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Westview Secondary School

20905 Wicklund Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8E6 · Maple Ridge

Rating

3.3

5-year avg

N/A

Rank

139/252

Quick take

School review information

Westview Secondary is a facility-rich, program-driven school that shines in vocational training, technology, and athletics, despite struggling with traditional academic rankings.

Editorial review summary

Parent and community reviews present a mixed picture. On the positive side, parents highly praise the school's specialized programs—particularly the Microsoft IT Academy, BCIT Automotive partnership, and sports academies—as well as the dedicated, caring staff. The modern facilities, including the all-weather turf field and state-of-the-art theatre, are also frequent points of praise. On the negative side, some historical community discussions highlight concerns about peer influences, student behavior, and a lack of academic focus among parts of the student body. Additionally, recent school updates mention that classes are currently very full, making course schedule changes difficult for students.

Common positives

  • Outstanding specialized academies including Microsoft IT, BCIT Automotive, Soccer, and Basketball
  • State-of-the-art facilities featuring a modern theatre, turf field, and industrial design labs
  • Diverse applied skills electives such as robotics, digital animation, and game design
  • Strong student support system with full-time counsellors and youth care workers

Common concerns

  • Low and declining Fraser Institute academic rating (currently 3.3/10)
  • Historical community concerns regarding peer influence and student behavior
  • High enrollment leading to full classes and limited flexibility for timetable changes

Who this school may fit

This school is best suited for student-athletes, tech-enthusiasts, and hands-on learners who want to pursue trades, digital arts, or sports academies, and are less reliant on traditional academic prestige.

Ratings and data

Academic information

Westview Secondary holds a Fraser Institute rating of 3.3/10 and a provincial rank of 139/252. The 3.3 rating is considered below average for British Columbia, and the school's rating history shows a steady decline from 5.2 to 3.3 over recent years. While the provincial rank places it in the middle tier of BC secondary schools, the low overall score indicates ongoing challenges in standardized testing and core academic metrics. However, the school strategically offsets this by focusing heavily on vocational, technological, and athletic academies rather than purely traditional academics.

Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.

School-run details

Special programs

Microsoft IT Academy (ITA)BCIT Automotive Service Technician PartnershipSoccer AcademyBasketball AcademyHonours CoursesFrench and Spanish Second Language ProgramsIndustrial Design & RoboticsDigital Animation, Special Effects & Game DesignFine Arts (Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Ceramics)Applied Skills (Woodwork, Metalwork, Culinary Arts, Textiles)

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Westview Secondary School is located at 20905 Wicklund Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8E6 in Maple Ridge.

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Westview Secondary School is a secondary school in Maple Ridge. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 0 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.

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Fraser Institute · 2020 report
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