The Mount Carmel Area School District encompasses approximately 24 square miles (62 km2).

[10] Mount Carmel Area High School students may choose to attend Northumberland County Career Technology Center for training in the building trades, culinary arts and cosmetology as well as other careers.

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit CSIU16 provides the district with a wide variety of services like specialized education for disabled students and hearing, speech and visual disability services and professional development for staff and faculty.

Mount Carmel Area School District offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

[11] The Mount Carmel Area School District is a Division I member of the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference.