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School district · California · LEAID 0607920

Centinela Valley Union High

Estimated average teacher salary of $123,644, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Centinela Valley Union High - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$123,644
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,526
Per-pupil spending
5,910
Students enrolled
66th
Pct. in CA
$123,644

Centinela Valley Union High (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $123,644, slightly below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,910 students.

  • 66th percentile for California
  • 95th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$123,644

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,526

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,910 students

Salary vs State Average 99.8%

0.2% below California average

Nationally, Centinela Valley Union High's estimated average out-pays 95% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Centinela Valley Union High's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$123,644 Top 5% higher than 95% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Centinela Valley Union High $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Centinela Valley Union High

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 95% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,526 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Centinela Valley Union High

Centinela Valley Union High is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 5,910 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,526. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $123,644, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0607920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Centinela Valley Union High runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (44.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 66% of them.

On the budget side, Centinela Valley Union High reports $168.6M in total expenditure against $204.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 25% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $29.8M, special-education teacher pay is $4.8M.

How does Centinela Valley Union High compare?

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

Centinela Valley Union High $123,644
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Centinela Valley Union High pays +1.2% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $28,526 vs $25,983

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$204.9M
Total Revenue
$168.6M
Total Expenditure
$41.6M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$29.8M
Regular Program
$4.8M
Special Education
$2.3M
Vocational
$1.4M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Selma Unified
$122,290
5,997 students
Delano Union Elementary
$132,896
5,783 students
Moorpark Unified
$106,012
5,769 students
Tulare Joint Union High
$120,651
5,764 students
Pleasant Valley
$111,796
5,733 students
Hollister
$125,309
5,717 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Centinela Valley Union High?

Centinela Valley Union High's average teacher salary is $123,644, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Centinela Valley Union High teacher pay compare to the California average?

Centinela Valley Union High pays 0.2% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $123,644.

How does Centinela Valley Union High teacher pay compare to the national average?

Centinela Valley Union High pays 44.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $123,644.

What is the per-pupil spending in Centinela Valley Union High?

Per-pupil spending in Centinela Valley Union High runs approximately $28,526 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Centinela Valley Union High?

Centinela Valley Union High has 5,910 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Centinela Valley Union High's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Centinela Valley Union High's total expenditure of $168.6M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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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. Centinela Valley Union High's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 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 FY2022.