MVRHS has a comprehensive high school with a Career Tech program that offers training in automotive, building trades, horticulture, culinary, maritime studies, and health assisting.

[9] Students can choose to engage in extracurricular activities including community service, sports, art, drama and debate.

Before they joined the EAC in 2010, they had previously been a member of the Mayflower League, which competes at the Division 5 & 6 level, and is also the largest high school athletics conference in Massachusetts.

In 2010, the U.S. Marine Corps chose to include the Nantucket vs. Martha's Vineyard football game on their list of 42 Great American Rivalries.

[13][14] Football accomplishments In the 1970s and 1980s, the school's boys' basketball team advanced to the state South Sectional Finals on a few occasions, once bowing 86–72 in Boston Garden to a Cathedral Latin team that featured Boston Globe All-Scholastic players Dwan Chandler, Gary Burke, and Mimi James (1976).

Also, the girls' hockey team has become a successful program in recent times as well, qualifying for the State Tournament for the last three years,[when?]

After joining the EAC, they have competed for first place against renowned powerhouse Bishop Feehan High School.

During his career, Fennessy coached his teams to 290 victories, winning back-to-back MIAA Division 3 State Championships in his final two seasons.

[15][16][17] Across the road from the MVRHS, the Martha's Vineyard Skatepark is open to the public, offering a range of ramps and obstacles.