Westhill High School is located at 4501 Onondaga Boulevard Syracuse, NY providing education for grades 9-12 in Onondaga County. The Westhill High School staff and teachers realize these years can be the toughest of students. The change from elementary school and the transition needed to enter high school can be very discouraging for students that are not prepared. Because of this, teachers and staff work side by side to ensure each and every student can achieve their goal and succeed in all they endeavor from making friends to academics.
Other ideals of the district include accomplish is seen by working together, loyalty connects the school and the community, challenging oneself is the way to develop, honesty and integrity build trust with effective communication, wellness is important for lifelong learning along with performance. Not only does the district believe it takes the students, the community, and the school to develop responsible students but that all students should take responsibility for your own actions.
Along with the basic educational needs, social needs are also addressed with such fun activities as bonfires, dances, festivals, and other events. This helps each student not only excel in the learning process but aids him or her in becoming productive members of the community.
Westhill High School teachers and staff strive to provide a positive, nurturing, and enabling atmosphere to create the best learning environment for all students. The local community along with supportive parents desires a quality education for their children and enjoys reaping the benefits by being very active in the Parent Teacher League while striving to ensure that every child can exceed in their learning experience.