Levels are selected by students with the recommendation of teachers and counselor. Students may work at varying levels in different subjects. Honors courses are offered in English, World History, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Spanish, Latin, and Art. Advanced Placement programs are available in English, U.S. History, Modern European History, Chemistry and Biology. Students who have accelerated and have maintained a high academic record are eligible to take courses at Smith College.
Dual enrollment is available to qualified students at the state colleges in the area.
There is a very active student body involved in school government and extra-curricular activities. Student participate in twenty-two varsity sports teams and eleven junior varsity teams. There is a year-round intramural program as well. Students are involved in over fifty clubs and activities, arranging from fencing to modern dance. There is a musical presented every year along with two or three dramatic productions.