The all-time high enrollment in the school's history was 1,700 students during the 1939–40 term. During this period of rapid growth the high school was directed by Stephen A. Thurlow, another outstanding figure in local educational circles.
At its peak, the school had an all-time enrollment of 1,700 students during the 1939-1940 term. Under the guidance of Stephen A. Thurlow, the high school experienced a period of swift growth and development.