Murrays building finished construction in 1925 and opened in February 1926 with 13 classrooms, a gym, and capacity for 500 students.

[2] The construction of an auditorium wing and science labs underneath took place through 1939, opening in January 1940.

The first graduating class was in June 1940, at which time 850 students were then enrolled in grades 7-12.

During 1963 a new building was added with a new gym, bathhouse, pool, and additional science facilities to reduce overcrowding and double shifts caused the 1,100 enrolled students.

[3] After the 1979 school year, Murray was reopened as a general magnet for grades 7-9.