It is part of the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, (NLESD), and has an attendance of approximately 400 students each year.
In 1982, the school began housing grades 7 through 12 as the whole province moved to a credit system.
A joint services agreement between the Nova Consolidated School Board and the Gander-Connaigre R.C.
To accommodate this influx of people students were sent home to allow passengers to stay in local schools.
Meals and bunks were provided as well as television coverage of events in the cafeteria and internet access was allowed within the school's two computer labs.