As the name suggests, it is set up as a technical school, with trades training and special shops for auto repair, carpentry etc.

[1] Attached to Danforth is the Toronto Urban Studies Centre, an outdoor educational school.

At least one basement level is permanently sealed to students creating a number of rumours about what might be down there (including a connection to the subway that runs under the school, a rifle range, and a bomb shelter).

The sub-basement does in fact host the school's active Cadet Corps and National Defence course.

During World War II, the facilities of Danforth were used for Combined Operations Headquarters training.

The fire began in the school's drama studio, and quickly spread to the adjacent music room.

As of April 28, it is speculated that the cause of the blaze was arson; an investigation is currently being held by Toronto police.

Shots can be seen within the school halls, at its front entrance, and in the cafeteria (which was nicknamed "Rat City" by Danforth students).