[4] Curricular offerings include an Engineering Academy, an International Baccalaureate Diploma program, Advanced Placement courses, and fine arts.

[7] In 2015, CHS received national attention for its "package of reforms designed to create a school community that is welcoming and caring as well as academically challenging and supportive".

[8] In Schools of Opportunity, "Practices include effective student and faculty support systems, outreach to the community, health and psychological support, judicious and fair discipline policies, high-quality teacher induction and mentoring programs, and limiting or eliminating tracking and ability grouping.

The program uses interactive, hands-on learning opportunities that culminate with weekly trips and other life experiences that take place outside school.

Construction of a CHS addition, renovations, and the school's Spangenberg athletic complex were completed between June 2017 and September 2018, at a total cost of $25.2 million.