[9] "The students, parents, staff, and administrators of the Maple Shade school district are a community of learners, each responsible for supporting one another in reaching our highest potential.

Acceptance into the honors program is based on not just on grades, but also more subjective criteria including student interviews, essays, and parent nominations.

[12] Maple Shade High School[2] compete in the Burlington County Scholastic League (BCSL) a sports association under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), comprised of public and private high schools covering Burlington, Mercer and Ocean counties in Central Jersey.

[21] The boys' soccer team reached the South Jersey Group I sectional finals in 2010 but lost 3–0 against Pitman High School.

[22] The boys' 2011 soccer team again reached the South Jersey Group I finals, this time losing to eventual state champion Haddon Township High School by a score of 3–2.

[23] The field hockey team won the Central Jersey Group I state sectional title in 2012.