The school's mascot is the Wildcat, and the official colors are Black and Vegas Gold.

Western High received a Florida Department of Education school grade of "A" for the 2019 academic year.

[2] The school offers athletic programs in football, cheerleading, basketball, tennis, soccer, color guard, swimming, water polo, golf, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field, cross country, marching band, and volleyball.

In the Fall of 2002, the school's first state championship title was earned by the women's golf team.

The 2024 competitive cheerleading squad won the FHSAA State Championship in the 2a medium coed division.