It is a part of the Sweetwater Independent School District located in north central Nolan County.

In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

Also in 1927, the high school's mascot changed from the Salty Pups to the Sweetwater Mustangs.

[3] The Sweetwater Mustangs compete in these sports: Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball, Soccer and Softball.

Sweetwater's football tradition has produced 690 wins, fourth-most all-time in Texas class 3A rankings.