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School district · Montana · LEAID 3017640

Manhattan High School

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Manhattan High School pays an estimated average teacher salary of $69,055, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$69,055
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,431
Per-pupil spending
260
Students enrolled
52nd
Pct. in MT
$69,055

Manhattan High School (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,055, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 260 students.

  • 52nd percentile for Montana
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,055

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,431

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

260 students

Salary vs State Average 93.7%

6.3% below Montana average

Nationally, Manhattan High School's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

Manhattan High School's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,055 Top 62% higher than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Manhattan High School $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 Manhattan High School

  • With just 260 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Manhattan High School

Manhattan High School is a small school district in Montana, serving 260 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,431. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,055, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3017640 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Manhattan High School runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 52% of them.

Budget figures show Manhattan High School reporting $4.0M in total expenditure against $4.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Manhattan High School compare?

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

Manhattan High School $69,055
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Manhattan High School pays -13.9% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $15,431 vs $13,071

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Montana districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Manhattan High School, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Manhattan High School, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$4.8M
Total Revenue
$4.0M
Total Expenditure
$1.3M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.0M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Montana Districts

Forsyth Elem
$57,690
218 students
Lone Rock Elem
$44,575
213 students
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
$59,047
210 students
Thompson Falls H S
$85,953
209 students
Park City Elem
$48,405
207 students
Fairfield Elem
$67,680
206 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Manhattan High School?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Manhattan High School's average teacher salary at $69,055, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Manhattan High School teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Manhattan High School pays 6.3% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $69,055.

How does Manhattan High School teacher pay compare to the national average?

Manhattan High School pays 19.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,055.

What is the per-pupil spending in Manhattan High School?

NCES FY2022 data puts Manhattan High School's per-student spending at approximately $15,431 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Manhattan High School?

Manhattan High School has 260 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Manhattan High School's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Manhattan High School's total expenditure of $4.0M (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. Manhattan High School'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.