The school has frequently appeared in headlines due to the volatile security situation in Culiacán. Significant incidents that have gone viral include:
El día de ayer delincuentes incendiaron la escuela secundaria Antonio Nakayama, denunció la escuela desde la red social Facebook. www.debate.com.mx xxx+secundaria+nakayama+culiacan+hit
La secundaria Antonio Nakayama Arce, fue de las más afectadas durante la pandemia con motivo del Covid-19. El Sol de México The school has frequently appeared in headlines due
In February 2025, a major shooting in the Nakayama sector went viral when videos emerged showing secondary students running for cover as high-caliber gunfire erupted nearby. This "hit" on social media underscored the daily risks faced by students in the region. xxx+secundaria+nakayama+culiacan+hit
Beyond the violence, the school has faced severe structural challenges: