The school's mascot is the Panther, and the official colors are black, white, and gold.

This includes all of Peculiar and Raymore as well as an eastern portion of Belton, sections of Lee's Summit, and much of Lake Winnebago, as well as unincorporated areas.

Participating post-secondary institutions include UMKC, the University of Central Missouri, and the MCCKC.

[1] The high school is also a participant in the Advanced Placement program, which offers university-level material to gifted/motivated student.

The IB program is made for students all around the world and is extremely rigorous.