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School district · Pennsylvania · LEAID 4225200

West Allegheny SD

Estimated average teacher salary of $97,512, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Allegheny SD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$97,512
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,310
Per-pupil spending
3,316
Students enrolled
89th
Pct. in PA
$97,512

West Allegheny SD (Pennsylvania) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $97,512, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,316 students.

  • 89th percentile for Pennsylvania
  • 81st percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$97,512

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,310

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,316 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

15.3% above Pennsylvania average

Nationally, West Allegheny SD's estimated average out-pays 81% 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.)

West Allegheny SD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$97,512 Top 19% higher than 81% 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. West Allegheny 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 the Numbers Say About West Allegheny SD

West Allegheny SD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Pennsylvania, serving 3,316 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,310. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $97,512, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4225200 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Pennsylvania statewide average of $84,555, teacher pay in West Allegheny SD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 15.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Pennsylvania, it pays more than 89% of them.

Budget figures show West Allegheny SD reporting $64.0M in total expenditure against $78.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $15.2M, special-education teacher pay is $3.2M.

How does West Allegheny SD compare?

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

West Allegheny SD $97,512
Philadelphia City SD $74,829
Pennsylvania avg $84,555
National avg $85,759

West Allegheny SD pays +30.3% more than Philadelphia City SD · per-pupil $19,310 vs $38,325

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$78.1M
Total Revenue
$64.0M
Total Expenditure
$20.8M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$15.2M
Regular Program
$3.2M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$1.4M
Other Programs

Other Pennsylvania Districts

New Castle Area SD
$114,375
2,990 students
Cocalico SD
$86,026
2,972 students
Elizabethtown Area SD
$88,146
3,663 students
Wallingford-Swarthmore SD
$98,553
3,667 students
Susquehanna Township SD
$76,674
2,957 students
Northern York County SD
$67,919
3,308 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Allegheny SD?

West Allegheny SD's average teacher salary is $97,512, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does West Allegheny SD teacher pay compare to the Pennsylvania average?

West Allegheny SD pays 15.3% more than the Pennsylvania state average of $84,555. The district's average is $97,512.

How does West Allegheny SD teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Allegheny SD pays 13.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $97,512.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Allegheny SD?

West Allegheny SD spends approximately $19,310 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Allegheny SD?

West Allegheny SD has 3,316 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Allegheny SD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of West Allegheny SD's total expenditure of $64.0M (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. West Allegheny 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.