In the early 2000s, talk of a "super school" to be built between Gravenhurst and Bracebridge, which would force closure of GHS due to low enrollment numbers.

However, after much debate between students, parents and the board of education in the Save Our School Campaign, the idea was dropped.

[2] Funded by the Ontario government, SHSM allows for students to narrow in on their career paths while still in high school.

[2] Participants can experience secondary school with a career focus to suit their interests for any post-secondary destination (workplace, apprentice, college and university).

SHSM is ministry approved and allows students to still meet the requirements to graduate from secondary school.

[2] Though SHSM offers programs in fields ranging from construction to business, Gravenhurst High School will allow students to major in Health and Wellness.

[4] Headed by Diana Clarke, some of the health and wellness courses include fitness coaching, personal training, and smart serve.