Occupational training and adult education in various vocational and technical fields were provided by the district and the Cumberland-Perry Area Vocational-Technical School.

In 2012, the Washington Township Educational Coalition filed a petition with the Court of Common Pleas of York County, Pennsylvania, to initiate the process of transferring Washington Township from the Dover Area School District to the Northern York County School District.

[9][10] The petitioners cited the superior education outcomes and lower property taxes in Northern County School District as motives for the change request.

Estimates project a net gain of $800,000 to $1 million over the next five years to Northern York County School District if the change were approved.

[13] Northern York County School District's students have access to a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.