The campus of West Orange High School was constructed in 1966. West Orange-Cove Consolidated ISD, which had West Orange High School (Purple and White Chiefs) and Lutcher Stark High School (Orange and Black Tigers), consolidated the two high schools in 1977–78. Previously, both high schools had operated separately – with four grade levels per campus. In 1977, the two high schools merged, giving students the opportunity to select new school colors and a new school mascot (Blue and Silver Mustangs). Referred to as the 'West' campus, West Orange-Stark High School's Newton Ave. school (the current WO-SHS) served the district's eleventh and twelfth grades; the former Lutcher Stark High school campus served the ninth and tenth grades as West Orange-Stark High School – East Campus. The first class of West Orange-Stark High School graduated in 1978. In the mid-1990's, it was again necessary to close campuses due to drops in enrollment. Before this change was made, the West campus was added on to. The new two-story sections included two halls, a library, a second cafeteria, and enclosed the outside of the existing 600-hall. Along with this came a new Athletic, Band, and Theater building, on the west side of the campus, and a Career and Technology Center on the east side of the campus. All of these buildings are still present.
2009 renovation In 2009, as a part of the 2007 Bond, the high school was renovated and remodeled. It got a new facade, which allowed more organized and safer entrances. The high school received the least amount of renovations, as it was in the best shape. The high school renovations were the first to be completed.
2011 retirement and resignation incentive Due to minor local fund balance shortfalls, and projected state fund balance shortfalls, the
West Orange-Cove CISD offered district staff a 10% (of annual pay) sign-off bonus. Retirees and resignees include; longtime coach and Athletic director Dan Hooks; 3 Industrial Trade teachers, which includes 1 Drivers Education teacher; Food Production staff, and many core class teachers. The district also decided to lay off 15 probationary employees, who have less than 2 years of service. The district decided also to cut the business program, allowing the 2 remaining Business teachers to teach Technology courses. ==Academics==