Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.

[4] Live Oak High School suffered minimal impacts when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state in 2005.

Following the collapse of many New Orleans area school systems,[7] Live Oak saw a surge in the number of students.

By May 2007, voters in the Watson district of Livingston Parish passed a half-cent sales tax to build a new high school.

Live Oak High School played a large role in the return to normalcy following the 2016 floods in Louisiana.

Students in the college-preparatory curriculum are required to complete a minimum of 24 academic units that include 4 in English, 2 in foreign language, 4 in mathematics, 4 in science, 4 in social science, 3 in electives, 1.5 in physical education, .5 in health, and 1 in the arts.

As of 2019, Live Oak High School offers 23 AP courses for students to earn college credit.

[18] This score places Live Oak in the top 5 of high schools in the state of Louisiana.

The marching band is nicknamed the "Krewe of Blue" to pay tribute to Louisiana's unique heritage and the school colors.

Live Oak also has a music and theater program that hosts small performances throughout the school year.

Live Oak teams are known as the "Eagles" with school colors blue, gold, and black.

[21] Under the coaching of Michelle Morris, the Lady Eagles Softball team has had more than 17 appearances in the Louisiana State Tournament and over 25 District Championships.