School district · California · LEAID 0607920

Centinela Valley Union High

Estimated average teacher salary of $105,464, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Centinela Valley Union High — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$105,464
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,526
Per-pupil spending
5,910
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in CA

Avg Teacher Salary

$105,464

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,526

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,910 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

23.0% above California average

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 $105,464, 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 $85,774, teacher pay in Centinela Valley Union High runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 23.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (28.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 90% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Centinela Valley Union High reports $168.6M in total expenditure against $204.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $29.8M, special-education teacher pay is $4.8M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

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 $105,464
Los Angeles Unified $92,438
California avg $85,774
National avg $82,292

Centinela Valley Union High pays +14.1% 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.

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

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The estimated average teacher salary in Centinela Valley Union High is $105,464 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

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

Centinela Valley Union High pays 23.0% more than the California state average of $85,774. The district's estimated average is $105,464.

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

Centinela Valley Union High pays 28.2% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $105,464.

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

Centinela Valley Union High spends approximately $28,526 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes 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 the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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