 In 1997, the school was threatened with closure, as it was stated by the Columbus school board that the building was operating far below capacity with approximately 550 students.This provoked a large public outcry, and it was later discovered that the capacity of 900 students as originally assumed was overstated.It was revised downward to approximately 750 pupils, but in recent years the school has had approximately 850 students attending due to its good reputation.