In 1950, Horse Cave, located in Hart County; Cave City, in Barren County; and the Kentucky Board of Education held a meeting that approved the union of the two districts because of the low student numbers in both school systems.

The principal and new facility are appointed by the members of the Site Base Decision Committee board.

The Site Base council consists of three faculty members and two parents of the students who are not seniors are elected.

It will prepare students for the responsibilities of American citizenship, assist him/her in selecting and preparing for an occupation, aid in his/her physical development, intellectual curiosity, develop cultural and moral values, and cultivate the ability to think rationally.

Many students who graduate from Caverna High School frequently enroll in Western Kentucky University.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian shall be students who have attended Caverna High School grades nine (9) through twelve (12).

Students must successfully complete: as of 2008*[needs update] Caverna High School does not have a dress code.

Boys are not to wear inappropriate or suggestive shirts pertaining to drugs, alcohol, or sexual content.

Summer school is available for students who do not have a D or higher in a course and that are a credits shy from moving up into the next grade level.