[2] Academics are strongly oriented towards college preparatory with approximately 99% of the student body continuing to either a 2 or 4-year degree program.

[9][10] Starting in 1964, the De LaSalle Christian Brothers began involvement with the school, acting as both administrators and teachers.

[5] In the fall of 2010, Shanley High School completed construction and expansion of existing activities facilities along with the creation of a multi-purpose football and soccer field named "Sid Cichy Stadium" in honor of one of the program's former coaches.

At one time the Deacons held the record for longest consecutive unbeaten streak in the country, having won 59 games in a row.

[27] In the fall of 2005, Shanley's Concert Chorale was given the designation of "Governor's Choir" for the state of North Dakota.