It was at this point that the school was renamed to the American Community School. By the 1940s, the student body had grown to more than 900 primarily Western children; the present building was built in 1949 with funds provided by ARAMCO.
It was at this moment that the school underwent a name change to the American Community School. By the 1940s, the student body had grown substantially, with over 900 primarily Western students; the current building was constructed in 1949, thanks to financial support from ARAMCO.