HUSD -- Higley Unified School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are over 500 teachers and support staff and 10,000 students that are enrolled at the 13 schools operated by Higley Unified School District. The Higley Unified School District district's salary details presented in the tables below are obtained from several government and organizational agencies as listed below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HUSD Teacher Salary Details
This table details average salary ranges for teachers, which is sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $34,370 | $28,350-$47,940 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $53,910 | $41,560 - $65,770 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $53,090 | $38,750 - $65,310 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,670 | $39,710 - $76,660 |
| High School Teacher | $62,540 | $47,150 - $82,860 |
| PE Teacher | $68,530 | $35,440 - $101,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 who work for HUSD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $57,350 | $45,580 - $78,190 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff for the Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $49,970 | $30,790-$83,390 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $87,330 | $61,800 - $107,030 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $56,010 | $40,380 - $76,610 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, 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 Higley Unified School District is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $12,126 | $12,108 |
| Administrators | $13,126 | $11,880 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Higley Unified School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Higley Unified 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 Higley Unified School District per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 496 | 518 | 527 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 35 | 34 | 34 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 342 | 362 | 361 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 112 | 123 | 131 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 2 | 13 | 12 |
| Teaching Assistants | 94 | 101 | 112 |
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 Higley Unified School District are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 309 | 309 | 355 |
| District Administrators | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| District Support Staff | 8 | 39 | 37 |
| School Administrators | 31 | 27 | 31 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 24 | 24 | 29 |
| Student Support Staff | 63 | 90 | 98 |
| Other Support Staff | 76 | 116 | 144 |
| Librarians | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Higley Unified School District Schools
Based on the data from the 2014 NCES school district survey, Higley Unified School District oversees 13 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:
- Queen Creek Unified District (7 Schools)
- Gilbert Public Schools (43 Schools)
- Chandler Unified School District (43 Schools)
- J O Combs Elementary District (7 Schools)
- Apache Junction Unified District (8 Schools)
Higley Unified School District Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Gilbert
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School 3507 South Ranch House Parkway Gilbert AZ 85297 (480) 279-8200 |
PK-8 | 44 | 836 |
| Chaparral Elementary School 3380 East Frye Rd Gilbert AZ 85295 (480) 279-7900 |
KG-8 | 46 | 886 |
| Cooley Middle School 1100 South Recker Rd Gilbert AZ 85296 (480) 279-7000 |
7-8 | 46 | 928 |
| Coronado Elementary School 4333 South De Anza Blvd Gilbert AZ 85297 (480) 279-6900 |
PK-8 | 33 | 632 |
| Higley Elementary School 3391 East Vest Ave Gilbert AZ 85295 (480) 279-6800 |
PK-8 | 30 | 633 |
| Higley High School 4068 East Pecos Rd Gilbert AZ 85295 (480) 279-7300 |
9-12 | 70 | 1,680 |
| Power Ranch Elementary School 4351 South Ranch House Parkway Gilbert AZ 85297 (480) 279-7000 |
PK-8 | 30 | 664 |
| San Tan Elementary School 3443 East Calistoga Dr Gilbert AZ 85297 (480) 279-7200 |
PK-6 | 35 | 660 |
Teaching in Higley
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Pointe Elementary School 2069 South De La Torre Dr Higley AZ 85295 (480) 279-7700 |
PK-8 | 36 | 727 |
| Williams Field High School 2076 South Higley Rd Higley AZ 85236 (480) 279-8000 |
9-12 | 62 | 1,581 |
Teaching in Queen Creek
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortina Elementary School 19680 South 188th St Queen Creek AZ 85142 (480) 279-7800 |
PK-8 | 41 | 929 |
| Sossaman Middle School 18655 East Jacaranda Blvd Queen Creek AZ 85142 (480) 279-8500 |
7-8 | 53 | 906 |