Whitney High School

Posted: September 13, 2023

Beautiful campus with many extras, great location in the community and allot of awesome staff. We have been very disappointed in the principal's lack of compassion or willingness to support struggling students. Very poor administrative over site.

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Posted: July 24, 2020

3/10 because, of the bullying and discrimination ive faced from this school . Whitney High School does not 1. cater to ones. 2. blames the victim for getting bullied . and 3. they dont punish anyone.
*Also I will add the fact that kids here sell and use drugs non stop, And weapons have been brought to campus such as tasers,knifes,lighters, homemade shanks and much more which is scary if youre looking for a good school for your child WHITNEY HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT IT*
~ A senior class of `21

Posted: July 24, 2020

Homework is not a lot in all honesty so I cannot complain about the homework , just do your work ON TIME!

Posted: July 24, 2020

Some make you feel dumb , even if you are trying really hard and its obvious they treat you a little different and actually even suggest other schools or options like the continuation school, which I think is very rude they dont help at all when you ask them for help.

Posted: July 24, 2020

Principal does nothing toward racist remarks and treats the kid of color like they did something wrong, even asked a student if they lived somewhere else then rocklin and they said they did and the principal goes well ya Rocklin is different then West Sac we dont attack students for calling us names Even though the kid got called the N word by several of the white students. Leadership could do better in this school .

Posted: July 24, 2020

They only teach one way and if you do another way its wrong such as math , ive failed math 3 years in a row all different teachers, ive hired extra help study all night and when i finally found a way that worked for me I got the correct answer but it was wrong because it wasn't how she taught it , which is unfair too me and a lot of other students .

Posted: March 28, 2019

Posted: March 28, 2019

I am fine with how the school year has been. I have kept my 4.0 last semester and I am trying to keep it again this semester. I am only in 9th grade but I can say Whitney High School is better than Rocklin High. I went to Rocklin High the first 3 days to see what the hype was about and was disappointed. The campus was small and rusty and did not feel like it met my needs. What annoyed me the most were most Rocklin High teachers. Most of them are much older and are more focused on their coming days of retirement than teaching the class. Whitney teachers are much newer which has some cons due to their inexperience. But they are more motivated to teach than Rocklin High teachers.

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Posted: March 24, 2019

Not sure if it is a training issue or just individuals who lack compassion and the tools to promote a positive environment,but the group running this school could use some help.

Posted: March 24, 2019

Posted: March 24, 2019

Not happy campers.Very concerned about the weapons,drugs and violence on campus.Would like to see a much more solution oriented group running this site.

Posted: March 24, 2019

Posted: March 24, 2019

Many of them are fantastic!Would like to see more continuity in selection.

Posted: March 24, 2019

To develop compassion and character in students you must demonstrate such.Whitney could use a great deal more of that.Very punitive leadership.

Posted: February 18, 2019

The teachers are primarily very good and make a great effort to explain most assignments.Would like to see less assignments sent home and more study skills type settings available.

Posted: February 18, 2019

There are many incredible teachers at this school and over all teaching staff is far above average.However several are immoral,unethical and should not be anywhere near minors to say the lease.

Posted: February 18, 2019

While we have really liked most our teachers we have been appareled at the segregation of low functioning and low income youth.Someone needs to address this.

Posted: February 18, 2019

Our daughter and niece have turned to administration regarding sightings of prescription drug peddling on campus only to be made to feel like "tattle tails".

Posted: February 18, 2019

We are very disappointment in the way administration allows student they are not fond of to be bullied,attacked and segregated from others on campus.

Posted: February 18, 2019

We feel very violated and disappointed.There is a disturbing lack of ethics among certain leaders at this school and absolutely no interest from the district in correcting or even addressing the issues.We do not feel our kids are safe at this school and aim to move this Summer so our teens are in an appropriate educational setting.

Posted: December 31, 2018

The reports of extreme violence and prescription as well as illegal drugs being freely offered to our freshman are heart breaking.We bring our youth to this campus so they may be educated,and expect them to be protected in that process.We strongly recommend investing time in making wrongs right,rather than retaliating because errors by staff have been brought to your attention.This school belongs to the community and to the families of students attending,we take pride in the school and hate speaking words that are less than flattering.However our children must be safe,facts relating to their time there must be recorded honestly,and corruption on campus can not be tolerated,regardless of how high a position one holds at the school or with the district.Focusing on solutions and safety would go a very long way at Whitney.

Posted: December 30, 2018

No parent or guardian wants to be at odds with school staff or administration.And they should never have to worry about their student being made to suffer because they have sought improvements.This campus has some work to do when it comes to responding to their students guardians effectively and without retaliating.Those placing students in this school must be able to trust staff working with them.Please put an end to the vindictive responses to parents voices who simply want their students kept safe!Whitney High school has always had a reputation for great teachers and lots of learning.Let's return to that sacred setting.

Posted: December 27, 2018

I live in Rocklin and have loved the elementary school experience. Regarding Whitney High School, it seems there is an issue with violence, drugs and vapes. Freshman are so vulnerable and it is just too easy for the older kids to lure them in. I have heard enough (from people I know, as well as reviews I have read) about the administration at this school retaliating against those who complain or bring issues to their attention that I would not feel comfortable speaking to them about anything. That is not a good feeling. I really hope these reviews are taken seriously and these things are looking into. Our children need to feel safe.

Posted: December 9, 2018

I work with numerous students attending with IEP's and their needs are not being met.They are bullied and kept out of sports and other enrichment activities.

Posted: November 10, 2018

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Posted: November 10, 2018

This school is very unfair to students.Athletes can fight and even take out weapons during a game with no punishment,yet students that staff don't like are attacked and punished for everything they do that is less than perfect.Kids get "set up"all the time.Several special needs students have had restraining orders filed against them by other families at staff's suggestions for things they did not do. Bottom line,there are a couple bad apples in the staff barrel so watch your student and their files!

Posted: August 24, 2018

This site does not include challenged youngsters in their sports teams or most clubs.They do fine with seriously-physically disabled youth,but fall short with those whom have other challenges such as autism,ADHD,processing disorders and other delays.

Posted: August 24, 2018

Unfortunetley some of the key staff members seem to be pretty big bullies themselves,and that sets a very destructive tone.

Posted: August 24, 2018

Teachers see indifferent to kids need for support

Posted: August 24, 2018

The bickering between teachers and the district is a disgrace and distracts from education.I am not impressed.

Posted: August 24, 2018

Youth live what they learn and this site has a great deal of negativity from certain parties.Wish more staff were like Ms. Simpson!

Posted: August 24, 2018

Not the least bit impressed with administration at this school.They are all about the problem rather than the solution.

Posted: August 24, 2018

Our girls loved their former school and are miserable at Whitney,the school caters to a small select group of students and fails others.

Posted: June 22, 2018

Homework is treated as part of the learning process as it should be; it is not overdone or a replacement for class.

Posted: June 22, 2018

My daughter enjoyed all of her teachers her freshman year; she had 3 advanced classes and excelled with the balance. The teachers also respec the kids’ involvement with other activities; my daughter was treated very fairly even if she missed school for a club meet or a high school meet.

Posted: June 22, 2018

I have been very impressed with the upper classmen which is the product of the school. They are accepting, have strong mentoring availability, and encourage a diversity of interests.

Posted: June 22, 2018

Issues are addressed promptly and communication is clear. The school is somewhat lacking on dealing with vaping and drugs because kids will do it no matter what; they are however extremely attentive to social media threats, activity, and the serious nature those issues.

Posted: June 22, 2018

I am not personally involved with this but do know a few parents who feel that special needs are supported.

Posted: June 22, 2018

I think they could do a better job here but it is difficult to monitor 1800 kids; they must rely on the information of students and parents who are hesitant to report things.

Posted: June 22, 2018

Excellent — a great deal of opportunity to challenge kids academically, athletically, and all around. I know that my daughter will absolutely be prepared for college upon graduation in 2021.

Posted: May 31, 2018

My daughters teachers can care less if she understands her home work

Posted: May 31, 2018

Teachers my girls have had are not invested in their success

Posted: May 31, 2018

Students need more support and options to be involved and inspired

Posted: May 31, 2018

The new principal is very negative with families

Posted: May 31, 2018

A giant weakness for this campus.Disabled students struggle here.

Posted: May 31, 2018

If staff do not like a student they bully them and encourage others to do the same

Posted: May 24, 2018

Whitney High School is an immature school with horrible, irresponsible teachers who do not teach and even fail you for no reason at all. The environment is full of drugs and alcohol, while the students here are mostly entitled, rich brats that think they are better than everyone else. Through many experiences I’ve had at this school I can clearly say that no student should ever be forced to try to “learn” in such horrible conditions.

Posted: May 24, 2018

Teachers do not teach the basics of any of the homework given.

Posted: May 24, 2018

Teachers at this school do not teach, but rely on premade slideshows with various spelling errors along with grading students unethically

Posted: May 24, 2018

The school forces kids to pretend that they enjoy it, no one likes being there. Whs staff clearly do not care about their students.

Posted: May 24, 2018

The leadership at Whitney tries too hard, and never inspires anyone to enjoy the school.

Posted: May 24, 2018

Not a single teacher that I have tries to help people with learning differences or not learn the way they need to.

Posted: May 24, 2018

Whitney high school has a policy against self defense, in which you will be punished for fighting for your own life. Also, administration puts no effort out to help individuals not get bullied, except for their “kindness lessons” which are extremely ineffective along with taking time out of our lunch to do this.

Posted: March 20, 2014

Having my third son now a Sophomore at WHS- I have to say that I couldn't be more pleased with the level of education, sports and school activities. Administration and teachers seem to do a great job with their respective duties.

Posted: October 2, 2013

Absolutely outstanding school! The kids are good, overachieving kids, there is very minimal drug use which seems to be a very big problem at Lincoln High School. The kids are very respectful and are college-bound. I recommend this school to anyone in the area.

Posted: August 11, 2013

As a student I loved going to Whitney. The teachers are great at their jobs and there is so much to get involved with. The school spirit is phenomenal. I just finished my first year of college and I feel that Whitney High prepared me for the rigors and challenges of college.

Posted: May 22, 2013

I have a freshman at Whitney and so far, he has had an overall positive experience there. He has commented that he had more homework compared to the homework at the middle school he attended in Rocklin. It seems like it has been a breeze his freshman year getting all A's in his classes. My concern is if the teachers are preparing the students for what is to come at the college level especially after reading one of the comments from a previous student that Whitney did not prepare them for the challenging college courses. Also, why is Rocklin High still scoring 20 points higher than Whitney on API?