It was an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Diploma (IBDP) and Middle Years Program (MYP) to students wishing to pursue advanced academic study in mathematics, science, English, Spanish, French, history, and the arts.

Hirschi, an award-winning member of the Magnet Schools of America Association, also offered its students hands-on instruction in aviation, studio/visual art, and nursing.

Recognizing the urgent need for a junior and senior high school in northern Wichita Falls, benefactor and businessman John R. Hirschi turned over the ownership of property to the WFISD; and, in September 1962, John Hirschi Junior-Senior High School opened under the leadership of Principal A. D. Neal.

Students who received the IB Diploma with all passing test scores were guaranteed a minimum 24 college credit hours at any Texas public university.

However, students who did not wish to take all of the courses required for the diploma program could work to obtain IB Certificates in individual subjects.

Students in the multimedia program at Hirschi were given the opportunity to produce work in digital graphics, animation, video production, web design, newspaper, yearbook, and professional software.

Many students were also able to compete in varsity-level sports such as football, basketball, volleyball, track, soccer, tennis, softball, baseball, and golf.

In the fall, students, teachers, alumni, and fans would come together during the Hirschi football season, celebrating decades of tradition by showcasing "Husky pride".

In the spring, junior and senior students who demonstrated leadership, a commitment to service, and who maintain a high GPA were inducted in the Myrtle Hirschi Ledford Chapter of the National Honor Society.