Milton Area School District encompasses approximately 85 square miles (220 km2).

By 2010, the Milton Area School District's population increased to 16,561 people.

According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 51.4% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level [1] as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

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

Milton High School participates in various sports through the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association and is a member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference since 2008-2009 school year.