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School district · California · LEAID 0618930

Jefferson Union High

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $102,259 for Jefferson Union High - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$102,259
Est. avg teacher salary
$33,798
Per-pupil spending
3,920
Students enrolled
20th
Pct. in CA
$102,259

Jefferson Union High (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $102,259, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,920 students.

  • 20th percentile for California
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 16% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +28.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$102,259

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,798

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,920 students

Salary vs State Average 82.5%

17.5% below California average

Nationally, Jefferson Union High's estimated average out-pays 84% 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.)

Jefferson Union High's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$102,259 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Jefferson 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 Jefferson Union High

  • Its per-pupil spending of $33,798 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Jefferson Union High

Jefferson Union High is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 3,920 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $33,798. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $102,259, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0618930 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Jefferson Union High runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 20% of them.

Jefferson Union High's budget totals $132.5M in expenditure against $103.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 16% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does Jefferson 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.

Jefferson Union High $102,259
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Jefferson Union High pays -16.3% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $33,798 vs $25,983

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

$103.8M
Total Revenue
$132.5M
Total Expenditure
$21.2M
Instruction Salaries
16% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.9M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Benicia Unified
$107,776
4,364 students
Lennox
$138,367
4,380 students
El Segundo Unified
$117,797
3,455 students
McFarland Unified
$108,980
3,451 students
Imperial Unified
$128,830
4,397 students
Wasco Union Elementary
$116,836
3,430 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jefferson Union High?

The average teacher salary in Jefferson Union High is $102,259 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

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

Jefferson Union High pays 17.5% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $102,259.

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

Jefferson Union High pays 19.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $102,259.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson Union High?

Per-pupil spending in Jefferson Union High runs approximately $33,798 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jefferson Union High?

Jefferson Union High has 3,920 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 16% of Jefferson Union High's total expenditure of $132.5M (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. Jefferson 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.