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. The Northampton High School PTO plays a very active role in providing after-school activities for students.