Completed in January of 1909, the school house was the last major building to be built in Rhyolite. The land that the new schoolhouse was built on was donated by John Lukov, proprietor of the Lukov Mercantile in Rhyolite. Designed by John Robertson of Goldfield, and built by Khlman and Ellis of Rhyolite. According to the Rhyolite Herald December 8, 1908 issue "The lower floor is divided into three large classrooms and a large hallway. The upper floor has a classroom of the same size, and the rear part of the upper floor comprises one large hall, which will be used as an auditorium, and which may be partitioned into two rooms if necessary. Its construction is through in every respect. The partitions are deadened, as well as the ceiling of the lower floor. All doors sing outward, and the fire hose and connections are provided in the hallways. The stairways are spacious and easy......"

It was said to have been a fireproof building with the main walls built of concrete. It was arranged for convenience and safety. In case of a fire the building could be evacuated in 2 minutes. The roof was galvanized iron Spanish tile with a copula and bell. The highest grade according to the Board of Education was the 9th grade. Upon which time the student graduated and was expected to start a life of their own.