Farrell Area School District encompasses approximately 3 square miles (7.8 km2) including: the communities of Farrell and Wheatland, both of which are adjacent to the much larger Sharon, Pennsylvania.

[5] Farrell Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

According to PIAA directory July 2013 [6] The Farrell Steelers have won 21 PIAA State Championships (8 girls volleyball, 7 boys basketball, 3 wrestling, 2 football, 1 girls track).

The Steelers have also won a PA record 7 PIAA State Championships in boys basketball (1952,1954,1956,1959,1960,1969 and 1972) as well as a WPIAL record 13 WPIAL boys basketball championships (1951,1952,1954,1956,1959,1960,1969,1971,1972,1974,1976,1984,1992).

The girls volleyball program won 8 PIAA state championships in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s under Harriett Morrison.