Up until 2023, it was one of the six schools in Manitoba that participated in the International Baccalaureate Program, having announced its end in March of that year.

The school offers classes in French Immersion geared towards university attendance in either official language.

The former Melrose Junior High building became part of the school in 1962 and the current theatre, library and tunnel were added in 1970.

In the 2010-2011 school year, two elevators were added to allow wheelchair access to the north and middle section second floors.

Following the retirement of music teacher Zane Zalis in 2022, Prodigy was renamed to Compass and consists of vocals as well as other assorted instruments.