A. Maceo Smith High School offers academic programs in basic and advanced courses from grades nine through 12. The school operates under the Dallas Independent School District and is recognized by the Texas Education Agency. It operates through various departments, such as English, fine arts, math, science, social studies, physical education, health, career and technical education and special education. The school offers foreign language programs in French and Spanish, as well as college preparatory classes to its students. The school has relations with Paul Quinn College, Jarvis Christian College, The Dallas Morning News, Southwest Medical Center, El Centro College. The school has health clinic, library and media center and is located in Dallas.