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School district · Michigan · LEAID 2616380

Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Grand Haven Area Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $78,423; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,423
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,480
Per-pupil spending
5,505
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in MI
$78,423

Grand Haven Area Public Schools (Michigan) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,423, roughly in line with the Michigan average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,505 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Michigan
  • 59th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,423

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,480

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,505 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.9% above Michigan average

Nationally, Grand Haven Area Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 59% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Grand Haven Area Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,423 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $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. This district $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 the Numbers Say About Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Grand Haven Area Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Michigan, serving 5,505 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,480. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,423, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2616380 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Michigan statewide average of $74,751, teacher pay in Grand Haven Area Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Michigan, it pays more than 83% of them.

Grand Haven Area Public Schools's budget totals $85.2M in expenditure against $93.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $19.1M, special-education teacher pay is $3.5M.

How does Grand Haven Area Public Schools compare?

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

Grand Haven Area Public Schools $78,423
Detroit Public Schools Community District $81,004
Michigan avg $74,751
National avg $85,759

Grand Haven Area Public Schools pays -3.2% less than Detroit Public Schools Community District · per-pupil $15,480 vs $22,389

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$93.2M
Total Revenue
$85.2M
Total Expenditure
$26.6M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$19.1M
Regular Program
$3.5M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Michigan Districts

Northville Public Schools
$87,086
7,047 students
Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun)
$68,690
3,948 students
Crestwood School District
$89,799
3,914 students
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
$82,409
3,914 students
Wyoming Public Schools
$80,726
3,903 students
Berkley School District
$99,654
3,899 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?

Grand Haven Area Public Schools's average teacher salary is $78,423, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Grand Haven Area Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Michigan average?

Grand Haven Area Public Schools pays 4.9% more than the Michigan state average of $74,751. The district's average is $78,423.

How does Grand Haven Area Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Grand Haven Area Public Schools pays 8.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,423.

What is the per-pupil spending in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Grand Haven Area Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $15,480 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?

Grand Haven Area Public Schools has 5,505 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Grand Haven Area Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Grand Haven Area Public Schools's total expenditure of $85.2M (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. Grand Haven Area Public Schools'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.