[4][5] Both schools were originally similar in architecture and were designed by Valley Stream-based Frederic P. Wiedersum Associates – and they were arch rivals in to sporting events.

The school has three floors and was originally designed in the shape of a cube with a landscaped courtyard in the center.

[8][9] South was ranked, according to Newsweek: The Falcon Report began broadcasting on November 22, 2002, as a 7- to 10-minute student-made weekly TV news report shown school-wide on Fridays at 8:28 during homeroom period (As of 2020, the show is shown at 7:50 AM during homeroom or viewed on the YouTube channel).

Other elements typically shown are student-made commercials, a weather report, and a sports segment.

The logo of the program is the symbol and mascot of Valley Stream South High School, a falcon.