[1] The school serves grades 9-12, and offers JROTC, Business, Culinary Arts, Medical Technology, and TV Media specialty programs.

Students eligible for the "Gateway to Higher Education" and "Collegiate Academy" Honors programs may take accelerated courses, and college-level Advanced Placement coursework.

Two state-of-the-art STEAM Labs (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Math) opened in 2019, complete with access to Apple technologies, 3D printing and engraving, LEGO robotics, virtual reality, stained glass making, machining and woodworking.

She was accused of ending the honors program, misappropriation of the school budget, cronyism, as well as various other charges by the staff, parents and the community.

[4] On May 19, 2021, long-time teacher, staff member, and assistant principal of the History department, Lisa Pollari, passed away due to complications from a long battle with cancer, a few months before her 50th birthday.

At some point in the 1940's, the school changed their mascot to the Minstrels, a term associated with 19th and early 20th century comedy shows where White actors would wear blackface to portray harmful stereotypes about African-Americans.