The school provides comprehensive secondary education for approximately 1100 students each year in grades 9 through 12.

Bismarck High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE.

Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

The Lions participate in football, golf (boys/girls),tennis (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), cheerleading, baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).