The student body is about 2/3 African American and 1/3 white.

[9] In 1900 G. L. Teat served as principal of Brookhaven City School.

Black families boycotted local white-owned businesses after the school moved to hire as athletic director and football coach Hollis Rutter who had worked at segregation academia.

[14] Supporters of the parental choice plan argue it keeps white families in the districts public schools.

[16][17] Several NFL players including Lance Alworth and Ralph Smith attended the school.