Wentworth high school cadets attend JROTC class for two, 50-minute sessions and participate in a two-hour Leadership Lab weekly. The current curriculum is made up of several sub courses designed to promote the development of positive self-esteem, good citizenship, self-confidence, technology awareness and personal responsibility. The courses include instruction in: first aid, drug abuse prevention, leadership, time management, communication, career opportunities, military history, personal financial management skills, map reading, safety, values, and various contemporary issues.

Additionally, the JROTC department sponsors five different extra-curricular activities available to cadets in good academic standing: the Cannon Crew, the Color Guard, the Honor Guard, the Drill Team and the Marksmanship Team. Participation in these activities is open to cadets who desire to develop additional skills and aptitudes while contributing additionally to the cadet life at the Academy. Participating cadets are typically those who exemplify the highest degree of honor, pride, self-discipline, and integrity and a high sense of selfless service.

The weekly Leadership Labs provides and additional leader development opportunity for high school cadets. The JROTC segment of the Wentworth Corps of Cadets is organized into a student led JROTC Battalion. The battalion plans, organizes, coordinates and executes various activities. Cadet leaders train newer cadets to perform close order drill and ceremonies, manual of arms, physical fitness and other skills. The JROTC staff continually and closely evaluate cadet performance, both in the leadership and "followership" role. The JROTC Program in general and the Leadership Labs in particular, provide an unparalleled opportunity for cadets to lead and to be held accountable for the operational performance of their subordinate cadets and unit.