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School district · Texas · LEAID 4835560

Highland Park ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $71,385 for Highland Park ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,385
Est. avg teacher salary
$29,988
Per-pupil spending
826
Students enrolled
63rd
Pct. in TX
$71,385

Highland Park ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,385, slightly below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 826 students.

  • 63rd percentile for Texas
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 19% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,385

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,988

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

826 students

Salary vs State Average 95.3%

4.7% below Texas average

Nationally, Highland Park ISD's estimated average out-pays 43% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower 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

$71,385 Top 57% higher than 43% 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. 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 $29,988 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Highland Park ISD

Highland Park ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 826 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $29,988. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,385, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4835560 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 slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 63% of them.

Budget figures show Highland Park ISD reporting $24.8M in total expenditure against $13.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 19% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

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 $71,385
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Highland Park ISD pays -7.4% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $29,988 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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Salary-nearest districts to Highland Park ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$13.9M
Total Revenue
$24.8M
Total Expenditure
$4.6M
Instruction Salaries
19% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.1M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational

Other Texas Districts

Ut Tyler University Academy
$58,621
853 students
Anthony ISD
$77,461
798 students
Banquete ISD
$66,049
859 students
Ore City ISD
$63,041
861 students
Alba-golden ISD
$60,423
861 students
Alvord ISD
$64,977
789 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Highland Park ISD?

Highland Park ISD's average teacher salary is $71,385, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Highland Park ISD pays 4.7% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $71,385.

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

Highland Park ISD pays 16.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,385.

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

Per-pupil spending in Highland Park ISD runs approximately $29,988 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Highland Park ISD?

Highland Park ISD has 826 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 19% of Highland Park ISD's total expenditure of $24.8M (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.