The mascot and athletic emblem of Hector High School is the Wildcat.

Hector is a Title I school that is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation.

Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit prior to high school graduation.

The Hector Wildcats compete in interscholastic activities within the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—via the 2A Region 4 Conference (football) and 2A Region 4 East Conference (basketball), as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.