Highlands County School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Highlands County School District oversees 23 schools with over 800 teachers and support staff. The tables below provide teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Florida, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been obtained through multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Florida Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table details average salary ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Florida. 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $30,990 | $22,480-$41,680 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,990 | $43,950 - $79,440 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,240 | $45,660 - $78,840 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,700 | $45,440 - $79,540 |
| High School Teacher | $63,470 | $47,600 - $82,530 |
| PE Teacher | $64,780 | $25,390 - $107,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 ranges for special education teachers in Florida.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $30,990 | $22,480-$41,680 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,780 | $43,970 - $78,300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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, including counselors and librarians for the state of Florida below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,330 | $30,660-$77,000 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $90,390 | $59,660 - $124,870 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $54,290 | $35,730 - $79,000 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Florida, 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 Highlands County School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $14,246 | $13,859 |
| Administrators | $14,066 | $13,315 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Highlands County School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Highlands County 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 Highlands County School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 703 | 769 | 791 |
| Preschool Teachers | 11 | 12 | 16 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 57 | 61 | 59 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 273 | 280 | 280 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 283 | 339 | 351 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 79 | 77 | 85 |
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 | 141 | 138 | 130 |
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 Highlands County School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 635 | 635 | 573 |
| District Administrators | 12 | 11 | 13 |
| District Support Staff | 111 | 111 | 112 |
| School Administrators | 48 | 48 | 47 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 73 | 81 | 50 |
| Student Support Staff | 45 | 45 | 48 |
| Other Support Staff | 326 | 339 | 303 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 15 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Highlands County School District Schools
We have listed the 23 schools and their contact information, which is operated by Highlands County School District in the list 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:
- Hardee County School District (11 Schools)
- School District of DeSoto (13 Schools)
- Polk County Public Schools (171 Schools)
- Okeechobee County School District (15 Schools)
- Glades County School District (11 Schools)
Highlands County School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Avon Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Elementary School 705 Winthrop St Avon Park FL 33825 (863) 452-4355 |
PK-5 | 38 | 549 |
| Avon Park High School 700 East Main St Avon Park FL 33825 (863) 452-4311 |
9-12 | 61 | 953 |
| Avon Park Middle School 401 South Lake Ave Avon Park FL 33825 (863) 452-4333 |
6-8 | 44 | 689 |
| Memorial Elementary School 867 Memorial Dr Avon Park FL 33825 (863) 784-0200 |
PK-5 | 41 | 581 |
| Park Elementary School 327 East Palmetto St Avon Park FL 33825 (863) 452-4373 |
PK-5 | 40 | 591 |
Teaching in Lake Placid
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Country Elementary School 516 County Rd 29 Lake Placid FL 33852 (863) 699-5050 |
PK-5 | 41 | 582 |
| Lake Placid Elementary School 101 Green Dragon Dr Lake Placid FL 33852 (863) 699-5070 |
PK-5 | 53 | 859 |
| Lake Placid High School 202 Green Dragon Dr Lake Placid FL 33852 (863) 699-5010 |
9-12 | 47 | 774 |
| Lake Placid Middle School 201 South Tangerine Ave Lake Placid FL 33852 (863) 699-5030 |
6-8 | 44 | 620 |
Teaching in Sebring
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cracker Trail Elementary School 8200 Sparta Rd Sebring FL 33875 (863) 471-5777 |
KG-5 | 35 | 642 |
| Fred Wild Elementary School 3550 Youth Care Ln Sebring FL 33870 (863) 471-5400 |
PK-5 | 40 | 538 |
| Hill-Gustat Middle School 4700 Schumacher Rd Sebring FL 33872 (863) 471-5437 |
6-8 | 45 | 712 |
| Sebring High School 3514 Kenilworth Blvd Sebring FL 33870 (863) 471-5500 |
9-12 | 86 | 1,645 |
| Sebring Middle School 500 East Center Ave Sebring FL 33870 (863) 471-5700 |
6-8 | 48 | 722 |
| Sun 'n Lake Elementary School 4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd Sebring FL 33872 (863) 471-5464 |
PK-5 | 45 | 753 |
| The Kindergarten Learning Center School 3560 Us Hwy 27 South Sebring FL 33870 (863) 314-5281 |
KG-KG | 25 | 364 |
| Woodlawn Elementary School 817 Woodlawn Dr Sebring FL 33870 (863) 471-5444 |
PK-12 | 34 | 554 |