West Humber Collegiate Institute (WHCI, West Humber) is a public
high school
A secondary school describes an institution that provides secondary education and also usually includes the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools provide both '' lower secondary education'' (ages 11 to 14) and ''upper seconda ...
in
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the ancho ...
, Canada. It is situated at the corner of Martin Grove Road and John Garland Blvd., just south of
Finch Avenue West in the neighbourhood of
Rexdale. Opened in 1966, the institute is owned and operated by the
Toronto District School Board
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB), formerly known as English-language Public District School Board No. 12 prior to 1999, is the English-language public-secular school board for Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The minority public-secular franco ...
. Prior to 1998, it was overseen by the
Etobicoke Board of Education
The Etobicoke Board of Education (EBE commonly known as School District 12), officially known as the Board of Education for the City of Etobicoke is the former public-secular school board administering the schools of Etobicoke, Ontario, headquarte ...
.
Since 1998, the school has annually awarded the Pamela M. Prinold Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is given to a student who demonstrates community involvement, making a difference in their community, and strength in volunteering and leadership – all qualities that Pam Prinold was renowned for.
Feeder schools
*
Albion Heights Junior Middle School
*
West Humber Junior Middle School
*
Elmbank Junior Middle Academy
*
Greenholme Junior Middle School
*Humberwood Downs Junior Middle Academy
*
Beaumonde Heights Junior Middle School
Notable alumni
*
David Visentin
David Visentin (born June 28, 1965) is a Canadian actor, realtor and commentator. He is best known for his role as a co-host of W Network's and HGTV's '' Love It or List It'', with co-host Hilary Farr. Married to Krista Visentin since 2006.
C ...
– realtor and television host
*
Hodan Nalayeh
Hodan Nalayeh ( so, Hodan Naaleeye; ar, هودان نلايا; 1976 – July 12, 2019) was a Somali-Canadian media executive, marketing consultant, social activist and entrepreneur. She was president of the Cultural Integration Agency and vice ...
– media executive and entrepreneur
*
Wayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky ( ; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999. Nicknamed "the Great One ...
–
NHL hockey player
See also
*
List of high schools in Ontario
The following is a list of secondary schools in Ontario. Secondary education policy in the Canadian province of Ontario is governed by the Ministry of Education. Secondary education in Ontario includes Grades 9 to 12. The following list includ ...
References
TDSB - West Humber Collegiate Institute
{{Toronto High Schools
High schools in Toronto
Education in Etobicoke
Schools in the TDSB
Educational institutions established in 1966
1966 establishments in Ontario