In 1871, the fund administrators received imperial approval for establishing a Realgymnasium with instruction in German; at the time, the area was part of the Duchy of Bukovina within Austria-Hungary.
The following year saw the founding of a school library, a chapel, gymnasium, art room and drawing club.
[1] During World War I, Bukovina was the site of heavy fighting, with Russian troops repeatedly occupying Rădăuți.
In June 1919, the Romanian section declared its independence and became a high school named after historian Eudoxiu Hurmuzachi.
[1] During World War II, the faculty were drafted, and courses were taught by the female teachers from the girls’ high school.
[1] The school building, from 1863, is listed as a historic monument by Romania's Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs.