The very first building to be designated solely as a high school in McKeesport was located on Shaw Ave.

The new building was adjacent to the McKeesport Vocational School located on 3600 O'Neil Boulevard.

In 2003-2004, new additions to the high school building provided room for the five remaining vocational/technical classes that were previously housed at North Hall.

Highlights of the high school project included a modern Tiger Inn restaurant for the culinary arts program, new cosmetology labs, an expanded graphic occupations department, modern office areas for the vocational/technical program, and an expanded physical fitness area, along with, much needed, additional classroom space.

McKeesport Area High School competes in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA).