in 1903, in order to support the growth of the high school, a 6,000 dollar bond passed. this bond was used to construct the first school building on 16th and g streets, in arcata. in 1912 enrollment reached 100 students. new buildings opened in 1920, 1924, and 1943. in 1944, enrollment had reached 500 students and 21 teachers were employed. in 1947, construction began on a new classroom wing and gymnasium. in 1952, the schools metal shop building, and science wing, began construction. in 1956, construction began on the wood shop building.