The district includes: Gettysburg Borough, as well as Cumberland, Freedom, Highland, Franklin and parts of Mt.

[1] According to 2000 federal census data, Gettysburg Area School District served a resident population of 26,205 people.

In 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, reported that 130 students in Gettysburg Area School District were homeless.

Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 provides a wide variety of services to children living in its region which includes Gettysburg Area School District.

Services for children during the preschool years are provided without cost to their families when the child is determined to meet eligibility requirements.

[13] The Gettysburg Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.