Blackhawk School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than 200 teachers and instructors and 2,000 students enrolled at the 5 schools managed by Blackhawk School District. The Blackhawk School District district's salary data provided in the data tables below are obtained from several government sources as noted under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Blackhawk School District Teacher Salary Details
This table displays average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Pittsburgh local 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,720 | $23,380-$46,520 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $67,320 | $42,240 - $107,990 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,870 | $53,570 - $105,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $84,350 | $49,210 - $114,270 |
| High School Teacher | $79,730 | $51,470 - $105,260 |
| PE Teacher | $65,400 | $22,260 - $123,110 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 lists average salary and ranges for special education teachers who work for Blackhawk School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,720 | $23,380-$46,520 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $68,650 | $50,580 - $97,080 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Pittsburgh, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Pittsburgh area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $53,610 | $29,220-$74,350 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $113,250 | $77,540 - $153,490 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,300 | $44,920 - $101,900 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Pittsburgh, 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 Blackhawk School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $23,909 | $21,770 |
| Administrators | $20,955 | $16,329 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Blackhawk School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Blackhawk School District. 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 Blackhawk School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 164 | 156 | 157 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 76 | 67 | 70 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 82 | 78 | 77 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 25 | 25 | 30 |
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 Blackhawk School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 109 | 109 | 103 |
| Other Support Staff | 81 | 81 | 78 |
Blackhawk School District Schools
We have listed the 5 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Blackhawk School District in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Big Beaver Falls Area School District (4 Schools)
- New Brighton Area School District (3 Schools)
- Western Beaver County School District (2 Schools)
- Beaver Area School District (4 Schools)
- Rochester Area School District (3 Schools)
Blackhawk School District Map & Boundaries
Teaching in Beaver Falls
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk High School 500 Blackhawk Rd Beaver Falls PA 15010 (724) 846-9600 | 9-12 | 53 | 806 |
| Blackhawk Intermediate School 635 Shenango Rd Beaver Falls PA 15010 (724) 843-5050 | 3-5 | 36 | 579 |
| Highland Middle School 402 Shenango Rd Beaver Falls PA 15010 (724) 843-1700 | 6-8 | 35 | 575 |
| Patterson Primary School 701 Darlington Rd Beaver Falls PA 15010 (724) 843-1268 | KG-2 | 14 | 226 |
Teaching in Darlington
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Primary School 256 Elmwood Blvd Darlington PA 16115 (724) 827-2116 | KG-2 | 19 | 309 |