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School district · California · LEAID 0642480

Whittier Union High

Estimated average teacher salary of $150,113, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Whittier Union High - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$150,113
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,516
Per-pupil spending
10,767
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in CA
$150,113

Whittier Union High (California) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $150,113, meaningfully above the California average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 10,767 students.

  • 96th percentile for California
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$150,113

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,516

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,767 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

21.1% above California average

Nationally, Whittier Union High's estimated average out-pays 99% 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.)

Whittier Union High's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$150,113 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Whittier Union 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 stands out about Whittier Union High

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 99% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Whittier Union High

Whittier Union High is a mid-sized school district in California, serving 10,767 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,516. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $150,113, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0642480 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the California statewide average of $123,951, teacher pay in Whittier Union High runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 21.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (75.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in California, it pays more than 96% of them.

Budget figures show Whittier Union High reporting $242.4M in total expenditure against $257.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $44.3M, special-education teacher pay is $10.9M.

How does Whittier Union High compare?

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

Whittier Union High $150,113
Los Angeles Unified $122,209
California avg $123,951
National avg $85,759

Whittier Union High pays +22.8% more than Los Angeles Unified · per-pupil $22,516 vs $25,983

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

$257.0M
Total Revenue
$242.4M
Total Expenditure
$70.1M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$44.3M
Regular Program
$10.9M
Special Education
$2.0M
Vocational
$2.7M
Other Programs

Other California Districts

Tulare City
$117,960
9,204 students
Lompoc Unified
$104,921
9,183 students
Saugus Union
$130,036
9,168 students
Evergreen Elementary
$130,689
9,160 students
Berkeley Unified
$135,740
9,131 students
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
$129,470
9,117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Whittier Union High?

Whittier Union High's average teacher salary is $150,113, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Whittier Union High teacher pay compare to the California average?

Whittier Union High pays 21.1% more than the California state average of $123,951. The district's average is $150,113.

How does Whittier Union High teacher pay compare to the national average?

Whittier Union High pays 75.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $150,113.

What is the per-pupil spending in Whittier Union High?

Per-pupil spending in Whittier Union High runs approximately $22,516 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Whittier Union High?

Whittier Union High has 10,767 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Whittier Union High's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Whittier Union High's total expenditure of $242.4M (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. Whittier Union 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.