Westport closed in 2010; its building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

The school was established in the 19th century, moving into its own building in 1891 with an 1897 addition coming subsequently, and joining the Kansas City school system in 1898 as Westport was annexed to Kansas City.

[3][4] Mr. Harold Hawkins was the last principal of Westport High due to the school closing.

Westport High School and Herndon Career Center were partners in community service with SkillsUSA, FBLA, and FCCLA.

April 28, 2007 marked the first community service project for Westport and Herndon Career Center from Raytown, Missouri.