Tallinna Reaalkool (Tallinn Secondary Science School) was founded in 1881 as the second gymnasium in the capital of Estonia with the aim to educate science and technology specialists. Since then a special stress has been laid on science and technology subjects, however the humanities, sports and music have not been forgotten.

The house, which was built in 1884, was the first building constructed and built as a schoolhouse in Estonia. The renovation project was done by Tallinna Restauraator and finished off in 1999 by Merko Ehitus AS. After the reconstruction the building has preserved its original interior. During the reconstruction a fourth floor was added in the attic without changing the appearance of the whole building.

Today 1036 students are studying and 70 teachers are working at Tallinn Secondary Science School.