Many students take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and successfully gain college credit while still enrolled in high school.

The school also participates in various community events including hosting the Wildcat Road Mile, Micah Rine 5k, and the Breakaway 10k.

Harding Academy's mascot is the Wildcats, and the school colors are red and white.

The Harding Academy Wildcats participate in the 3A Classification and 3A Region 2 Conference as sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association.

The school requires all students (grades 7–12) to attend daily Bible classes.