It is designed around a central courtyard with a separate theater building and classrooms organized in small learning communities.

[5] In June 2018, the building's clock tower was named after longtime administrator Geoff Bennett, who retired after being honored at the school's graduation ceremony.

[6] Past principals include Dr. Terrance Mims (2015-2020), Miriam Mickelson (2012–2015), Michelle Trifunovic (2007–2012), and Alan Weiss (1995–2007).

[citation needed] In 2006 the Edmonds-Woodway Deaf Academic Bowl Team competed for the first time.

[citation needed] The school offers an American Sign Language (ASL) program.

EW's traditional in-district athletics rival is Meadowdale High School.

[citation needed] The band regularly participates in Starbucks' Hot Java Cool Jazz performance held at the historic Paramount Theater each March.

[citation needed] In 2019 Mello-Aires were awarded best Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble by the Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards,[15] and are scheduled to perform at the Jazz Education Network Conference in 2020 in New Orleans.

[citation needed] Held every spring, the dance is set to live swing music, mostly from the 1920s to 1950s.