[2] Bangor Area High School's colors are maroon and white and its mascot is the Slater, and its athletic teams compete in the Colonial League.

Its main athletic rival is Pen Argyl Area High School.

The school's athletic teams belong to the PIAA's District XI,[3] and is a member of the Colonial League.

The Slater Band has played in the Gator bowl in Gainesville, Florida and won an honorary mention.

They have also participated in Disney World's Spectromagic Parade, and went on their "Tribute to Heroes Tour" in Ireland, Wales, and England during Easter Week of 2007.