McCullough, also housed seventh and eighth graders until Knox Junior High opened its doors in 1978.

[7] The Woodlands High School has also been awarded the University Interscholastic League Class 5A Lone Star Cup on five occasions (2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011).

[8] This award is intended to honor the best overall academic and athletic program in the state of Texas, as determined by success at UIL-sanctioned activities.

[9] The Woodlands Highlanders compete in swimming, cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, powerlifting, soccer, golf, tennis, track, softball, lacrosse, and baseball.

In 2006, The Woodlands baseball team finished the season with a 38–1 record and won the Texas UIL 5A State Championship.

[10] The 2006 team included future Major League Players Kyle Drabek and Paul Goldschmidt.

[11] In 2011, The Woodlands softball team finished the season with a 44–1 record and won the Texas UIL 5A State Championship.

[31] In 2003 and 2012, The Woodlands High School's Wind Ensemble was invited to perform at The Midwest Clinic.

Students have the opportunity to participate in band, choir, speech, debate, drama, drill team, orchestra, cheerleading, and UIL academic activities.

[41] The theatre department has also been invited to perform on the main stage of the International Thespian Festival four times.