[2] The school's campus is located on the south side of Winston-Salem, and is easily accessible from Interstate 40, US Highway 52, and Peters Creek Parkway.

The main building houses the school's administrative offices, cafeteria, two gymnasiums, and auditorium as well as 80 classrooms.

The rigorous course of study provides a liberal arts curriculum from a global perspective, university-level work, and required examinations that are developed and marked on an international standard.

In addition to the International Baccalaureate program, Parkland also offers a conventional course load for its students.

[6][7] Parkland's win streak was the longest stretch of consecutive dual meet victories in the country at the time, and second all-time behind Brandon High School (Florida).