As you can see from the map, Cooley’s gym was once split into two sections—something that was somewhat typical for the time period. One side was for boys and the other for girls. Physical education courses were typically separate when the school was built, but that would change a few decades later. The Cooley sports programs dominated most other city schools throughout most of its history, sending numerous players to the MLB, a few to the NFL and NBA, and even two to the Olympics.

You can also notice by the map how large the auditorium is compared to the rest of the school. The auditorium is definitely one of the highlights Cooley has to offer, as one can see from the photos below. The attention to detail in the molding on the ceiling is spectacular, and even in the pitch dark the stage seems to glow. The two story library is also quite breathtaking.