Saltsburg Middle/High School, established in 1984, offers both a middle school (7-8) program and comprehensive public high school (9-12) program to its 415 students who hale from Saltsburg Borough, Conemaugh Township and Young Township in Indiana County and from Loyalhanna Township in Westmoreland County.

The school is located on Route 286 in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County, just up the hill from Saltsburg Borough.

Graduation requirements include earning a minimum of 23.2 academic credits in prescribed core and elective areas, completion of the district's Graduation Portfolio Project, and successful participation in the Pennsylvania System of State Assessment.

Middle school students transition from the elementary to the secondary through the 7th-8th grade program which offers four core subjects, "block" classes, and "rotation" classes.

SMHS offers school-wide participation in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs. The school also offers monthly SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) sessions, SAT preparation programs and PSSA preparation units of study prior to state testing.

All students are required to use a school-designed planner. They also are assigned to a monthly Adviser-Advisee Program that promotes academic success and also serves as the facilitation point for the district's Graduation Project.

The faculty of 36 teachers takes advantage of smaller classes and shared middle/high school extracurricular clubs, drama, athletic, and music experiences to get to know all of the students in the building. All students participate in the building's Club Program that offers a choice of 30 clubs.

Trends in recent graduating classes show 50% of graduates going to four-year schools, 40% going to two-year or technical schools, and 10% seeking employment or military options.

Approximately 10% of Saltsburg High School students attend the Indiana County Technical Center in nearby Indiana for half of their school day.