Among the humanities, some well-liked electives are European Dictators, Modern Black Lives: 1964–Present, Latin Poetry & Prose, and Music Production & Recording.

Furthermore, Upper School students are required to gain two sports credits a year, which can be earned through participation on an inter-scholastic athletics team or extracurricular activities, such as mock trial or jazz band.

The Haverford School is a member of the Inter-Academic League, the country's oldest inter-scholastic athletic conference.

[5] Haverford is known for its long-running rivalry with fellow Inter-Academic League member Episcopal Academy.

[7] The winner is determined by who wins more of the day's five events: cross-country, water polo, soccer, golf, and football.

A newer, friendly rivalry exists between Haverford and Garnet Valley High School's lacrosse teams.

Haverford School and Garnet Valley compete in the #10ve Cup, an annual lacrosse event to benefit the Kip Taviano '13 Scholarship Fund.

[8] All of the Haverford School's academic buildings and athletic fields are located at its original 30-acre campus.

The athletic facilities include a 25-meter, eight-lane pool with two dive wells, four international-size squash courts, three regulation-sized basketball courts, a three-mat wrestling room with panoramic windows, an athletic training center, and an advanced fitness center.