Highland Central School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Highland Central School District operates 3 schools with just over 100 educators. The Highland Central School District school district salary figures presented below are obtained from several government sources as noted below each of the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Highland Central School District Teacher Salary Details
The following table lists average salary and ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Kingston and surrounding areas. 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 | $94,310 | $61,490 - $129,450 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $94,700 | $60,430 - $125,740 |
| Middle School Teacher | $95,490 | $61,670 - $129,490 |
| High School Teacher | $99,220 | $63,230 - $126,100 |
| PE Teacher | $58,080 | $38,210 - $85,010 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kingston, 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 displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers are employed by Highland Central School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $85,820 | $61,620 - $115,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kingston, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Kingston area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $137,250 | $101,990 - $168,630 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $81,780 | $51,620 - $124,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Kingston, 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 Highland Central School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $48,744 | $40,915 |
| Administrators | $57,750 | $36,291 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highland Central School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highland Central 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 Highland Central School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 134 | 130 | 133 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 63 | 62 | 64 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 62 | 61 | 61 |
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 | 36 | 33 | 35 |
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 Highland Central School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 109 | 109 | 112 |
| District Support Staff | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 77 | 74 | 78 |
Highland Central School District Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Highland Central School District has 3 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- New Paltz Central School District (4 Schools)
- Marlboro Central School District (5 Schools)
- Poughkeepsie City School District (7 Schools)
- Hyde Park Central School District (7 Schools)
- Spackenkill Union Free School District (4 Schools)
Highland Central School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Elementary School 16 Lockhart Ln Highland NY 12528 (845) 691-1072 | KG-5 | 61 | 807 |
| Highland High School 320 Pancake Hollow Rd Highland NY 12528 (845) 691-1020 | 9-12 | 37 | 578 |
| Highland Middle School 71 Main St Highland NY 12528 (845) 691-1080 | 6-8 | 34 | 437 |