This new $65 million facility is located on a ten-acre parcel in the northwest corner of the Town of Harrison. The High School will be 167,000 square feet, and provide state-of-the-art educational opportunities for over 850 students in 9th through 12th grades. When complete, the new Harrison High School will include 30 general classrooms, four special education classrooms, two classrooms for small group instruction, two gymnasiums, a media center, science labs, a computer room, and an instrumental/vocal music room, among other features. The new high school was designed by El Associates, Architects and Engineers, and will be built by Terminal Construction Corporation. Bovis Lend-Lease, in alliance with Imperial Construction Group, is the project management firm.

School Superintendent Anthony Comprelli stated, "Any construction or renovation project requires vision, commitment, and belief, in this case, that the education of our children is important and our children are important for the future of our country, society, and community. The ground breaking for the new Harrison High School is another major step forward in shaping the future of our community."

Assemblyman Vincent Prieto (D-32, Secaucus) echoed Superintendent Comprelli's praise for all involved, saying, "I have seen firsthand what hard work, cooperation, and vision can do for a community, and I have seen it here in Harrison. The efforts of local, state, and education officials have been absolutely tireless. Their dedication ensures a bright future for the next generation of Harrison's leaders."

John F. Spencer, SCC Chief Executive Officer, remarked, "With the start of construction, we are proud to share in this great day for the entire Town of Harrison. This project will benefit students, teachers and the community at large. The SCC is providing high-performance schools that will help transform the future for our young people. Our schools are designed to give students cutting-edge technology and academic environments that promote learning and achievement."

As it begins its third year of operations, the SCC has committed support to more than 2,500 school construction projects, completed $660 million in health and safety projects at more than 350 schools, and is making tremendous progress in the building of much-needed quality schools statewide. The SCC is also building early childhood education centers, launching school-based community revitalization efforts, and strengthening the economy through the creation of employment and business opportunities.