A James Cook High School student has been suspended following an incident which put a 16-year-old boy in hospital with serious injuries yesterday.

Principal Grant McMillan said the victim has been discharged from hospital with black eyes, wired teeth and facial abrasion.

McMillan said an internal investigation was underway and one student had already been suspended.

Another student is on stand-down while the school completes the investigation

McMillan said it was possible more students involved.