SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH has more than seven thousand students and 300 teachers and instructors. The SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH teacher and administration salary data provided in the following tables are gathered from several government sources as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH Teacher Salary Details
The following table displays salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville area. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,330 | $48,940 - $138,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $85,200 | $49,220 - $128,690 |
| Middle School Teacher | $84,530 | $52,280 - $119,730 |
| High School Teacher | $89,520 | $57,850 - $133,480 |
| PE Teacher | $61,600 | $32,380 - $102,160 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below details salary ranges for special education teachers are employed by SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $80,430 | $53,800 - $123,550 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $129,860 | $79,870 - $166,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $75,670 | $49,070 - $132,490 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | California | |
|---|---|---|
| Administrators | $29,521 | $20,024 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 298 | 296 | 310 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 20 | 18 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 131 | 133 | 128 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 147 | 145 | 147 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | - | - | 12 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 20 | 19 | 16 |
| Teaching Assistants | 56 | 54 | 56 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 221 | 221 | 214 |
| District Support Staff | 68 | 33 | 35 |
| School Administrators | 16 | 19 | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 38 | 36 | 36 |
| Student Support Staff | 26 | 28 | 27 |
| Other Support Staff | 122 | 102 | 93 |
| Guidance Counselors | 14 | 19 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 11 | 13 | 13 |
SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH Schools
We have listed the 15 schools and their contact information, which is managed by SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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SANTA CRUZ CITY ELEMENTARY/HIGH School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Aptos
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Charter School 6500 Soquel Dr Bldg. 1190 Aptos CA 95003 (831) 477-5213 |
9-12 | 8 | 117 |
Teaching in Santa Cruz
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Family Education School 840 North Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3898 |
KG-12 | 5 | 166 |
| Ark Independent Studies School 840 North Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3898 |
9-12 | 2 | 83 |
| Bay View Elementary School 1231 Bay St Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 429-3991 |
KG-5 | 27 | 546 |
| Branciforte Middle School 315 Poplar St Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3883 |
6-8 | 18 | 438 |
| Costanoa Continuation High School 840 North Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3898 |
9-12 | 6 | 118 |
| De Laveaga Elementary School 1145 Morrissey Blvd Santa Cruz CA 95065 (831) 429-3807 |
KG-5 | 29 | 666 |
| Gault Elementary School 1320 Seabright Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3856 |
KG-5 | 21 | 410 |
| Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3810 |
9-12 | 45 | 1,019 |
| Mission Hill Middle School 425 King St Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 429-3860 |
6-8 | 28 | 651 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education School 840 North Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3898 |
KG-6 | 4 | 92 |
| Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 429-3960 |
9-12 | 43 | 1,007 |
| Sequoia Academy 319 La Fonda Ave Santa Cruz CA 95062 (831) 429-3410 |
7-12 | 1 | 5 |
| Westlake Elementary School 1000 High St Santa Cruz CA 95060 (831) 429-3878 |
KG-5 | 28 | 637 |
Teaching in Soquel
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soquel High School 401 Old San Jose Rd Soquel CA 95073 (831) 429-3909 |
9-12 | 42 | 1,062 |