In 2012, Milton Area High School remained in School Improvement Level II 2nd year, due to a low graduation rate. In 2011, Milton High School declined to School Improvement Level II due to continuing, low student achievement. In 2010, Milton Area High School declined again to School Improvement Level I due to chronic low student achievement. The school administration was required to develop and implement a school improvement plan to raise student achievement. The plan must be made available to the public and must be submitted to the states' department of education for approval. In 2009, the school was in Warning Status.