The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete 22 units prior to graduation.

Students may select from regular coursework and exams and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to obtain college credit.

The school was formerly located on the same campus as the Elementary and Middle schools, but a new building was built in 1998 with an addition installed in 2000 and features several facilities, including a complete chemistry lab several computer labs for technological learning.

For 2012–14, the Pottsville Apaches compete in the 4A classification under the 4A Region 4 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association.

The Apaches compete in baseball, basketball (boys/girls), band, competitive cheer, cross country (boys/girls), football, golf (boys/girls), softball, tennis (boys/girls), track & field (boys/girls)[3]