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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4222350

Southern Lehigh SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $120,715 for Southern Lehigh SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$120,715
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,201
Per-pupil spending
3,101
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in PA
$120,715

Southern Lehigh SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $120,715, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,101 students.

  • 99th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 94th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$120,715

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,201

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,101 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

42.8% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Southern Lehigh SD's estimated average out-pays 94% 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.)

Southern Lehigh SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$120,715 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Southern Lehigh SD $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 Southern Lehigh SD

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 94% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Southern Lehigh SD

Southern Lehigh SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 3,101 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,201. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $120,715, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4222350 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Southern Lehigh SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 42.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (40.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 99% of them.

Southern Lehigh SD's budget totals $68.8M in expenditure against $73.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.1M, special-education teacher pay is $3.4M.

How does Southern Lehigh SD compare?

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

Southern Lehigh SD $120,715
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Southern Lehigh SD pays +61.3% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $22,201 vs $38,325

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

$73.6M
Total Revenue
$68.8M
Total Expenditure
$20.4M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.1M
Regular Program
$3.4M
Special Education
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

Daniel Boone Area SD
$92,708
3,091 students
Pittston Area SD
$91,098
3,134 students
Penn Hills SD
$100,624
3,067 students
Twin Valley SD
$86,668
3,053 students
Chichester SD
$83,255
3,049 students
Montour SD
$111,122
3,033 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southern Lehigh SD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Southern Lehigh SD's average teacher salary at $120,715, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Southern Lehigh SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Southern Lehigh SD pays 42.8% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $120,715.

How does Southern Lehigh SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Southern Lehigh SD pays 40.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $120,715.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southern Lehigh SD?

Per-pupil spending in Southern Lehigh SD runs approximately $22,201 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southern Lehigh SD?

Southern Lehigh SD has 3,101 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Southern Lehigh SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Southern Lehigh SD's total expenditure of $68.8M (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. Southern Lehigh SD'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.