In 2007, with changing demographics in the Ensley area, the need was perceived for a school that would assist those in poverty.

Following the Cristo Rey model, the school combines academic study and a corporate work-study program for students from economically challenged families to enable them to graduate from high school prepare for college.

Every student works five full days per month to fund the majority of his or her education.

Students work at law firms,[3] banks, hospitals, universities,[4] and other professional Corporate Partners, over 70 in all.

[8] Nine sports are sponsored by the school: volleyball, basketball, track, baseball, soccer, softball, lacrosse, cheerleading and dance.