In 1976, Eastwood High School Troopers won the Class 4A (now 6A) State Championship in basketball as the underdog of the state tourney, as of 2015 the feat has yet to be repeated by any other El Paso basketball team.

The famed Trooper mascot is based on the Union Cavalry Soldiers during the American Civil War.

Both the school and the cavalry units share the blue and gold color scheme.

The cost of the building is estimated at $93 million and is set to be completed in August 2019.

[3][4] As a result of the reconstruction and decrease in capacity, Eastwood has seen a reduction in student population and will be realigned to compete in the 5-A U.I.L Division for 2018–2020.