Highland School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are just over 70 teachers and 1000 students that are enrolled at the 4 schools operated by Highland School District. The Highland School District teacher and administration salary data presented below are taken from several government and organizational agencies as listed under each salary table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Highland School District Teacher Salary Details
This table lists average salary ranges for teachers that is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Yakima region. 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 | $44,290 | $36,510-$59,160 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,850 | $58,760 - $109,790 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $89,870 | $61,820 - $112,700 |
| Middle School Teacher | $91,920 | $61,940 - $116,870 |
| High School Teacher | $92,200 | $64,070 - $111,940 |
| PE Teacher | $57,840 | $36,280 - $94,870 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Yakima, 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 average salary ranges for special education teachers who work for Highland School District and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $85,000 | $59,740 - $106,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Yakima, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the Yakima area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $79,590 | $46,370-$110,090 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $151,120 | $122,130 - $170,750 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $92,290 | $55,190 - $126,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Yakima, 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 School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $19,701 | $20,274 |
| Administrators | $18,163 | $18,207 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highland School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highland 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 School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 66 | 70 | 72 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 26 | 33 | 33 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 31 | 31 | 33 |
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 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
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 School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 42 | 42 | 43 |
| Other Support Staff | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Highland School District Schools
We have listed the 4 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Highland 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:
- Naches Valley School District (4 Schools)
- West Valley School District (yakima) (12 Schools)
- Selah School District (9 Schools)
- Yakima School District (28 Schools)
- East Valley School District (yakima) (6 Schools)