[2] The 1909 building, which is noted as an early example of steel-beam construction,[3] is on the National Register of Historic Places.

[7] In 1983 it was determined that asbestos levels in the cafeteria posed a serious threat to the health of students and faculty.

[9][10] In 2006, it was reported that the school faced the possibility of staffing problems, with over 40% of existing staff eligible for retirement within five years.

[14] In 2016 a teacher was fired for presenting sexual content in a literature class, resulting in a student protest.

[16] In 2020 the school initiated a unique program to train students in mental health first aid.