School History

Year Founded : Margaret Long Wisdom High School (formerly Robert E. Lee High School) was established in 1962

History Behind Wisdom High School's Name:  Formerly named for Robert E. Lee, the school was renamed on May 16, 2016. Margaret Long Wisdom was a lifelong Houston resident and a life-changing educator. She taught history, government, and journalism for 38 years at HISD's Lanier Middle School, Milby High School, Lamar High School, and Lee High School. She received many honors, including Teacher of the Year and the National Right to Work Committee Award; she was appointed to the Texas Close Up Board by Gov. Bill Clements; and she was recognized by Houston Magazine as one of Houston’s most interesting people in 1984. Wisdom ran for the Texas House of Representatives in 1964, and she helped organize the Congress of Houston Teachers, serving as president of that organization.

Margaret Long Wisdom High School serves a broad and diverse area in southwest Houston, Originally, the school primarily served suburban neighborhoods, but over time its student population has grown to reflect a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Students come from many different countries and speak over 70 languages.