[1] In December 2013, Western Tech was named one of six public Blue Ribbon Schools in Maryland for 2014.

Over 75 firefighters got the blaze under control by 3:30 a.m. Because smoke entered the main building, the school was closed that day.

[10] Students must apply to Western Tech and the school can only accept a limited number of applicants.

[1] The facilities include a state-of-the-art garage (for Automotive), kitchen (for Culinary), salon (for Cosmetology), and mock hospital (for Health Science).

In 2010, these technologically advanced programs have earned Western the title of "Best School for Hands-on Education" by Baltimore Magazine.

Western Tech offers 11 magnet programs for students who are looking for unique interest in career pathways to get them ready for college, and trade school.