All 5 of the main characters were regulars on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2015). Many of the guest stars also went on to star on the show.
The high school is named after the late Ernie Coombs. Also known as Mr. Dressup
Munroe, Justin and Demetrius all continued on to star in the Hit Canadian tv show Degrassi: the next generation at the same time