The high school has been selected a "School of Promise" by the Ohio State Superintendent for four straight years (2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07). It was the only high school in Lawrence County, Ohio, to receive the award in 2005-06. The award was created, according to the Ohio Department of Education website, "To help close achievement gaps in Ohio, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) developed the Schools of Promise program to identify, recognize, and highlight schools that are making substantial progress in ensuring high achievement for all students."