[1] Cleveland District State High School's current role of Executive Principal is held by Leonard McKeown.

The school also consists of five Deputy Principals, nine Heads of Department and five Deans of Students.

The school had a population of 32 students and was led by Head Teacher Ted Liesegang.

The school was officially opened by the State Treasurer, Sir Thomas Hiley, KBE on 27 April 1963.

[5][6] Cleveland State High School includes the following four sporting houses, all of which are named in reference to islands in Moreton Bay, and their respective colours:[7] Excellence programs at Cleveland District State High School include: