[6] Communications Arts resides within the larger Taft High School campus in the C building.

The C building was designed by O'Neill, Conrad, Oppelt Architects and built by Eaton Contracting in 2003.

Eligible applicants are entered into a lottery system with selected students notified by email or through the magnet portal notifications.

[8] Students who follow the standard curriculum generally graduate with Distinguished Achievement Diplomas.

[9] In total, a Communications Arts student is required to graduate with at least 26 or 27 credits in specific subjects.

Each class has its own organization as well, responsible for raising funds to prepare for senior year activities.

The school's small atmosphere and numerous student organizations have fostered many annual events.

Additionally, the school hosts two festival style events, Turkeyfest and Earth Day, sponsored by the Student Council and Environment Club, respectively..

[11] Students also publish a Spanish language campus e-paper under the title La Communidad.