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Abington Heights SD

Abington Heights SD is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Pennsylvania districts (3,460 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Abington Heights SD come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).

$91,871
Est. avg teacher salary

Above benchmark

$15,893
Per-pupil spending
3,460
Students enrolled
77th
Pct. in PA
$91,871

Abington Heights SD is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Pennsylvania districts (3,460 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Estimated average teacher salary is $91,871, above the national average of $70,245, serving 3,460 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).

  • Smaller enrollment scale: Abington Heights SD is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Pennsylvania districts (3,460 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort).
  • 77th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 86th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • Pennsylvania ranks #11 of 49 on the salary estimate and #6 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
  • Abington Heights SD ranks #115 of 505 Pennsylvania districts by estimated teacher salary and #501 of 505 by per-pupil spending. Farrell Area SD pay #1 at $144,913 is not Wilkinsburg Borough SD spending #1 at $61,501 per pupil
  • +12.9% estimated-basis panel FY2019→FY2023 (not applied to the FTE figure above)

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How the salary estimate is built

FY2023 teacher salary expenditure

$19,201,000 ÷ 209.00 reported teacher FTE = $91,871

  • Regular program $15,445,000 · 80.4%
  • Special education $3,247,000 · 16.9%
  • Other programs $509,000 · 2.7%

These NCES F-33 program totals make up the numerator of the district-level average; they do not describe an individual teacher's pay or contract.

Instructional payroll mix vs Pennsylvania median

Among 520 Pennsylvania districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, Abington Heights SD's instructional payroll puts 80.4% into regular program , 5.3 points above the state median of 75.1%. Regular-program teachers claim more of the instructional salary pool here than at the median Pennsylvania district.

Program Abington Heights PA median Gap
Regular program 80.4% 75.1% +5.3 pp
Special education 16.9% 18.8% -1.9 pp
Vocational programs 0.0% 1.3% -1.3 pp
Other programs 2.7% 3.7% -1.1 pp

Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 520 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 4202010 · FY2023.

LEAID 4202010 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023

Abington Heights F-33 compensation desk

SALARY-HIGH +12% vs state RANK-ST-MID P77 in state RANK-NAT-MID P86 national PPE-MID $16K/pupil ENR-MID 3,460 students INSTR-LOW 35% instr BASIS-FTE FTE-reported PHOTO-NEAR Near Central FY-2023-MID FY2023 book

FY2023: $91,871 estimated average teacher salary · P77 in Pennsylvania · P86 nationally · 35% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Spring-Ford (+$166est. salary).

Salary neighbourhood chart for Abington Heights

Salary neighbourhood · Abington Heights

Abington Heights already leads most of its in-state peer set; the chart plots it against the top and bottom pay poles for context (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).

est. salary
Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey As of FY2023
Appropriate use & corrections
National salary distribution for Abington Heights

Abington Heights SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$91,871 Top 14% higher than 86% of 10,684 US districts

Show national distribution $30,000–$40,000: 155 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 1,360 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 2,382 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,402 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 1,633 US districts (15%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,097 US districts (10%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 662 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$110,000: 371 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 249 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 156 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 112 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 57 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 25 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 13 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 10 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Abington Heights SD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 · FY2023

Pennsylvania sits close to national prices

Nominal district estimate
$91,870.813

The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.

Pennsylvania price level
97.4 / 100

BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.

National-price equivalent
$94,323

+3% versus the nominal figure.

Prices in Pennsylvania sit close to the national average, so the nominal and national-price figures tell nearly the same story here. That is not true in the most and least expensive states.

Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how Pennsylvania compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.

How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for Abington Heights SD

What the Numbers Say About Abington Heights SD

Abington Heights SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 3,460 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,893. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $91,871, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4202010 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $82,070, teacher pay in Abington Heights SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (30.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 77% of them. Pennsylvania itself ranks #11 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.

On the budget side, Abington Heights SD reports $55.0M in total expenditure against $57.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 35% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $15.4M, special-education teacher pay is $3.2M.

How does Abington Heights SD compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Pennsylvania average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Abington Heights SD $91,871
Philadelphia City SD $74,421
Pennsylvania avg $82,070
National avg $70,245

Abington Heights SD pays +23.4% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $15,893 vs $38,060

Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Pennsylvania districts

On pay, Abington Heights SD sits closest to Central York SD; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Crestwood SD. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Closest on estimated pay
  1. Central York SD
  2. Springfield SD
  3. Spring-Ford Area SD
  4. North Hills SD
  5. Belle Vernon Area SD
  6. Eastern Lebanon County SD
  7. Dover Area SD
  8. South Fayette Township SD
  9. River Valley SD
  10. South Allegheny SD
  11. Dallas SD
Closest on per-pupil investment
  1. Crestwood SD
  2. Mars Area SD
  3. Muhlenberg SD
  4. Greencastle-Antrim SD
  5. Mount Carmel Area SD
  6. Palmyra Area SD
  7. Hollidaysburg Area SD
  8. Greater Nanticoke Area SD
  9. North Schuylkill SD
  10. Windber Area SD
  11. Pine Grove Area SD

Similar estimated teacher pay

Similar per-pupil investment

Out-of-state districts near Abington Heights SD's smaller enrollment

Two out-of-state peer sets for Abington Heights SD: closest on enrollment (3,460 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($91,871 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.

Similar enrollment

Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).

Similar estimated salary

Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.

Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.

Revenue & Expenditure

$57.3M
Total Revenue
$55.0M
Total Expenditure
$19.2M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$15.4M
Regular Program
$3.2M
Special Education
$0.5M
Other Programs

The teacher salaries behind this page's average are the ones NCES reports for 3 programs in Abington Heights SD: the regular program, special education and other programs. It reports no separate figure for vocational programs. Together they are 100% of everything the district spends on instructional salaries; the other 0% pays instructional aides, paraprofessionals, substitutes and other instructional staff who are not counted as teachers here.

Pennsylvania Teacher Pay Overview

The highest average among comparably sized Pennsylvania districts belongs to Farrell Area SD at $144,913. Abington Heights SD sits in the upper quarter of that field at 115 of 485, nearer the ceiling than the floor. On BEA's price parity Pennsylvania sits near the national average, so its salaries need less adjustment than most; Vermont and Texas are its nearest price peers.

View all Pennsylvania districts →

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Smaller-district sample from 505 Pennsylvania peers; bar length shows pay magnitude within this enrollment band.

Montour SD
$113,106
3,058 students
Penn-Trafford SD
$87,380
3,868 students
Chichester SD
$92,838
3,047 students
Northeastern York SD
$90,058
3,874 students
Albert Gallatin Area SD
$69,404
3,046 students
Susquehanna Township SD
$80,688
3,041 students

This is a sample of 6 from 505 Pennsylvania districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions about Abington Heights SD
What is the average teacher salary in Abington Heights SD?

The average teacher salary in Abington Heights SD is $91,871 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Abington Heights SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Abington Heights SD pays 11.9% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $82,070. The district's average is $91,871.

How does Abington Heights SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Abington Heights SD pays 30.8% above the national average of $70,245. The district average is $91,871.

What is the per-pupil spending in Abington Heights SD?

Abington Heights SD spends approximately $15,893 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

What percentage of Abington Heights SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Abington Heights SD's total expenditure of $55.0M (NCES FY2023).

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Abington Heights SD's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2023 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2023.