During the 2004-2005 school year, Kearny High Educational Complex transformed from a traditional high school into a campus with four specialized small schools, each with an emphasis on a different field of study.

The schools are:
• The School of Science, Connections, and Technology (SCT)
• The School of Digital Media Design (DMD)
• The Stanley E. Foster Construction Tech Academy (CTA)
• The School of International Business (SIB)