In the late 1940s, the school's name was changed to Cave Springs, the mascot was changed from the Indians to the Hornets and the colors from red and white to green and white.
Cave Springs is 2+1⁄2 miles north of Bunch, Oklahoma.
The photograph at right is of the library, the oldest building on campus.
Per the 2005 School Report Card issued by the Education Oversight Board, the high school had 12 teachers teaching a student body consisting of 88% American Indian and 12% White with a graduation rate of 88.2%.
The elementary students were 93% American Indian and 7% White, with 42.4% in special education.