The Montrose Area School District encompasses approximately 228 square miles (590 km2).

[2] According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 53.2% of the Montrose Area School District's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty Level[3] as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

High school students may choose to attend the Susquehanna County Career Technology Center for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

The Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit IU19[11] provides the district with a wide variety of services like: specialized education for disabled students; state mandated training in recognizing and reporting child abuse; speech and visual disability services; criminal background check processing for prospective employees and professional development for staff and faculty.

The Montrose Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.