The assumed course of study is the ADE Smart Core curriculum with students completing regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that offer an opportunity to receive college credit prior to graduation. Exceptional students are eligible to participate in Arkansas Governor's School and receive recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The Valley View mascot and athletic emblem is the Blazer with blue and gold serving as the school colors.
The Valley View Blazers compete in numerous interscholastic competitions in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association including basketball (boys/girls), bowling, cheerleading, dance, debate, soccer (boys/girls), swimming (boys/girls), tennis (boys/girls), and track and field (boys/girls). The 5A East Conference consists of Batesville, Blytheville, Forrest City, Greene County Tech, Nettleton, Paragould, Valley View, and Wynne.
Former Blazer student-athlete Casey Woodruff (1997–2001) holds the Arkansas record (girls) for the most All-State awards with eight (tennis 4, golf 4).
Football - The VVHS football program was started in 2004 with the first Friday night football games coming in 2007.
Volleyball - The VVHS volleyball team, led by coach Margie Magee, won 9 of 10 state championships between 2003 and 2013.
Golf - The girls’ golf team won its first state championship in 2012.
Bowling - The girls’ bowling team won state championships in 2006, 2007, 2008, and the boys team won the state title in 2006 and 2021.
Dance - The competitive dance team won state championships 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Baseball - The baseball team won state championships in 2008, 2009, and 2021.
Soccer - The boys’ soccer team won state championships in 2013, 2019, and 2021, and the girls’ team won a state championship in 2014.
This list is incomplete. Westside High School has a Jonesboro address but is outside the city limits. Westside School shooting is associated with the city but occurred outside of the city limits.