Gibbs has a variety of specialty classes to add to its international appeal. Students have weekly classes in art, music, physical education, library/media, international studies, gifted and talented enrichment (kindergarten-2nd grade) and counseling. Each student has the opportunity to perform in an original musical, to enter artwork in annual competitions and to participate in physical fitness opportunities.

Gibbs also offers reading classes, gifted and resource classes, and access to two libraries, the school library and a public library. Gibbs Magnet School is part of a learning community located near downtown Little Rock (west of Chester Street and north of Wright Avenue) that includes Dunbar Middle School, Dunbar Field with the Dr. King Freedom Trail, Dunbar Recreation Center and Gymnasium, Dunbar Community Garden, and the Sue Cowan Williams Public Library.