[1] It was founded in 1953 and serves students from the area around Chemainus, Crofton, Thetis Island and southern Saltair, British Columbia.

[citation needed] There are 413 students enrolled for the 2023-24 academic session,[2] the majority of whom are Caucasian, but with many nearby Indigenous Reserves there is a sizeable First Nations minority.

Also, about 30-35 students from Asia, mainly Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are enrolled.

[citation needed] From 2003 until 2005 the school went through a major renovation, updating many facilities.

The library has been twice received Times Colonist Raise a Reader Grants.