based on 6 reviews
Willow Glen High School
2001 Cottle Ave.
San Jose, CA
95125
(408) 535-6330
By: parent
Date: March, 2007
Overall my experience with Willow Glen has been horrible. Teacher and staff communication with parents regarding students' academics and attendance is very poor. They do not practice what they preach. The contact I've had with the school has always ocurred because I've taken the initiative to contact them. Even when my child misbehaves, teachers and administraters do not have the courtesy to call me. Their academic assessment and placement is also inadequate.
By: teacher
Date: February, 2007
I am currently teaching at Willow Glen High. As a first year teacher, I could not be more pleased with my choice of schools! The staff is extremely helpful, and the students have gone out of their way to make me feel welcomed. It is my understanding that the school has been making great efforts to improve the school, and after reading some of the reviews, I would say they have done it! We just got all new windows, and are about to get a new science facility. There are small learning communities to help students get connected to the school. There are also numerous AP and Univ. Express classes which allow students to get high school and college credit simultaneously. All teachers are highly qualified. I would recommend this school to any family and to any teacher looking for a great environment in which to teach!
By: parent
Date: September, 2006
My daughter could not handle being around the students that attend Willow Glen. She stayed for the first two days, and after that I pulled her out. I was completely outraged that a public school in a somewhat affluent area would be this bad. The facilities are run down, there aren't enough lockers. The office staff are rude and don't really seem to care. They take all the appropriate steps...but there is lack of concern and care. This school is in major need of funding and a stricter moral code to be set forth by the staff. A uniform dress code should be enforced here. A big disappointment!
By: parent
Date: August, 2005
Decent advanced classes. Average to below average sports. Zero music. Due to bussing, very limited parent involvement.
By: parent
Date: August, 2005
Willow Glen High School has kept my son a poor student at best interested and staying in school till he graduates. They have a great music program and a wonderful special education department with many resources for the child that might not be able to get into a 4 years school. This school does want every child to graduate and go on to be something in life.
By: parent
Date: July, 2005
We have been extremely happy with Willow Glen High School for all 3 of our kids. They were well prepared for college, had complete access to Advanced and AP Curriculum, as well as being able to compete in many sports and extracurricular activites.l Willow Glen gives each student the ability to succeed as well as the opportunity to try new things such as Robotics, mock trial and on site leadership. Willow Glen is an old fashioned high school -- part of a wonderful neighborhood--with a very dedicated staff--- a great choice!!
