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Welcome to the Pine Strawberry School District, our mission is to provide a safe, wholesome foundation of education and individual excellence.

 

Student sitting on classroom rug while teacher talks. 

1st Grade Students Joining Mrs. Heizer for a Classroom Activity

Summer image of the School 

Summer image of the Pine Strawberry School 

Middle School Students on the Field Playing Football

Middle School Students on the Field Playing Football

FY2024 - Arizona Auditor General School District Spending Analysis - Pine Strawberry School District

Teacher Salary Information
Average Teacher Salaries (A.R.S. §15-903.E, amended by Laws 2018, Ch. 285, §10)

Comments on average salary calculation:  The average salary of all certified teachers employed at Pine Strawberry School District in FY 2025 on based calculations from May 2025. The School District is discussing further potential increases pending the finalization of the FY 2026 Budget.  The below salaries are based on signed contract amounts and do not reflect additional funds to such as Classroom Site Funds, Insurance, Stipends, Incentives, Continuing Education, and Endorsements.  

Factors Considered: 
The average classroom size (PreK-8) for the FY2025-2026 was 12 students per grade (one class per grade).
The School District covers 100% of Medical and Dental Health Insurance cost.

Teacher Salary

The average salary for all teachers in FY26                                                           $64,321
The average salary for all teachers in FY25                                                           $62,678
The average salary for all teachers in FY24                                                           $59,972

$1,643.00 = Dollar increase in average salary - FY2425 to FY2526
2.6% = Percentage increase in average salary - FY2425 to FY2526

Substitute Teacher pay is $150.00/Long Term Substitute (31 or more days) Teacher pay is Step1/BA = $45,010/206 Days = $218.49