As the surrounding area began to develop, the city limits changed and the school fell into Shelby Township boundaries. The original design of the school had few windows and no walls in the individual wings, giving the school an open concept. This open concept failed, as multiple classes could be heard at the same time.
As the surrounding community began to expand, the city limits expanded, and the school became part of Shelby Township. The original layout of the school featured minimal windows and no partitions between its individual sections, resulting in an open design. Unfortunately, this open design proved ineffective, as students could hear multiple classes simultaneously.