The high school offers both French and English-language instruction and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

The fields are shared with Simmons Sports Arena and Queen Charlotte Intermediate School which are both within walking distance.

The school is also within walking distance of the Victoria Park tennis courts, outdoor pool, and baseball fields.

A Women's basketball tournament hosted in early December by Colonel Gray High which draws schools competing from across the Maritime provinces.

A Men's basketball tournament hosted in early December by Colonel Gray High which draws schools competing from across the Maritime provinces.