The school's colors are maroon and white, and the mascot is a Flying Eagle.

Through the proceeds from a bond issue, a new structure was built and was occupied in December 1925.

It was named for former President Woodrow Wilson, who died the previous year.

Woodrow Wilson High School's new building was built on land adjacent to the former Beckley Institute on Park Avenue.

During the first year of operation at the new site (1967–68), a record number of 2,432 students attended WWHS.