In 2018, U.S. News & World Report recognized North Rockland High School in its annual national rankings and earned a bronze medal based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

[2] During the COVID-19 global pandemic, NRHS was one of the first school districts in the Hudson Valley area to launch an experimental hybrid learning program.

[citation needed] Past principals were Dr. Michael Gill, Dr. George Jochum, Mr. Israel Bordanick and Mr. Dennis Hand.

The school also hosts a Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (NJROTC) program.

North Rockland High School is associated with an excellent Career and Technical Education and New Vision program through BOCES.

NRHS offers Academy of Finance, which is a two-year program focused on selected business courses.

Students publish works for the school's reading pleasure, including the newspaper, "The Rambling Raider," the magazine, "Reflections," and the yearbook, made by Recensio.

[9] [9] Athletics include: Students can participate in intramurals in Basketball, Fitness, Swimming, and Physical Education Leaders.