Construction of a new school, designed by Fred A. Henderich, began in May 1924.

The two-story coquina building had a roof of Spanish tile and included 12 classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices, a cafeteria and an auditorium with seating for 650.

Lighting was electric and heat was provided with hot water radiators.

[2] The Hastings Branch of the St. Johns County Public Library is located in this building.

[3] On June 14, 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.