Apponequet serves secondary academic education students from the towns of Freetown, and Lakeville.
This created the need for more high schools, as tuition contracts slowly began to expire and not be renewed.
Carver dropped from the board in 1955 after forming a region with Plymouth, and the remaining towns voted.
Land for the school was given by Paul Leonard and Frank Mello on Howland Road in Lakeville.
The 2000 renovation was noted for the destruction of many murals throughout the building that had been designed by students in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Apponequet Regional High School currently has an enrollment of approximately 800 students in grades 9–12.
Apponequet Regional High School offers Advanced Placement courses in English Literature and Composition, English Language and Composition, European History, United States History, Psychology, Calculus, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Spanish, French and Studio Art.
The honor roll is composed of students who have met high academic achievement standards.
The application, reviewed by the National Honor Society Advisory Council, will provide the council with documentation of the student's leadership skills, high moral character and participation in at least 10 hours of school and community service.
The structure of VHS courses requires productivity, initiative, and self-direction from students who will be entirely accountable and responsible for their own learning.
Students enrolled in VHS report to the Library or another assigned space to attend class.
Sports for the fall season consist of football, field hockey, golf, soccer, volleyball, cross country, and cheerleading.
Spring sports consist of baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and outdoor track.
The word 'Apponequet' refers to the native tribe that resided within the local area surrounding the school.
Previously, the image used as the Laker mascot consisted of a Red Indian chief and spear.
[citation needed] Currently the Lakers have adopted the University of Arizona 'A' as their emblem on uniforms and clothing.
It later removed itself to the Mayflower League for the 1970s and early 1980s, and finally joined the South Coast Conference upon its founding in 1986.
The school boasts a Southern Conference Championship girls swim team and a separate two-time Southern Conference Championship boys swim team (2013 and 2014), both coached by Brett Pacheco.
In 2008, the football team completed an undefeated regular season (11-0), won its first outright SCC Championship, and earned a spot in the EMass D-IIA Playoffs for the first time.
Students learn how to perform music in various jazz styles, and practice their improvisation skills.
The Jazz Ensemble performs at ARHS concerts and competition festivals, as well as local events.
On July 12, 2007, the Apponequet Summersing choir performed both "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "O Canada" at Fenway Park for a Boston Red Sox game versus the Toronto Blue Jays.
Majorettes are selected to the squad on the basis of their ability in the areas of twirling, marching, poise, and bearing, and grades.
Majorettes are selected to squads Novice, B, A, or Open on the basis of their ability in twirling, marching, poise, and skill set.
The Math Team is a competitive organization which is open to all students who demonstrate a proficiency and interest in mathematics.