In 1936, the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres were running the Hijas de Maria Dormitory for female lepers.

Hugh J. McNulty to open an elementary school for the girls, originally in portions of their dormitory.

However, in 1950, a law was enacted that officially banned the discrimination of lepers, which led to the school finally opening its doors to all.

John Chambers, S.J., the school initiated a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and it became known as St. Ignatius College.

The local government has been developing the area for tourism through the promotion of its beaches and diving prospects.

In October 2015, the administrators, faculty, and staff of the school convened to re-think and eventually formulate its new vision and mission.