In addition to the major subject areas of English, math, science, social studies, world languages and physical education, students at Northport High School may choose to take classes in art, music, family and consumer science, technology and business. There is a wide variety of courses and levels of these courses. A few examples include three levels of full-year sculpture courses, a comprehensive law program with nine elective courses, an early childhood education program as well as three levels of full-year science research.
If students wish to specialize while in high school, Northport High School offers the Academy of Finance program, Project Lead The Way and the Academy of Information Technology Program.
The school also offers the International Baccalaureate program at both the diploma and certificate levels as well as over nineteen Advanced Placement courses and Project Advance courses in English and computer engineering.
The heart of the school is the large common area at the school's center. Four "wells," each dedicated to one of the grade levels, fill up with students who are completing homework or just socializing almost all day. On many occasions, there are activities on the commons that involve displays of student work, interesting demonstrations and fund raising efforts of the many clubs, college and career fairs, in addition to informational sessions by outside groups and agencies. Every day, the student-run radio station plays music selected and introduced by students in the radio club, WNPT.