The Upper Dauphin Area School District is a small, rural, public school district located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Upper Dauphin Area School District encompasses approximately 91 square miles (240 km2).

According to 2007 local census data, it serves a resident population of 9,723 people.

[2] According to the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, 38% of the district's pupils lived at 185% or below the Federal Poverty level as shown by their eligibility for the federal free or reduced price school meal programs in 2012.

Upper Dauphin Area School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and sports.