[3] According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 45% of the Shikellamy School 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.

[4] In 2013 the Pennsylvania Department of Education, reported that 37 students in the Shikellamy School District were homeless.

[11] High school students may choose to attend the SUN Area Technical Institute for training in the construction and mechanical trades.

The Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit CSIU16 provides the district with a wide variety of services like: specialized education for disabled students; state mandated training on recognizing and reporting child abuse; speech and visual disability services; criminal background check processing for prospective employees and professional development for staff and faculty.

[12] Shikellamy School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.