The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete a minimum of 22 units to graduate.

According to the district's student handbook, exceptional students who have completed at least 26 units and additional requirements related to grade point average, number of AP classes and foreign language classes may receive the distinction of Graduating with Honors, Graduating with High Honors, or Graduating with Highest Honors.

Bergman High School maintains affiliations with Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus and Western Arkansas Technical Center to allow students to take college courses and obtain concurrent credit.

For 2012–14, the Bergman Panthers compete in interscholastic sports at the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.

The Panthers compete in the 3A Region 1 East Conference with teams competing in volleyball, basketball (boys/girls), golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), baseball, fastpitch softball, track and field (boys/girls), and cheer.