According to 2000 federal census data, the district served a resident population of 22,546.

According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 20% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

[6] Lower Dauphin High School students may choose to attend Dauphin County Technical School for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

The district is served by 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.

The school district offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.