Ray High School is noted for its Socratic method, a system based on teacher and student interaction that promulgates discussion and inquiry-based learning in the classroom.

The school's boundary area is varied in socioeconomic strata, ranging from extremely affluent multi-million-dollar homes to multi-family complexes.

Competitive sports for young men and women include basketball, baseball, track, soccer, softball, wrestling, football, cross-country, swimming and diving, golf, volleyball, tennis, and recently water polo.

[citation needed] The Ray Speech and Debate team is a regional powerhouse and a frequent competitor at prominent national contests, such as NIETOC, NSDA, and Tournament of Champions.

Assistant principals and armed police officers guard the main hallways in search of dress code offenders.