[3] The North School building was constructed in 1880 due to the increased population in the area.

Modern for its time, the Beaux-Arts style building had a convenient layout and fireproof construction.

The building housed a library, study hall, inset lockers, and a balcony in the gymnasium.

The former school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1997.

It is accredited by the Colorado State Department of Education and is rated as a performance school.

[6] Special programs include:[6] Stage Right Productions is Golden's student theater group.

[10] The Screamin' Demons Improv Team is Golden's official improvisational comedy group.

The "Hand Jive" is a choreographed dance that Golden students and faculty perform during assemblies and sports games.