Mineral Wells High School
| Mineral Wells High School | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Old Mineral Wells High School, built in 1914 | |
| Location | |
3801 Ram Blvd Mineral Wells , TX 76067 | |
| Information | |
| Established | September 1, 1902[1] |
School district | Mineral Wells ISD |
Principal | Shanna Spillers |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 931 |
Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Colors | Red & Black |
| Mascot | Rams |
| Website | mwhs |
Mineral Wells High School (MWHS) is a public high school in Mineral Wells, Texas. Mineral Wells High School serves students in grades 9-12 in the Mineral Wells Independent School District (MWISD). MWHS is classified as a 4A school by the UIL. [2] In 2026 the school offered 12 AP courses.[3] The school also offers a variety of Career and Technical Education classes and certifications to prepare students for skilled trades.[4]
History
The first high school graduating class graduated in 1905. The class of 1905 had four students, all of whom attended school in the West Ward School building, which was torn down in 1930.[5] In 1906 the East Ward School was opened, which served as the town's first dedicated high school.[6]
In 1914, a new building was built to house the high school. Built in a Mission Revival style, the structure was designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 2001. The high school would continue to use this building until 1953, when the new school was constructed as the town continued to grow. [7] In 1953 the high school moved to a new structure in the south western part of town that is still in use today as the District Services Complex for MWISD.[8]
In 1968 the school was moved to a new building in the north east part of town, on ground that had previously been used by Fort Wolters. Finally, the most recent home of the high school was built in 2000, just behind the previous school, which was demolished.[8]
Athletics
The Mineral Wells rams compete in the following sports: cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, powerlifting, golf, tennis, track and field events, softball, and baseball. [9]
Notable alumni
- Millie Hughes-Fulford (1962), molecular biologist and NASA astronaut[10]
- Adrian Colbert (2012), NFL safety[11]
- Dr. O. H. "Bud" Frazier (1958), heart surgeon[12]
References
- ↑ "The Portal to Texas History, East Ward School". July 17, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Explore Mineral Wells High School in Mineral Wells, TX". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Ledger | AP Course Audit". apcourseaudit.inflexion.org. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ School, Mineral Wells High. "Mineral Wells High School". mwhs.mwisd.net. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ "West Ward School Mineral Wells, Texas". The Portal to Texas History. July 1, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "The East Ward School". The Portal to Texas History. July 17, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Mineral Wells High School Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- 1 2 District, Mineral Wells Independent School. "Mineral Wells Independent School District". mwisd.net. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Mineral Wells High School". NTX Varsity. May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Whiting, Sam (February 6, 2021). "Millie Hughes-Fulford, astronaut and UCSF scientist, dies at 75". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Adrian Colbert, Miami Hurricanes, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Medical Legend Dr. O.H. Frazier Recognized by Tarleton State With Honorary Doctorate | Tarleton State News". www.tarleton.edu. May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2026.