The winner of the Environmental Management Authority Green Leaf award in 2006, its students have had marked success in the areas of Science, Politics, Law, Engineering, English literature, Business, as well as Performing Arts.

[citation needed] The motto of the school is "Adelantemos Juntos" which translates to "Moving Forward Together" in English.

The main entrance to ACSS happens to be via Robert Street, which feeds directly into the front gate.

Upon entering the front gate the Form 2 and 3 blocks are immediately on the left, the cafeteria is directly ahead and the administrative offices are to the right along with the Information Technology lab.

Beyond the cafeteria is the basketball court, to the right is a famous spot for students fondly called "the tunnel", to the left is the staff room.