SHS' mission is to "Provide all children with the relevant tools to develop a foundation for living, learning and working successfully."

By enrolling in an AP course, students have the opportunity to take the AP Exam in the spring of the year in which they took the course, which allows students the chance to earn college credit if a sufficient score is achieved on the test.

Wisconsin high schools that SHS competes with include Ashland, Eau Claire North, Eau Claire Memorial, Hudson, River Falls, Rice Lake, Chippewa Falls and New Richmond.

Many scholarship are also available for students planning to attend two-year or four-year higher learning institutions.

Many local businesses, organizations, and alumni have, and continue to contribute scholarships to Superior High School students.