On September 21, 2010, Superintendent Karyle Green presented a redesign plan at the meeting of the EACS school board.

[1][3] In recent years, Harding struggled with test scores, graduation rates and other marks of academic achievement.

Had the school not closed, it could have faced state intervention, including a possible takeover, if assessment scores did not improve.

[1] In 1965, Ball State University conducted a study for the newly formed East Allen County School Corporation.

Dr. Merle Strom and Dr. Paul Nesper of Ball State University worked with the educational specifications committee to assist in development of plans for the new school.

Students who want direct technical and vocational training are served at the Fort Wayne Anthis Career Center.

The curriculum contains advanced and honors courses in English, math, physical education, foreign language, social studies, and science.

There are also opportunities for students to be involved in Collegiate Connection to earn college credits while still attending high school.

The certified staff of Paul Harding High School consists of 40 classroom teachers, 3 counselors, 1 librarian, and 3 administrators.

Paul Harding played in the first high school hockey game in Fort Wayne, in 1975, against cross town rival Bishop Dwenger.