really started to believe that an all girls' school was the way to go. I had started volunteering as an alumni interviewer of high school students for the college that I graduated from and I noticed over the course of a few years how much I loved the spirit and confidence of the Westridge girls I met. Of course I met high school seniors from many other local public and private schools but somehow, those Westridge girls tended to stand out in my mind. The school allows the girls to be genuine and spirited and exposes them to many different experiences and opportunities. Since starting at the school I have to agree with almost all of the other positive reviews - the teachers and administrators care deeply and are super responsive. The classes are small and the teachers have each gotten to know my daughter well. The teachers are creative and use different methods to teach the material to try to keep it interesting for the girls. My husband and I are almost giddy with the program and the unbelievable teachers she has this year. Of course there may be some bumps ahead in the road thru high school, we expect that. But so far, the teachers are so supportive and my daughter is learning so much. In particular, they are helping her to improve her study skills and writing skills and teaching her how to think for and believe in herself, which is really important for a middle schooler. She has made new friends and we are not aware of any particular drama going on in her class. I did see a negative recent review about the school, which prompted me to post about our positive experience, as I have had a complete opposite experience and opinion about the school. I felt that I should post our experience so far, because I so strongly believe that this is an amazing school and I would recommend wholeheartedly that anyone interested go visit and find out more for themselves by talking to real people - including any friends of friends or acquaintances. -From an average parent PS - Edited my review to add that we are an Asian American family and I didn't think to mention that initially as I feel the mix of different backgrounds of the students at the school allows students of any race or religion to be comfortable at the school! read more

Attending this high school was nothing like my parents and I were presented at the open house. We were enthusiastic about the empowerment and independence I was supposed to experience but it was all false advertising. Instead of encouraging us to learn the teachers were just punishing us, especially the English department women teachers who behaved like mean girls. The teachers overall were really traditional without any particular teaching gift despite what the school presentations had promised. The administration is repressive and, like somebody else said, their policies come straight from a Handmaid's Tale. Girls are expected to follow orders and obey, period. No discussion or variation is tolerated. We were not allowed any freedom in our thinking or our work. Supposedly this is preparing us for college but after having spent my college years struggling to undo the traditionalism that Westridge drilled into my brain, I can say it is a lie. Westridge just prepares you to be a rote unimaginative robotic learner with zero training in what truly matters in this modern world. Putting any high schooler in this school is doing her a great disservice. read more

We've been at Westridge for three years (5th, 6th, 7th) and thus far have had a wonderful experience. The teaching and administrative staff have proven dedicated, supportive, communicative and invested in our daughter's success and happiness at every turn. She's had a couple teachers she didn't love as well as others, but on the whole it has been nothing but excellent experiences across the board. She has grown and matured both academically and emotionally by leaps and bounds while at Westridge. The teachers and counseling staff are proactive and have made every effort to address any challenges and concerns our daughter, or we, have had during the past three years. Our emails are always responded to promptly and thoughtfully. We feel very connected to the school as a whole and believe that the teachers and staff truly want the best for their students. The values and mission of Westridge align with our family values and beliefs. We truly feel our daughter at the right school. read more

I have 2 girls that attended lower, middle and upper schools at Westridge. We have all enjoyed being a part of the Westridge community (including my husband and me). My daughters are very different and each one has thrived and been encouraged to explore her own individual talents and interests. Just go to an open house and you will be greeted with articulate and self-confident girls of all ages. There are many schools with stellar academics, but you can tell that Westridge is dedicated to cultivating young women of character, intellect and curiosity. There are many opportunities at Westridge for girls to develop leadership skills and problem solving skills they will use in the future as global citizens. Class sizes are small and ideal for small group discussions. Teachers truly care about students and make themselves available to girls for questions outside the classroom. They often become mentors for our girls, especially as they get older and ready to go off to college. In terms of the emotional and developmental needs of the girls, there's a full time counselor on staff, comprehensive human development program and a student advisory program (small groups of students, each led by a faculty advisor) that meets regularly. Also the school occasionally brings speakers who are specialists in various fields to speak with students, faculty and parents about pertinent topics ranging from social media to emotional/social issues. Every year the head of school, Liz McGregor, addresses the entire school community with a theme intended to inspire the girls to be their "Best, Bold Selves" (this was the theme when my girls were in lower school and has become a lasting motto for everyone). The administration does a good job of partnering with parents - they are very supportive of the parents association and open to listening to the needs of families. In particular, the school has a commitment to inclusion and supports efforts to bring families from different backgrounds together. From the board level to administration they seek diversity of students and faculty. If you want to know what a school is about, just look at their board and their strategic plan (or if they don't have one, then look at their annual report). The school seems more deliberate than others we've attended in their educational approach. For instance, I notice technology use and classroom format changing over the years, but they don't seem to chase the latest fads. When a laptop program was introduced in the lower and middle school, it was first tested in the 6th grade science class over a year, then it was introduced to an entire grade before being rolled out to the rest of the school. It also seems that faculty are encouraged to seek opportunities for professional development and learn best practices. Upper school is rigorous and challenging, but I hear that graduates are well prepared for college and are often ahead of their peers. I also hear amazing things about the college counseling program. Parents of graduates always tell me that I don't have to stress about college. They have a team of counselors that help advise the girls on choosing schools with the right fit, writing their essays, applying for financial aid etc... I wish that I had the opportunity to attend a school like Westridge when I was my girls' age. read more

Westridge School is an academically rigorous prep school that prepares girls for college and for life. I went to Westridge and my daughter is a current student. There is a place for all different types at Westridge -- sporty, academic, artistic, nerdy -- every girl is encouraged to find her passion. My college freshman year was a breeze coming from Westridge. A wonderful school! read more

Best school ever. Couldn't be better. Great food, teachers , sports and arts!! I also love how they make time in the day for you to meet with teachers and do homework. Westridge is by far the best!! Couldn't imagine life without it. Super pretty campus and the sweetest people both students and teachers. It's my first year here and they are so very supportive and inspires you to stand up for what you believe in no matter what. From student - Anonymous read more

This is an absolutely wonderful school! Great teachers, wonderful facililty and a great place to be at. Great thing my sister went to this school! read more

Westridge School has been a wonderful educational home for our daughter since she started attending school there in 7th grade. As she was leaving a very small, tight-knit community (with a 6th grade graduating class of just three), we were concerned that her first year at such a "big" school would be overwhelming. Westridge's excellent middle school leadership and truly unique and excellent teachers helped to make my daughter's transition seamless. She is now a confident upper-schooler, and thanks to the support of her advisors and friends at Westridge, has the knowledge to handle any challenge she faces. She's tried new sports and had a blast. She has joined clubs and met girls she would not have met otherwise. Even more importantly, we just watched her pick classes to balance her schedule, purposefully noticing how much work she might be expected to accomplish with how much time she wants to dedicate to her chosen sport, afterschool life and free time, a skill passed on from her teachers in middle school. She's made friends and found her tribe. As parents, we find the community and the philosophy of the school to be just-enough preparatory and just-enough progressive to satisfy our goals for our daughter's pre-collegiate education. Sure, there is homework - what high school student in the greater Los Angeles region doesn't have a load of it? - but, it is manageable. The energy on campus is bustling and loud and focused and smart and silly, just as a safe space for girls to shine should be. We find the teachers and administration approachable, thoughtful and results-oriented, especially where our daughter's education and class load are concerned. The classes are wonderfully small. We have found the Westridge parent community to be involved, open and friendly. A recent example of why I personally admire and trust the administration, particularly the head of school, at Westridge: During a recent norovirus outbreak at the school (yes, folks, it can happen anywhere), the staff and leadership quickly and professionally contained the spread of a truly yucky bug by closing the school for several days and sanitizing the campus. The germs were conquered, the students, staff, and faculty who were sick had time to recover, and everyone else (us included) was spared the germs. What are a few missed days of school when the literal health of the entire community is involved? It takes guts and foresight to go to those lengths to protect a school community and the people around it. That is the kind of decisiveness and leadership I want my daughter to witness. But really, the best part about Westridge is that my daughter still loves to learn and wants to go to school each day. As a parent, I couldn't ask for anything more. read more

When my fifth-grader excitedly climbs into the car and tells me about how she overcame her initial fears about playing softball...or when our dinnertime chatter focuses on the laws of physics she just learned in science class...or when we hear about the class meetings where girls are encouraged to express their interpersonal issues and work through them...or when she dutifully plugs away at her strings practice (with only minimal nagging)...or when she voluntarily takes her personal sketchbook in to seek constructive criticism from her art teacher...these are the things that make me glad we enrolled at Westridge. read more

We first looked at the school for our daughter based on its excellent academic and performance arts strengths. What we discovered after enrollment were the school's other special strengths - cutting-edge technology and the education of the whole child. The girls are exposed to the latest technology starting in the 4th grade (the grade when the school begins). Check out their new Leed-certified Science Building that would rival most colleges. My daughter's and her classmates' interest in science have soared in this setting! Alongside their academic classes, the students meet on a regular basis with adult professionals and discuss social issues and personal development. As parents, we found that to be worth every penny of tuition! Speaking of tuition, 7th-12th tuition is competitive with other private schools and the 4th-6th is higher. But they have a financial aid program so parents shouldn't automatically look away just because of the cost. I highly recommend checking this school out if you have a daughter. I don't think you'll find any school more focused on educating young girls to become capable, ethical and confident young women. read more

Westridge School For Girls - Fran Norris Scoble Performing Arts Center - Elementary Schools Near Me - Pasadena, California

This high school was a huge disappointment. Do not believe what they say on the tours about the quality of the education, the empowering of girls or the community involvement. It is all make-believe. Game Of Thrones is more realistic than the tales they spin at the presentation. The girls are shut down, not empowered and actually a large percentage attend a Center for Girls nearby to cope with the crushing atmosphere of Westridge. The education style is beyond dated, as if they were still stuck in 1913 when the school was founded. They have computers but the lesson plans and testing styles are completely irrelevant. The administration does not evaluate or supervise the teachers who are left to do whatever they want. Pathetic. The supposed community role is a fairy tale, when they use your donations to buy NEW CHAIRS IMPORTED FROM NEW ZEALAND and CUSTOM MADE WALLPAPER for their new "learning commons". It's all about appearances and smoke screens. There are far more worthy high schools less than two miles away. read more

We have two daughters at Westridge and could not be happier with our experience at this school. The school provides a holistic learning environment where girls are challenged to grow as whole persons - academically, mentally, physically. The teachers are extremely supportive and strive to know each girl as an individual, helping her develop her interests and strengths. Girls from Westridge become confident young women who are bright, engaged, and seek to make a different in the world. Our family has found the school to be everything we could hope for in terms of our daughters' education. We have been so happy about our decision to send our daughters to Westridge. read more

Hmm... Where to start?! So far I have been a lifer at westridge school. (If you dont know what the term lifer means in school terms... it means you have started from the very first grade at the school and till the very last grade... just wanted to clarrify :P). Anyways my three amzing years have been the best yet! I dont know if its just me but throughout my years I haven't come across any friendship problems! All the peeps here are just so fab and sweet! Here is a list of my favorite things about the school! :D 1. The FOOD! Yes this is yelp so Im gonna have to mention food! Now yall know your typical school cafeteria! They are usually filled of BLAH BLAH BLAH! But Westridge is a whole new level of school food! Let me give you an overview on what a typical Westridge meal is like. Its an early morning on the campus and you walk into the cafeteria and you can smell the muffins, breakfast burritos, bagels and the banana bread! We also have cereals such as lucky charms, coca puffs, kix, and more! We have yogurt parfaits and regular milk and chocolate milk(can you say YUM?!). It is lunch time and you walk in and there is one meal of indian food such as pala paneer! Yes you heard me indian food on a school campus. Of course we have the vegetarian options! Dont forget our greens! Westridge makes sure that we all get our greens so with a side of veggies with that pasta you can also go to the salad bar that has plenty to choose from! After school the cafeteria is still workin hard! They make sweet treats just for us lucky ducks! Some of them are Italian sodas, pretzels,pumpkin pie, and more sweet treats! Dont forget that we have our ice creams! 2. Theater! I myself love LOVE LOVE theater arts! Acting amazes me! But Westridge makes your theater art dreams come through! Not only on stage but choral and orchestra is plentiful! The productions at this school are mind blowing! Its something that you would see on broadway! No joke!! The teachers who teach theater have a great acting personality! The costumes, the acing, the backstage peeps! I want to thank you for making these wonderful plays! The chorus sounds like angels! Fun warm ups and great songs! Orchestra has one of the best teachers on campus! Full of thought and hard work orchestra is a great class to take! The arts here are great! 3. Academics and teachers! Im gonna make this one short just cuz I dont have much time to write this review XD. So basically the teachers and the academics are great! Thats all I have to say! The BEST! Well that is just some of what our school is made up of! Did i mention this is an all girls school... heh! Yah so if ya got yourself a lil girl or a big one that is through grades 4-12 go on ahead and check out the open house! Who know you might even spot me... ;) read more

Westridge School For Girls! All I can say is that I wish I had a "Do Over"! What an incredible place for girls. My two daughters attend Westridge and both started in the 7th grade... Middle School... A time when lots of wonderfully, exciting and scary things are happening for girls. Westridge, their new peers, as well as the Parent Association welcomed our family with open arms! While Westridge offers an academically rigorous college prep evnironment, it is "spot on" when it comes to supporting the "whole girl"! Westridge is about the business of developing courageous and enlightened young women!! read more

WOOT! It IS a really great school. All School Days, Greek and Romans, Yam Festivals, are just a few of the dorky yet awesome things that happens at Westridge! Clean campus, good food, nice people, pretty good education! read more