The foundation stone for the Großherzoglich Badische Realschule was laid in 1909 and a year later the magnificent Jugendstil building was ready for use. In the years 1944/45 a field hospital was installed in the school building for the German military. After the German surrender on 8 May 1945, the building was occupied by the US forces. Subsequent to their departure, the school was returned to its original use.