The Drew Central mascot and athletic emblem is the Pirate with red and white serving as the school colors.

For 2012–14, the Drew Central Pirates participate in the 3A Classification from the 3A Region 8 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.

[8] Drew Central High also offers a corporal punishment program, under which a student chooses a paddling (swats) instead of attending Detention Hall.

Students wishing to receive swats must report to the office at the beginning of their lunch period on the day they are scheduled to attend Detention Hall.

The school administration may also decide to administer a paddling in other cases, particularly for fighting, except where parents have signed a form requesting exemption from corporal punishment.

Students are exposed to a rigorous program of physical training, leadership development, community service and academics in a highly disciplined environment.