GP is noted for academic, athletic and visual art excellence, and is a draw for many students because of the large variety of programs and courses available at the school.

[citation needed] The land currently occupied by the school was originally home to a longstanding Métis community commonly known by the name of Rooster Town.

[citation needed] At the time of its completion and for more than a decade after that, Grant Park was the largest single-floor high school in western Canada.

The original paint scheme for the exterior emphasised the natural brick and i-beam construction of the school, a faint memory now.

Other renovations were also carried out the school at that time to install Ethernet cabling and update power distribution in the computer labs.

[citation needed] Grant Park High School offers a wide variety of academic options.

Aside from core subjects [math (pre-calculus, calculus, essential and applied math), English, social studies (geography, history), and science (biology, chemistry, physics)], courses offered include Graphics, Metals, Power Mechanics, Woodworking, Applied Technology, Apprenticeships, Career Development/Lifework, Clothing, Housing and Design, Family Studies, Food and Nutrition, Independent Living, Digital Film-Making, Interactive Media, Yearbook, French, Spanish, Computer Science, Art, Band, Choral, Dance, Jazz Band, Drama, Theatre Technology, Psychology, Community Service, Cultural Exploration, American History, First Nations, Metis and Inuit studies, and Law.

[3] Each year, all grades participate in a main show in the late fall (Ad Astra) where students showcase their talents.