South Gate High School offers a standard curriculum of math, science and English, along with learning and artistic development groups that include a performing arts academy, a business and technology academy and a law, government and public services academy. Students can participate in several sports, including football, basketball and cross country. The school holds a large stadium in the back, which is surrounded by a large track and bleachers along the southern side. The school is based around a six-period schedule and offers both breakfast and lunch to its students.