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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4224970

Wayne Highlands SD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $92,135 for Wayne Highlands SD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$92,135
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,381
Per-pupil spending
2,277
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in PA
$92,135

Wayne Highlands SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $92,135, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,277 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 76th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$92,135

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,381

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,277 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.0% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, Wayne Highlands SD's estimated average out-pays 76% 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.)

Wayne Highlands SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$92,135 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Wayne Highlands SD $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 Wayne Highlands SD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,381 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Wayne Highlands SD

Wayne Highlands SD is a small school district in Pennsylvania, serving 2,277 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,381. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $92,135, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4224970 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in Wayne Highlands SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 82% of them.

Wayne Highlands SD's budget totals $62.3M in expenditure against $63.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.9M, special-education teacher pay is $3.5M.

How does Wayne Highlands SD compare?

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

Wayne Highlands SD $92,135
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

Wayne Highlands SD pays +23.1% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $27,381 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

$63.3M
Total Revenue
$62.3M
Total Expenditure
$18.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.9M
Regular Program
$3.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$1.1M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

West Perry SD
$68,695
2,191 students
Belle Vernon Area SD
$89,204
2,365 students
Lehighton Area SD
$58,956
2,188 students
Valley View SD
$74,748
2,368 students
Middletown Area SD
$71,683
2,377 students
Eastern Lebanon County SD
$87,872
2,379 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wayne Highlands SD?

The average teacher salary in Wayne Highlands SD is $92,135 (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 Wayne Highlands SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

Wayne Highlands SD pays 9.0% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $92,135.

How does Wayne Highlands SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Wayne Highlands SD pays 7.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $92,135.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wayne Highlands SD?

Wayne Highlands SD spends approximately $27,381 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wayne Highlands SD?

Wayne Highlands SD has 2,277 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Wayne Highlands SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Wayne Highlands SD's total expenditure of $62.3M (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. Wayne Highlands 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.