BAS -- Brighton Area School
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Brighton Area School operates 8 schools with over 300 educators. The tables below detail faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Michigan, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Michigan Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, this table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Michigan. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher | $66,710 | $39,070 - $95,320 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $69,000 | $47,670 - $94,680 |
| Middle School Teacher | $68,160 | $46,530 - $95,370 |
| High School Teacher | $71,200 | $47,830 - $98,720 |
| PE Teacher | $62,080 | $25,960 - $101,970 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 salary ranges for special education teachers in Michigan.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $75,380 | $48,720 - $100,370 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the state of Michigan below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $107,240 | $77,340 - $134,430 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $62,900 | $42,380 - $89,280 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Michigan, 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 Brighton Area School is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $28,419 | $27,289 |
| Administrators | $21,320 | $15,231 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Brighton Area School Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Brighton Area School. 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 Brighton Area School per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 307 | 313 | 300 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 100 | 101 | 91 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 131 | 134 | 135 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 58 | 57 | 52 |
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 | 21 | 25 | 17 |
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 Brighton Area School are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 227 | 227 | 183 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 20 | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 32 | 33 | 32 |
| Student Support Staff | 61 | 67 | 50 |
| Other Support Staff | 103 | 99 | 71 |
Brighton Area School Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Brighton Area School has 8 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Hartland Consolidated Schools District (9 Schools)
- South Lyon Community Schools (11 Schools)
- Pinckney Community Schools District (6 Schools)
- Whitmore Lake Public Schools District (3 Schools)
- Huron Valley School District (15 Schools)
Brighton Area School Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Alternative Education School 125 South Church St Brighton MI 48116 (810) 299-4048 | 7-12 | 9 | 108 |
| Brighton High School 7878 Brighton Rd Brighton MI 48116 (810) 299-4100 | 9-12 | 92 | 2,040 |
| Hawkins Elementary School 8900 Lee Rd Brighton MI 48116 (810) 299-3900 | KG-4 | 29 | 486 |
| Hilton Road Elementary School 9600 Hilton Rd Brighton MI 48114 (810) 299-3950 | KG-4 | 28 | 489 |
| Hornung Elementary School 4680 Bauer Rd Brighton MI 48116 (810) 299-4450 | KG-4 | 29 | 510 |
| Maltby Intermediate School 4740 Bauer Rd Brighton MI 48116 (810) 299-3600 | 5-6 | 41 | 863 |
| Scranton Middle School 8415 Maltby Rd Brighton MI 48116 (810) 299-3700 | 7-8 | 46 | 1,024 |
| Spencer Road Elementary School 10639 Spencer Rd Brighton MI 48114 (810) 299-4350 | KG-4 | 24 | 436 |