According to materials from the school, Quince Orchard "encourages advanced studies in both the arts and books."

To this end, 31 Advanced Placement courses are offered, ranging from the arts to world history to science and math.

[4] The school boasts higher-than-average SAT (562 verbal, 542 math) and ACT (22 composite) scores, and requires 75 hours of community service for graduation.

The Quince Orchard High School Marching Band went to the inaugural USSBA National Championship and achieved a Montgomery County-record score of 90.275.

In 2008, the marching band won the USSBA Group IV Open Maryland State Championships with the show "Jekyll and Hyde".

[5] Quince Orchard's incoming freshmen come from Lakelands Park and Ridgeview Middle School.

The QO Sports Network, founded by student Adam Gotkin, broadcasts select Quince Orchard athletic events.