The four-story, 113,000-square-foot International High School will include 16 general classrooms, a computer-aided design (CAD) room, four science labs, a technology lab, a small group instruction room, a home economics room, language labs, art rooms, choral and instrumental music rooms, a gym, an auditorium, a cafeteria and a kitchen. It also will include a media center/library that will be accessible to the community as well as students.

The high school curriculum, modeled after a United Nations educational program, will focus on preparing students for international careers. The curriculum will draw on the rich cultural diversity found in Paterson's population. It will cover the core curriculum content standards and place an added emphasis on topics and skills related to international relations, such as the peaceful settlement of differences, global awareness, health, technology and the environment, and respect for and celebration of equality and diversity.

The school was designed by L+C. Terminal Construction Corporation is the general contractor for the construction. Jacobs Facilities is managing the project for the SCC.