As Summerville's population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus was needed.

In 1969, the present building on Boone Hill Road was opened to students.

Because of the unexpectedly high enrollment, several mobile units were set up on the campus.

Construction of a fine arts hall and cafeteria expansion was completed in the fall of 2001.

In 1985, one student achieved All-American status, a world ranking in the Decathlon and was named the University of South Carolina's track athlete of the decade for the 1980s.

[5] The Summerville Marching Band (SHSCPE) is a six-time South Carolina state champion, winning most recently in 2014.