In 1905, land was procured on South 7th Avenue and Walnut, with plans to build a new, larger high school.

Douglas, who played on the basketball team and was valedictorian of his graduating class, went on to teach English at North Yakima High School before becoming a lawyer and, ultimately, a United States Supreme Court justice.

[4] In May 2009, a $114 million bond was approved by Yakima voters to remodel and renovate area schools.

Raymond Lindley (1974-1977)Robert Alexander (1977-1981) Owen Hurst (1981-1985)Dr. Robert McLaughlin (1985-1993))Karen Garrison (1993-2000) - First Female PrincipalJose Vidot (2000-2002)Lee Maras (2002–2007)Ben Ramirez (2007–2013)Ryan McDaniel (2013–2021)Dr.Heather Hastie (2021–present) - Second Female Principal Davis is the only school in the Yakima Valley to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for high school juniors and seniors.

[7] Every year some students go further afield to attend top-ranked institutions including Ivy League and Stanford Universities.

Students who opt not to participate in the IB program have a myriad of other educational opportunities and career paths.

Davis students often participate in the Running Start program at Yakima Valley Community College to earn their high school diploma as well as their associate degree prior to graduation.

[11] In the spring, Davis hosts the YVMEA Band, Orchestra, and Choir Festivals for groups around the region.

[13][11] The Davis drumline has performed a student-written half-time shows at basketball games for two years and has done clinics with the Blue Man Group[14] as well as received high rankings at marching band and solo and ensemble competitions.

[15] The school supports several interscholastic sports, including: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross-country, cheer, fastpitch softball, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track, volleyball and wrestling.