It is a part of the University of Arkansas administrative system and a member of the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools.

Though not yet at the depth of the school's STEM-based programs, investment has been made in recent years to enhance the studio and digital arts experiences.

Prospective students apply during the spring of their sophomore or freshman year and submit application forms, grade transcripts, SAT or ACT results, and three letters of recommendation.

In 2021, the attached chapel underwent a $5.5 million renovation to transform the space into residential halls, offices for professional mental health staff, and a student union.

[9] Notable professors at the school have included Don Baker, who was a Foreign Service Officer for the United States Department of State; Mrs. Melanie Nichols, who has served on several AP committees and has been active in the math education community, was a mathematics teacher at the school before becoming Dean of Academic Affairs in 2006; Brian Monson, who has previously taught at the University of Tulsa and the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, is the Associate Dean for STEM and teaches Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 and 2 and Folk Music and Acoustics, and plays the harmonica and the mandolin; and Charlie Cole Chaffin, who was a chemistry teacher at the school, was a member of the Arkansas State Senate.

Projects sometimes culminate with substantial monetary awards, governmental recognition, and publication in local, statewide, regional, and nationwide news outlets.

Other clubs, associations, and groups include the Dolphin Dance Team, Model UN, Beta, Delta, National Honor Society, FBLA, Youth Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Science, Technology, Medicine, Music, and Liberal Arts (NAASTMML), SLAMT Sports Alliance, Community Leaders (CLs), Student Ambassadors, Admissions Delegates and Peer Mentors.