The school houses two programs: Western Hills Design Technology High School and Western Hills University High School. But the building houses Western Hills Design Technology, Western Hills University and Dater High School.
Western Hills High School was established in 1928. In 1938, the two wings were built to accommodate more classrooms.[4]
Ed Brinkman — baseball infielder – Gold Glove Award winner, All Star selection, Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, & New York Yankees[5]
Jim Frey — baseball manager, Kansas City Royals (1980–1981), Chicago Cubs (1984–1986)
Rodney Heath — American footballer, Cincinnati Bengals (1999–2001); Atlanta Falcons (2002)
Richard H. Lineback — President and Founder of the Philosopher's Information Center, Founder and Editor of The Philosopher's Index, and is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University
Don Zimmer — baseball manager, San Diego Padres (1972–1973); Boston Red Sox (1976–1980); Texas Rangers (1981–1982); Chicago Cubs (1988–1991); New York Yankees (1999) (interim)
