Vaughan Secondary School was officially opened in 1989 by the York Region Board of Education and consists of three floors of classrooms and portables.

[citation needed] Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School offers the Advanced Placement Program to its students.

The school offers AP courses in Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics), English, History and Math (Advanced functions, Calculus and Vectors).

[11] Architecturally, Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School has a modern exterior and interior design.

The building's first floor consists of the main lobby, principal stage, 2 gymnasiums, and the cafeteria.