The creation of a new school was needed in the late 1950s to accommodate the increasing population of
Baby Boomers. It was founded by Archbishop Joseph Ritter as a private,
Marianist,
Catholic high school for boys. The school has grown over time, changed its curriculum and adapted to educational trends. Some of the notable events include the introduction of female teachers in 1973, lighting of the
football field in 1977, and sale of part of the campus to Lutheran Church in 1980. The school has undergone several expansions and renovations including a new entrance, commons area, media center and state-of-the-art classrooms added in 2007. Subsequent updates included improvements to sports facilities,
STEM labs, baseball fields and creation of an
Esports Center in 2021. Major renovations include a $1 million
STEM labs upgrade. The most recent renovation in 2021 involved converting original locker rooms and weight rooms into a modern facility for student training that includes unique locker rooms, fitness equipment and dressing rooms for Griffin Theatre. ==Athletics==