[2] Originally scheduled for completion in 1970, a fire damaged part of the building during construction, delaying its opening until 1971.

[9] The city on June 4, 2002, gave Wauwatosa West the go-ahead to begin construction on a $1.5 million upgrade of its athletic facilities.

Student musicians and thespians participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including band, orchestra, and theater.

[14] The theatre department, known as the "Tosa West Trojan Players" puts on two major productions each year.

[16] The Wauwatosa West Auditorium holds over 700 seats for audiences with their two major musicals per year.