Colloquially nicknamed "G-Prep", the Jesuit school has been recognized for its college preparation education and community service.

In 1954, the school moved from the original campus to its present site in the Logan neighborhood of Spokane.

[5] Cindy Reopelle is the first Catholic lay woman to serve as principal of Gonzaga Preparatory School.

Recipients of collected groceries and turkeys include over two hundred families, the Colville Indian Reservation, the Spokane Tribe, the Morningstar Baptist Church, residents of Summit View Apartments, Second Harvest food bank, and many local food pantries.

As a member of the 4A Greater Spokane League, the Bullpups offer athletic opportunities in ten boys sports and ten girls sports: for boys, football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, soccer, tennis, baseball, track, lacrosse, robotics and golf; and for girls, volleyball, soccer, robotics, cross country, basketball, tennis, softball, track, golf, lacrosse, and cheerleading.