A very welcoming place to learn. It's a perfect mix of Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities!

We love Woodside High School!! The administration is top notch and the teachers are fabulous. We also appreciate all the scholar athletes and watching sports. Go Wildcats! The drama department puts on wonderful plays. So many talented actors and actresses as well as musicians. The new facilities support STEAM programs and stimulate creative learning. The foundation fills the gaps left by state underfunding. Time to close the corporate loophole in prop 13!! Time to raise teachers salaries and provide them with affordable housing. read more

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Probably one of the cleanest and nicest high schools I have been to. I am only judging on the football field and parking lot plus the bathrooms. All of these were perfect. As a Tesla owner I did appreciate the charging stations which were super convenient seeing that we drove in from NorCal. So we took advantage of that and fully charged our car while we were her for a soccer tournament. read more

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Lisa Camera - Worst english teacher. Do not pick her for your class. She's passive aggressive and power trips. She doesn't really care about your success, it's about her getting her way. Not a real world role model. English teachers if you're reading this, don't be like her read more

I have a senior and a freshman--both very different kinds of students. Woodside is like a hidden gem! So many people in the area send their kids to private--too bad they're missing out on such a warm and nurturing educational environment where kids can really get a feel for the real world. My older son has taken every kind of class--even APs with support and success! Yes, along with a majority of students he'll be going off to a four year college! I believe the experiences at Woodside have prepared him well! My younger son, a Freshman, is delighted to be with all kinds of students! He loves his teachers and all his classes! Oh, and I have to mention, Woodside has the most AMAZING guidance department! Because let's face it, something always comes up! These people help--they work hard to guide your kids (and moms like me!) with creativity and patience! Yeah, if you have a choice of where to send your kids to HS, check out this little diamond! You'll be surprised at all the unique programs they offer, the small class sizes and how your kids REALLY feel welcomed!! read more

I already posted a review about WHS in which I very clearly stated how this school is ageist and doesn't listen to their students at times because "they are the adults." An example could be when the vice principal told me not to speak and I wasn't allowed to "because I was a student at Woodside". Strangely my comment disappeared. I am still a student here and will refuse to have my comments disregarded and be mistreated. read more

I attended Woodside for my freshman and sophomore years. Luckily, there was an amazing program that allows you to attend college while still completing your high school requirements that I was able to get into. I genuinely enjoyed my junior and senior year there because I was treated like an adult. I had several bad experiences over the course of my first two years of high school. I will admit that there are several great teachers, but there are also many under qualified teachers as well. My freshman year was decent. By that, I mean they were not bad teachers. Sophomore year was a nightmare; I was going through personal issues and I became very unmotivated. None of my teachers seemed to care as my grades dropped, even though I had always been an A student. My English teacher loved to power trip and make others feel bad. There was construction on my street and I was three minutes late to class (before that I went to the office to make sure I had a late pass and I was told I would be fine and to go straight to class). When I appeared in class with a completed essay I had worked hard on, I was told that 5% of my grade would be taken off. Instead I received 10 points off a 100 point assignment, causing my assignment to be docked off by 10%, thus proving my teacher's math skills as questionable. I tried to explain my situation and the teacher would not budge. I had a chemistry teacher that did not know how to teach. She was a nice enough person, but every student I talked to agreed that they could not understand how she taught. Most of the students with As had to teach themselves at home off of the internet. I felt as if I was not given the resources to succeed. Later on through the year, I felt this teacher had a certain grudge against me, which I think is because I asked a lot of questions due to my lack of understanding her teachings. During our periodical notebook checks I would frequently ask her to explain why I was always losing points. After confronting her, she would always dock off points due to reasons that were not intended to be graded on in the first place. I would improve with notebook check, only to find that she would find problems still within new, made up errors and even previous, corrected ones. At some point, she deducted points for folding papers in my notebook instead of having them flat, even though it was taped in where it was supposed to go and the table of contents was up to date. Other students would do the same thing, only not to get 100% on my notebook check. In my math class, I got an A first semester, but ended up getting an F second semester due to personal issues I mentioned before. I later took an online summer school class to make up my credits and earned an A. I did volunteer work and left for 5 days with a program called Outdoor Ed. The program consists of taking care of above 15 third graders all day and night, as you sleep in the cabin with them. When I got back, I asked about service hours and was told I could not gain over 96 hours worth of community service, which increases your chances of getting into college. I was informed very rudely that since I did not grab a community service packet before hand, which I was unaware of, I would not be rewarded with any hours of community service. I have also had many other experiences but I will leave you with that. I am a very independent person and I felt so much more appreciated in the college class program because I was treated like an adult instead of having to obey rules from power tripping teachers. (shout out to the lady Vice Principal's assistant.. she always helped me out without belittling me!) read more

poor excuse for a "school" .. DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE. i was a student - class of 2011, and during my 5 years, i had a few bad experiences. situation #1: in P.e. class, i was choked by another boy. I visibly had RED hand marks on my neck. at the same time, two Mexican girls stood there alongside with me, and did nothing. (one of them named ALEXANDRA) . struggling to breath, i went to the p.e. teacher: MR. MILINASKI, MR. MILIASKI (dont remember) to address the situation. He was a tall white man, sunburnt skin, not quite strict. ALL HE SAID TO ME WAS, STAY AWAY FROM HIM. that did no justice. i had pain and pressure in my neck that ran along towards my head which means i was choked by this boy pretty hard. it all took place in the gym so i left to address the situation to the principal. he did NOTHING and he did not care. which leads me to situation #2: the principal at the time, which i believe (had something against me). i was accused of stealing a phone because i didnt memorize my newly changed cellphone # at the time. i was caught up in school and other things so i didnt memorize my phone # by heart. he refused to give me back my phone after about 2 hours of interrogation even though he did see a picture of me as my wallpaper, he still didnt believe me. this "principal" was a tall white man, white skin, big crooked nose with hazel'ish (either green or blue) colored eyes. to my knowledge, he no longer works there after a couple years. looking back at it now i should've let my mom handle it with the court for the 1st issue. but since i knew it was eventually gonna become a big thing, i didnt let her. the next day people started to gossip but i just wanted to let it all die down. Suggestion to all parents: this is a crooked school- know whats best for your child. read more

Having taken 8 AP classes, my daughter unquestionably worked hard over the past years. Throughout her education at she has had unfailing support from quality, and highly dedicated teachers who consistently make themselves availabe to their students. The atmosphere of the schoool is one where students are able to find a niche, as there are diverse groups and interests that are part of Woodside's fabric. This contributes to its strenghs, and the plethora of opportunities at this school, on academic, social, and extracurricular fronts. Having come from a small, private school, my daughter has grown tremendoulsy at WHS. In addition to delivering quality academics, it has conributed to her confidence and maturity exponentially. Soon to graduate, my daughter and many of her friends have had a myriad of top college acceptances from which to choose, and the education, support, and "life-learning" she has received at this school have paved the way. A great colege and career counseling office, a dedicated , approachable principal , and the "student-centered" committment that permeates this school are some additional assets. read more

Great Principal and a few good teachers, but overall an unmotivated student body and not a very inspiring place to say the least. Expectations are low so If you have an underachiever for a student, probably not the best place to go, as he or she will be able to fly under the radar for 4 years. read more

My son graduated from Woodside High School last year and my daughter will graduate next year. I've seen them grow both academically and socially while at WHS. They've had very rigorous schedules but their teachers gave them the support and guidance they needed to succeed. The college and career counselor goes above and beyond to make sure that the students have the tools necessary to apply for college and scholarships. I'm very pleased with the education that my children have received at WHS. read more

Woodside High School is an example of a public high school that is working. Both of my kids (and my two foster youths) attended Woodside -- and all had a very positive experience -- both academically and otherwise. The high school is extremely diverse, representing the diversity of the local region and the school does a wonderful job at helping kids of all stripes meeting and learning about those different from themselves. The school provides a great range of academic options for all abilities all the way up to a solid AP course curriculum that supports kids getting into the best colleges and universities across the country. read more

I agree with Amber R. that WHS is a hidden gem of the Peninsula. My son, who has recently graduated from Woodside, is now in a four-year college. Coming from a small private school, he had blossomed from the firm, but nurturing attention of the teachers & staff. The school's focus on technology is evidenced by the newly built Technology Centre where most of the computer-centered classes are held. The robotic teams led by Mr. David Shannon and Mrs. Arlene Kolber are gifts to techies. Students are encouraged to join the teams, irrespective of their knowledge and experiences. The only pre-requisites are interests and motivation. The embracing learning environment of WHS played a big part in transitioning my son to high school and building his confidence in facing the real world. read more

The BEST high school any of my three kids attended. Loads of individual attention and the perfect mix of quality teachers to keep my kid engaged. One of the smartest financial decisions we made was sending our son here AND he is still on track for the top university of his choice. read more

I suggest you look a little further.....if you're picking high schools by a drive around the parking lot and a small amount of internet research, you're not doing yourself any favors. I helped found a charter high school, so I'm certainly in favor of school choice -- but you can't make a good choice until you educate yourself. Go to open houses, shadow at the school, talk to administration and teachers -- a couple of phone calls can get you that. My daughter was accepted to private schools and still picked Woodside. The classrooms are certainly not sheds, they are nice and well equipped. She has been academically challenged and supported and is currently applying for top-notch colleges around the country. Her SAT score exceeded 2000. She has been safe and happy and enjoyed being around a diverse population. This certainly has NOT been a waste of anyone's tax dollars. They are doing incredible things with all the students and I wish you'd learn a little more before making snap judgements. read more

My daughter goes to Woodside and the academics for college prep are very good. She takes many AP classes and the teachers are dedicated and the staff extremely supportive. It also has all the sports and other activitities of a big public school. The girls teams are what I know more about and water polo and basketball are top notch and fun to watch. The coaches are great. The performing arts center is beautiful for assemblies. The football stadium is a great place to watch a game. Some of my daughters friends transferred from Summit, Carlmont and St Francis - so dont get turned off by what those who dont know tell you. Talk to parents who have a child at the school and you will find they feel the kids are well prepared to get into and perform at UC or out of state private and public schools. Not just somebody who looked at the parking lot or made judgements based on the average school scores. The world is diverse and so are the high schools but they have something to offer everyone and if you want to get prepped for Berkeley or Stanford you can do it here in the Advanced Placement classes. They have Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Stats, Calculus, Latin, Leadership, Dance Club, full sized heated pool, you name it. read more

Both my children graduated from Woodside High School. It's an excellent high school. WHS has an outstanding teaching staff lead by a friendly and energetic principal. This is a comprehensive school that provides the complete array of educational services from a full compliment of college track AP classes to a cutting edge Special Ed department. There are wide variety of electives and plenty of extracurricular activities. Woodside High has a broad selection of athletic teams, many of which have gone all the way to CA state finals. The Theatre Arts department is magnificent. The theatrical productions that are presented at the Performing Arts Center on campus are first rate. Woodside High is the home of the award winning Music Department which has the only marching band in the Sequoia High School district. Woodside High also sponsors the Robotics Department which draws in students from other high schools in the district. Woodside offers Latin, Mandarin, the Green Academy, AVID/MESA, a full service college counseling center, Summer Accelerated Math, Leadership and, as of Fall 2013, the school will have a brand new state-of-the-art Digital and Media Arts building for web animation, digital photo, audio production, video production and AP computer science courses. I would say Woodside High is the Peninsula's best kept secret. read more