Students may choose to attend Dauphin County Technical School for training in the construction and mechinal trades.

The high school is served by the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 which offers a variety of services, including a completely developed K–12 curriculum that is mapped and aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards (available online), shared services, a group purchasing program and a wide variety of special education and special needs services.

District students grades 6th through 12th may be alternatively assigned or elect to attend the online program at Price School.

Approximately 80 percent of Lower Dauphin High School graduates undertake tertiary education, either in four-year institutions, two-year colleges, or technical institutions.

[citation needed] Lower Dauphin High School offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and a large sports program.