In 2000, it was renamed to National Yilan Senior High School.

The total area of National Yilan Senior High School covers 7.9 hectares (approximately the size of 9.5 standard football pitches).

Many of the buildings have stood for many decades and offer a narrative of the year-by-year development and growth of the institute.

Although these historical buildings are some of its most notable features, National Yilan Senior High School also continually strives to incorporate the new and keep abreast of modern developments.

The football team of National Yilan Senior High School was founded in 1981.