The school mascot was originally a Confederate Rebel and was later changed to the Raider because of complaints by community leaders and to better represent the diverse student body.

The Raiders played Springtown High School in the first round and won by scoring a touchdown in the final seconds of the game 38-37.

In 2007, the Southwest Raider basketball team advanced to the state championship game against South Oak Cliff High School, but lost by a score of 80-77.

The Southwest boys track team won their first regional championship in 2013 and made their third straight trip to the state meet.

In recent years, the Southwest Raider band has earned numerous first divisions and awards in UIL, TMEA, and other contests across the state.

In the fall of 2009, the Southwest Raider Marching Band advanced to compete at the state level in San Antonio, Texas which is an accomplishment that no other FWISD school has ever achieved in the history of UIL.

Students explore engineering and technology in the dynamic field of energy, where they participate in oil and natural gas production computer simulations.