Shirley High School is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the ADE.

Students complete regular (core and elective) and career focus coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams with the opportunity to receive college credit.

Shirley is a member of the Dawson Education Service Cooperative, which provides career and technical education programs for the area's high school students in multiple school districts.

The Blue Devils participate in golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and track (boys/girls).