Having been a learning institution for 118 years, it is home to affluent leaders nationwide and currently boasts of a student populace of 4,542 and a strong teaching workforce and administrative staff which totals to 320.

The school was founded in 1905 by the Thomasites right in the heart and main thoroughfare of the city, the Carlos P. Garcia Avenue.

With its Main Gabaldon Building distinct of illustrious white rounded columns and long wide front steps, DCPNHS is a raw replica of heritage and singular Boholano legacy through generations.

The only one in Central Visayas (Region VII), the DCPNHS - SPA just recently celebrated its 10th Mid - Year Recital, showcasing a repertoire of dances, stage acting, literacy, arts gallery and powerpoint presentations - laudable outputs of its arts majors.

Furthermore, this learning institution is consistently recognized and adjudged Best Implementer of leading DepEd innovative programs like the Alternative Learning System (ALS) for out - of - school adults, Project STRIVE, Brigada Eskwela, among others.