The assumed course of study at Van Buren High School exceeds the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).

Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School.

The Pointers engage in numerous interscholastic activities, including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), football, golf, track, soccer, softball, tennis (boys/girls), and volleyball, along with marching band, cheer, and dance.

Other extracurricular activities include a journalism department that produces the student newspaper and yearbook, choir, and drama.

[6] The Van Buren High School Pointers have won several state and conference championships in multiple sports:[7]