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School district · Texas · LEAID 4823250

Highland Park ISD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Highland Park ISD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $82,252, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$82,252
Est. avg teacher salary
$30,472
Per-pupil spending
6,724
Students enrolled
95th
Pct. in TX
$82,252

Highland Park ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,252, meaningfully above the Texas average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,724 students.

  • 95th percentile for Texas
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,252

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$30,472

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,724 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.8% above Texas average

Nationally, Highland Park ISD's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

Highland Park ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,252 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Highland Park ISD $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, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Highland Park ISD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $30,472 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Highland Park ISD

Highland Park ISD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 6,724 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $30,472. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,252, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4823250 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Highland Park ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.8% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 95% of them.

Highland Park ISD's budget totals $204.9M in expenditure against $110.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 18% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $19.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Highland Park ISD compare?

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

Highland Park ISD $82,252
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Highland Park ISD pays +6.7% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $30,472 vs $14,515

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to Highland Park ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$110.2M
Total Revenue
$204.9M
Total Expenditure
$37.4M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$19.9M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$2.7M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Royse City ISD
$72,084
7,629 students
Sherman ISD
$73,665
7,719 students
Granbury ISD
$70,402
7,732 students
Roma ISD
$88,038
5,655 students
Texas City ISD
$81,250
7,811 students
Dayton ISD
$70,910
5,619 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Highland Park ISD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Highland Park ISD's average teacher salary at $82,252, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Highland Park ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Highland Park ISD pays 9.8% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $82,252.

How does Highland Park ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Highland Park ISD pays 4.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,252.

What is the per-pupil spending in Highland Park ISD?

Highland Park ISD spends approximately $30,472 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Highland Park ISD?

Highland Park ISD has 6,724 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Highland Park ISD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 18% of Highland Park ISD's total expenditure of $204.9M (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. Highland Park ISD'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.