The U-shaped school encloses a pleasant landscaped courtyard. There is no direct entry to the courtyard from the interior spaces surrounding it, though it can be accessed from the main west entrances and the street.

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The west elevation of the original 1931 section, featuring decorative brickwork and limestone and terra cotta embellishments, was designed in an Art Deco style.

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