With the newly opened Ninth Grade Center, the school boasts over 1,000,000 square feet (93,000 m2) under one continuous roof.

During the Great Depression, a larger school was built just up the road as part of the Works Progress Administration.

Ben Davis High School remained in that location until the current building was established in 1965.

In 2012, the Marching Giants traveled to Pasadena to again represent Ben Davis High School in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

[7] In 2014, the Ben Davis Winter Guard won the school's first IHSCGA Open Class State Championship.

"Purple-Aires" is an advanced concert choir that has been named grand champion at numerous competitions throughout the years.

In 2010, the "Premiers" attended the ISSMA Choir State Championships where they placed 2nd overall and won the best vocal sound caption award.

Sounds were named ISSMA Women's Show Choir State Champions at the 2011 and 2013 championships.

Ben Davis' Theatre Department is expanding, increasing their season to include four shows throughout the year.