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School district · California · LEAID 0634140

San Benito High

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): San Benito High pays an estimated average teacher salary of $104,801, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$104,801
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,220
Per-pupil spending
3,491
Students enrolled
24th
Pct. in CA
$104,801

San Benito High (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $104,801, materially below the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,491 students.

  • 24th percentile for California
  • 86th percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$104,801

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,220

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,491 students

Salary vs State Average 84.6%

15.4% below California average

Nationally, San Benito High's estimated average out-pays 86% 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.)

San Benito High's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$104,801 Top 14% higher than 86% 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. San Benito 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 the Numbers Say About San Benito High

San Benito High is a small-to-mid-sized school district in California, serving 3,491 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,220. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $104,801, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0634140 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in San Benito High runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 24% of them.

On the budget side, San Benito High reports $60.1M in total expenditure against $60.5M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 24% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does San Benito High compare?

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

San Benito High $104,801
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

San Benito High pays -14.2% less than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $17,220 vs $25,983

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$60.5M
Total Revenue
$60.1M
Total Expenditure
$14.7M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.5M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Lowell Joint
$126,157
3,047 students
Bassett Unified
$110,309
3,043 students
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
$106,155
3,943 students
Mojave Unified
$108,121
3,036 students
Southern Kern Unified
$102,016
3,481 students
Albany City Unified
$84,856
3,505 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in San Benito High?

The average teacher salary in San Benito High is $104,801 (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 San Benito High teacher pay compare to the California average?

San Benito High pays 15.4% less than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $104,801.

How does San Benito High teacher pay compare to the national average?

San Benito High pays 22.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $104,801.

What is the per-pupil spending in San Benito High?

Per-pupil spending in San Benito High runs approximately $17,220 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in San Benito High?

San Benito High has 3,491 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of San Benito High's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of San Benito High's total expenditure of $60.1M (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. San Benito 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.