Because of its unique architecture and history, the Old Bend High School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Because the Great Northern and Union Pacific railroads had opened routes into Central Oregon in 1911, the community was growing rapidly.

By 1920, the high school had overflowed into sixteen temporary classrooms located in several downtown buildings including two cellars.

Based on recommendations from the building committee, the school board accept the Bend Amateur Athletic Club building (also listed on the National Register of Historic Places) from the Bend Holding Company to use as the high school gymnasium.

In 1979, the junior high students moved to a new building, and the old facility was converted into administrative offices for the Bend-La Pine School District.

[2][4] Today, a historic marker near the building's main entrance reminds visitor of the school's heritage.

Play ground equipment for the children attending kindergarten in the building, give the area a park-like atmosphere.

The main entrance is dominated by three round-head archways supported by wide brick columns resting on a cut stone foundation.

The main wall of the building behind the portico is embellished with sculptured cut-stone and Doric-style stone caps.